Electrochemical corrosion is a well known problem that needs no introduction. All sea vessels, pipelines, offshore structures etc. suffer from this problem. A lot of effort, both by Academic institutes as well as by industry is going on to control this problem. Advances in computational electromagnetics have lead to several organizations working on tools to numerically model corrosion process. This has resulted in development of software packages that can optimize the design of cathodic protection systems. It is therefore necessary for all people working in the area of corrosion protection systems to get up-to-date knowledge of computer modeling of this complex phenomenon.

The primary aim of this course is to provide an exposure to numerical modeling of electrochemical corrosion process with a hands on experience on solving simple models using the CorrosionExpert tool. The aim is also to introduce to the industry, the expertise and tools developed in IIT Bombay. In the whole process, the IIT Bombay team also hopes to learn from the participants the kind of problems they face, which could in turn lead to supplementing the features supported in their CorrosionExpert tool, and initiating sustained collaboration with the Industries and R&D organizations.

Upon successful completion of course the participants should be able to:

• Setup a procedure within CorrosionExpert to model, solve, and validate a problem involving electrochemical corrosion.
• Use the module to solve a real life problem.

The course is intended for:

1. Engineers in General Maintenance Divisions, in charge of designing, fabricating and operating corrosion protection systems
2. Design engineers
3. Scientists and R&D consultants
4. Faculty from Engineering colleges

The prerequisite for this course is an undergraduate level exposure in electrochemical corrosion.

• Prof Gopal R Shevare, IIT Bombay
• Prof RPRC Aiyar, IIT Bombay
• Prof A. Q. Contractor, IIT Bombay
• Prof S. Banerjee, Zeus Numerix, Mumbai
• Dr. Purnendu Misra, Ministry of Shipping