This concise volume examines corrosion, its dangers, its impact on the economy and human safety, and how to protect against it. The author explains the types of corrosion, the mechanism of its occurrence, methods of prevention, and its risks. It provides detailed images that illustrate the types of corrosion, so the engineer or operator can distinguish them and choose the appropriate corrective action.
Introduction.- Electrochemistry of corrosion.- Thermodynamics of
corrosion, electrochemical series, and concentration cell.- Pourbaix
diagram.- Exchange current density, polarization, activation polarization,
and Tafel equation.- Mixed Potential Theory.- Concentration Polarization.-
Passivation.- Different corrosion protection mechanisms, electrochemical ways
of protection, and cathodic protection.- Forms of corrosion.- Corrosion
protection.- Inhibitors.- Key characteristics of the coating.- Oxidation and
hot corrosion phenomenon.- Hot corrosion.- Corrosion testing and failure
analysis.- Failure analysis.- Corrosion behavior of composite, polymer, and
ceramic.- Composite corrosion.
Dr. Mehdi Mohammed Ghatus is an international expert in corrosion science and a Mechanical engineering professional with a career spanning academia, research, and industry. He holds a Doctor of Engineering and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University (USA), a Masters degree in Corrosion Science from the University of Manchester (UK), and a Bachelors degree from the University of Tripoli (Libya).
Dr. Ghatus started his career in corrosion engineering at both onshore and offshore facilities, serving as Head of Corrosion Engineering at the Bouri Oil Field (Agip Oil and Gas Company). His expertise includes consulting roles with Millitah Oil and Gas (Libya), CooperStandard Automotive (USA), and teaching positions at universities in Libya, China, and the United States.
He has published extensively in materials science, metallurgy, and mechanical engineering, and currently works as a visiting faculty member in China and as an academic delegate from Eastern Michigan University. His work combines rigorous scientific research with practical industrial applications, providing deep insights into the principles and practices of corrosion protection.
