This thesis is dedicated to solving corrosion problem in the industry. With the right approach and known technology, we can succsesfully limit the effects of this natural occurance and therefore contribute to greater efficiency and safety of industrial metal structures.
Based on the information from the study: International Measures of Prevention, Aplication and Economics of Corrosion Technology – IMPACT, made by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, the cost of corrosion in the industry is estimated to be 2.5 trillion dollars, which is equivalent to 3,4% of the globat Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In the same study it is estimated that by using available corrosion control practices, it is suggested that savings of between 15-35% of the cost of corrosion could be realized [1].
In the preface we described the thermodynamic and electrochemical process of corrosion.
Than we made laboratory tests with galvanic connections of two dissimilar metals in the electrolyte showing the corrosion processes.
We described the theory of corrosion prevention, that takes place in the electrochemical part of corrosion process. With the known criterias, mathematical calculations and measurement techniques, we proved the effectivnes of electrochemical corrosion prevention.
|
