Techniques for Corrosion Monitoring

1. Introduction

2. Corrosion fundamentals and characterization techniques

3. Electrochemical polarization techniques for corrosion monitoring

4. Electrochemical polarization technique based on the nonlinear region weak polarization curve fitting analysis

5. Electrochemical noise for corrosion monitoring

6. Galvanic sensors and zero-voltage ammeter

7. Differential flow cell technique

8. Multielectrode systems

9. Gravimetric techniques

10. Radioactive tracer methods

11. Electrical resistance techniques

12. Nondestructive evaluation technologies for monitoring corrosion

13. Acoustic emission

14. Hydrogen flux measurements in petrochemical applications

15. Corrosion monitoring in microbial environments

16. Corrosion monitoring in concrete

17. Corrosion monitoring in soil

18. Corrosion monitoring in refineries

19. Corrosion monitoring undercoatings and insulation

20. Cathodic protection and stray current measurement and monitoring

21. Remote monitoring and computer applications

22. Corrosion monitoring in cooling water systems using differential flow cell technique

23. Advanced corrosion control at chemical plants using a electrochemical noise method

24. Corrosion monitoring under cathodic protection conditions using multielectrode array sensors

25. Corrosion monitoring using the field signature method

Techniques for Corrosion Monitoring, Second Edition, reviews electrochemical techniques for corrosion monitoring, such as polarization techniques, potentiometric methods, electrochemical noise and harmonic analyses, galvanic sensors, differential flow through cells and multielectrode systems. Other sections analyze the physical or chemical methods of corrosion monitoring, including gravimetric, radioactive tracer, hydrogen permeation, electrical resistance and rotating cage techniques, and examine corrosion monitoring in special environments such as microbial systems, concrete and soil, and remote monitoring and model predictions. A final group of chapters case studies covering ways in which corrosion monitoring can be applied to engine exhaust systems, cooling water systems, and more.

With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, this book is a valuable reference guide for engineers and scientific and technical personnel who deal with corrosion in such areas as automotive engineering, power generation, water suppliers and the petrochemical industry.

• Provides an in-depth presentation of what current corrosion monitoring techniques are available
• Presents insights into how to choose the best technique(s) for specific corrosion monitoring needs
• Includes case studies that highlight the main issues
• Serves as a valuable reference guide for engineers and scientific and technical personnel who deal with corrosion

Engineers, scientific and technical personnel who deal with corrosion in such sectors as automotive engineering, power generation and the petrochemical industry