ENE237 Materials and corrosion

Teaching language

English

Recommended prerequisites

FYS128 physics or similar.

Course contents

Materials in renewable energy: The basic principles of materials used in energy systems. Mechanical, magnetic, crystallographic and electrical properties of various metals, semiconductors, alloys and composite materials.

Electrochemical corrosion: Anodic and cathodic reactions, equilibrium potentials, Nernst equation. Development and interpretation of simple Pourbaix diagrams. Polarization and overvoltage, corrosion potential and flow velocity. Different types of corrosion. Corrosion in various environments. Corrosion control and protection

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the students should:

• possess knowledge of the mechanical, magnetic, crystallographic and electrical properties of materials related to renewable energy

• possess knowledge on corrosion, corrosion protection and corrosion control

Examination requirements

Compulsory laboratory reports and calculation assignments must be approved in order to take the exam. An overview of compulsory assignments is given at the beginning of the semester in Canvas.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises/lab. The expected workload for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes

Assessment methods and criteria

4 hours individual written exam. Graded assessment.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
ENE226 – Instrumentation, Materials and Corrosion	7
ENE223 – Materials for Renewable Energy	4