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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Materials and Corrosion Science | |||
| Reference | ENM233 | Version | 7 |
| Created | December 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2006 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop an understanding of the properties of materials used within the energy sector, oil and gas industries and renewables, their uses, limitations and design constraints. To develop an understanding of corrosion science and mechanisms, with particular reference to energy production. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate the properties, design constraints and limitations of the principal materials used within energy production. |
| 2 | Analyse the properties and characteristics of steels, its phases and its principal alloys. |
| 3 | Make informed judgements on the principal corrosion mechanisms relevant to energy production equipment and processes. |
| 4 | Appraise corrosion prevention and control strategies. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Properties of materials. Metals and Alloys. Ceramics, polymers and composites. Structure of materials, characterisation and classification of materials. Fundamentals of structures. Steel composition and properties. Phase diagrams. Treatment processes. Alloy compositions. Corrosion principles and mechanisms. Corrosion management. Prevention and mitigation. Cathodic protection. Environmental effects. SSC, SCC. Corrosion control – by design and management. Material selection, surfactants and inhibitors, coatings. Pourbaix and Evans diagrams. Failure Analysis. Fatigue life prediction. Safe life and fail safe design. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will have blended learning including lecture and tutorials, with case study work, private study and discussion. The module is available as part-time online learning with online tutor support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 35 | 35 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 115 | 115 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A closed book exam worth 100% of the module | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Normally a UK 2.2 honours degree or above, in Engineering or a related discipline. Proficiency in English language for academic purposes, or IELTS score of 6.5 or above. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | This module is not suitable for students following an MSc in Professional Studies programme unless they meet the entry qualifications stipulated in the University Regulations on admission and the prerequisites above. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | CALLISTER, W.,Rethwisch, David G. 2015. Materials Science and Engineering. Wiley |
| 2 | FONTANA, M., 1986. Corrosion Engineering. 3rd ed. McGraw Hill. |
| 3 | Ahmad, Zaki, 2006. Principles of Corrosion Engineering and Corrosion Control, 1st ed. Boston, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann. 2006 |
| 4 | Lazzari, Luciano, 2017. Engineering Tools for Corrosion: Design and Diagnosis San Diego: Elsevier Science |