COURSE SYLLABUS – ChE 311

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COURSE TITLE CODE/NO CODE/NO Th. Pr. Tr. Tu. Total
Corrosion Engineering ChE311 133 ‫هكم‬ 3 1 -- -- 3
Pre-requisites: CHEM 240, ChE 210, EE 251
Required or Elective: Required
Course Role in Curriculum
A pre-requisite for: --
Catalogue Description:
Electrochemical mechanisms, corrosion kinetics, polarization and corrosion rates, passivity.
Methods of testing corrosion of iron and steel and the effects of various parameters. Pourbaix
diagrams. Effect of stresses on corrosion, (stress corrosion cracking, cold working, hydrogen
cracking, etc.). Corrosion control technologies, corrosion of some engineering alloys. Design of
simple processes.

Textbooks:
 M.G. Fontana and N.D. Greene, Corrosion Engineering, McGraw-Hill (1987).
 R. W. Revie and H. H. Uhlig, Corrosion and Corrosion Control: An Introduction to
corrosion Science and Engineering, 4th ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
Note: This text book is worldwide renowned and it is the latest edition available
Supplemental Materials:
 R. Trethewey and J. Chaberlain, Corrosion – For Students of Science and
Engineers, 1st ed. (1988),
 D.A. Jones, Principles and Prevention of Corrosion, Longman Scientific &
Technical, John Wiley,2nd edn (1996).
 NACE Basic Corrosion Course, 1984, NACE Publication.

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. Recognize the basics and definition of corrosion.
2. Recognize the chemistry, electrochemistry, and metallurgy of corrosion.
3. Classify the major environments and the common engineering materials.
4. Describe the common types of corrosion cells.
5. Distinguish among all types of corrosion reactions.
6. Apply the equations to calculate the corrosion rate.
7. Distinguishamong the standard electrode and a reference electrodes.
8. Explain the factors that affect corrosion.
9. Discussthe different forms of corrosion.
10. Discussthekinetics and the thermodynamics of corrosion.
11. Apply the various measures used to control corrosion.

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Topics to be Covered: Duration in Weeks
1. Definition and importance of corrosion 2
2. Mechanism of electrochemical corrosion (types of galvanic 4
cells responsible for corrosion).
3. Thermodynamics: Corrosion tendency and electrode 4
potentials.
4. Methods used for combating corrosion. 4

Key Student Outcomes addressed by the course: (Put a  sign)

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering √
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems √
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in
a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues √
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
Key Student Outcomes assessed in the course: (a), (e) and (j)

Class Schedule:
 Lecture: three 1.0 hour sessions per week
 Tutorials: one 3.0 hours session per week

Instructor: Dr. Uthman Dawoud

Last updated : January 2015