Research of the corrosion resistance of experimental steel alloys in a seawater environment for the construction of ballast tanks on board of merchant navy vessels
Abstract
The degree of corrosion in ballast tanks on board of merchant navy vessels is very variable and influenced by the chemical composition and crystal structure of the alloy used. This project will determine in an experimental way the differences between the steel alloys used on board and some experimental steel compositions. The conclusions will be used for the development of a new steel alloy that is more resistant to the aggressive seawater environment in ballast tanks. The project is build on fysico-chemical measurements and automated image evaluation of the microscopic structures.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Lenaerts Silvia
- Co-promoter: Mertens Luc
- Co-promoter: Potters Geert
- Co-promoter: Smet Jean-Pierre
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Project type(s)
- Research Project