Course objectives: Present the problems of corrosion in the oil industry and its impact on safety and the environment; Explain the theoretical basis of corrosion and its consequences; Present the factors that affect the corrosion rate and corrosion rate determination methods; Give an overview of modern methods of corrosion protection.

Course content: 

• Theoretical bases of corrosion, what are the causes, what are the consequences - environmental impact and safety;
• Corrosion problems in petroleum engineering - causes, consequences, types of corrosion, methods of protection;
• Thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion processes;
• Factors influencing the corrosion rate and corrosion rate determination methods;
• Corrosion protection - what are the methods of protection, their impact on the environment, practical examples.

Learning outcomes at the level of the course:

• Distinguish the types of corrosion and the conditions of occurrence of each type;
• Assess the consequences of corrosion and its impact on safety and the environment;
• Carry out a test to determine the rate of corrosion;
• Propose an appropriate method of corrosion protection;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the selected method of corrosion protection in order to protect the environment.