CORROSION SCIENCE

ASSIGNMENT
Topic: Assignment on any three methods for corrosion
control, including a case study for each
Done By: Aswin Anil Panicker (SC20B011)
Method 1: HOT-DIP GALVANIZATION
Hot-Dip Galvanization is a corrosion
prevention method in which the steel
component is dipped into molten zinc. The
Iron present in the steel reacts with zinc to
form a tightly bonded alloy coating which
acts as protection.
Some Cons for the method are,
 that equipment cant be galvanized on site and hence have to
taken out of operation or use to be treated,
 that equipment with possible unproper galvanization can make
zinc peel or chip easily and are usually high maintenance as zinc
wear out due to high exposure to environment (external wear
such scratches making it a less suitable option for moving parts)
 that zinc fumes released from galvanizing process are toxic.
Some Pros for the method are that compared to other methods of
prevention, galvanization has
 better sustainablilty, versatility,
 lower costs.
CASE STUDY: In Wind and Solar Industries
(Renewables):
Solar projects are required to have
long lasting, continuous workflow
with less maintenance and
disruption to service (these are vital
to generate revenue and reduce
costs for it so as to be more
appealing compared to diesel or
coal powered plants).This makes
Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel popular
for solar projects for their corrosion
protection.Hot-dipped galvanized steel
provides corrosion protection that
usually last for decades in the given
case.

Method 2: ALLOYED
STEEL (Mostly
Stainless)
Use of Alloyed Steel is one of the
most effective corrosion prevention
methods available, this is possible
because of the combination of
properties from the metals which helps give strong resistance to
corrosion to the resulting alloy.
Different alloys give resistance to different conditions which gives
flexibility to the user but despite its effectiveness, alloyed steel is very
expensive,monitoring surface conditions are essential so as to check for
formation of cracks and scratches which can result in increased
corrosion.

CASE STUDY: Applied in

building Bridges as
prevention against
corrosion
Bridges use specialized steel alloys
known as weathering steels. They give
enhanced protection against corrosion due to the presence of
nickel,copper and chromium as alloying elements.
Weathering steel has several benefits like high safety, ease and quick
construction, aesthetic looks (for which it is used in Buildings), shallow
depth of construction, low maintenance and helps facilitate future
changes.
Due to its natural weathered finish, it
avoids environmental issues caused by
paints and is extremely cost effective in
long term.
Method 3: CATHODIC PROTECTION
AGAINST CORROSION

Cathodic protection helps prevent

galvanic corrosion (which will occur when
two different metals are put together and
is exposed to a corrosive electrolyte).
It prevents corrosion by converting active
sites on metal surface to passive sites by
electrons from another source (which
essentially is a source which is usually
lower in the electrochemical series
compared to the metal that is to be protected), typically with galvanic
anodes attached on or near the surface.Metals used as anode include
aluminum, magnesium, or zinc.
Though Cathodic protection is highly effective, it is also high
maintenance and also increases the weight on the attached structure.
CASE STUDY: Applied in Ships and Boats for
prevention against corrosion
Cathodic protection on ships is often implemented by galvanic anodes
which are attached to the hull for larger vessels.Usually ships are
removed from the water for inspections and maintenance on a regular
basis, so it is a fairly simple task to replace the anodes.
The galvanic anodes are generally shaped and fitted aerodynamically
along the hull to reduce drag.

Smaller vessels with non metallic hulls such as boats, have galvanic
anode to protect their outboard motors. Some ships require specialized
treatment such as aluminum hulls with steel fixtures which will create
an electrochemical cell where the aluminum hull can act as a galvanic
anode which ends up in an increase in corrosion. Here, Aluminum or
zinc galvanic anodes can be used to offset the potential difference
created between the aluminum hull and the steel fixture.
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