2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MECH5021M Oilfield Chemistry and Corrosion
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Wassim Taleb
Email: W.Taleb@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
Minimum 2(i) Engineering or Physical SciencesThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module will give students a thorough introduction to the fundamental principles of oilfield chemistry and corrosion. On completion of this module, students should be able to :Explain the properties and application of a range of chemicals used in corrosion control for oil and gas production
Understand the principal theories of corrosion science and engineering, with particular reference to the oil and gas industry
Learning outcomes
Understand the role of the properties of a range of chemicals used in oil and gas production and their impact on corrosion
Understand the role of electrochemistry in corrosion science and engineering
Understanding of and ability to evaluate the mechanisms of the various forms of corrosion.
Understand the influence of the corrosion environment prevailing in the oil and gas industry.
Skills outcomes
Ability to identify corrosion types experienced in the oilfield environment
Ability to assess the corrosivity of the oilfield environment
Capability to conduct basic electrochemical corrosion measurements
Syllabus
- Intro to corrosion, thermodynamics of corrosion, half-cell reactions, Nernst
- Kinetics of corrosion, Butler-Volmer, basic three electrode cell, Direct Current methods and Faradays law, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy analysis and interpretation
- Localised corrosion: theory and novel inspection techniques
- Microbiologically influenced Corrosion
- Carbon dioxide corrosion and iron carbonate formation
- Hydrogen sulfide corrosion and pitting
- Erosion-corrosion, under-deposit corrosion, top of the line corrosion, corrosion under insulation
- Corrosion inhibitor chemistries and selection processes
- Corrosion resistant materials and material selection
- Coatings, cathodic protection, corrosion inspection and monitoring
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Group learning | 1 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Group learning | 1 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 110.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
45 hours: Directed reading in support of lectures and seminars15 hours: Preparation for seminars
20 hours: Preparation for practical reports
30 hours: Revision for final examination
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback session after online lab session.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Effect of coffee on carbon steel corrosion using EIS | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Unseen exam | 3 hr | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 31/10/2022
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