Corrosion Metallurgy and Prevention of Failure

This course provides a practical understanding of corrosion metallurgy and its role in preventing premature failure of engineering materials and components. It explains the relationship between material composition, microstructure, environmental conditions, and corrosion behaviour. Participants will learn about different corrosion mechanisms and how metallurgical factors influence corrosion resistance. The course covers material degradation, metallurgical changes, and common failure modes associated with corrosion. It introduces material selection principles for improving durability and reliability in industrial applications. Participants will understand how heat treatment, welding, fabrication, and service conditions can affect corrosion performance. The course also covers corrosion-related cracking, embrittlement, pitting, erosion-corrosion, and galvanic corrosion. Practical approaches for corrosion monitoring, inspection, failure analysis, and prevention are discussed. The course highlights the importance of root-cause analysis in identifying metallurgical and operational causes of failure. It is suitable for engineers and professionals involved in materials, maintenance, inspection, reliability, and asset integrity.