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MODEL PAPER
B.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION.
Fourth Semester
Metallurgical Engineering
MY 242 CORROSION AND SURFACE ENGINEERING
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.
PART A (10 2 = 20 marks)

1.

Distinguish between e.m.f. series and galvanic series. (any four points)

2.

What is PillingBedworth ratio? Mention its significance.

3.

What is turbine corrosion? Where is it encountered?

4.

Define corrosion inhibitor. Name two inhibitors each for acidic and neutral
media.

5.

Indicate two purposes of corrosion testing.

6.

What is intergranular corrosion? Mention an alloy most susceptible for this

attack.

7.

Define passivity. Name the element responsible for atmospheric corrosion

resistance of stainless steel.

8.

What is Tafel equation? Mention its application.

9.

What is electroless plating? Give two examples.

10.

What is cathodic protection? Mention its two classifications.

PART B (5 16 = 80 marks)

11.

12.

(i)

Draw Pourtaix diagrams for Fe/H2O, Mg/H2O and Al/H2O systems at

room temperature. Mark the regions.
(10)

(ii)

Explain auto catalytic nature of pitting corrosion and also its remedial
measures.
(4 + 2)

(a)

(i)

What is dezincification? Explain its cause and remedial measures.

(2 + 4 + 4)

(ii)

Indicate the parameters involved in atmospheric corrosion.

Graphically explain the influence of relative humidity on
atmospheric corrosion of metals.
(2 + 4)
Or

(b)

(i)

Explain carbondioxide corrosion in boilers. How will you prevent it?

(4 + 2)

(ii)

Write a note on :
Inspection and analysis of corrosion damage in boilers.

13.

(a)

(5 + 5)

(i)

Discuss, in detail, various susceptibility tests for intergranular

corrosion.
(12)

(ii)

Explain accelerated weathering tests.

(4)

Or
(b)

14.

(a)

(i)

Describe salt spray humidity and various porosity tests.

(ii)

Furnish the details of various classification of corrosion testing

methods.
(6)

(i)

Briefly describe
polarisation.

(ii)

Write a note on : Effect of oxidising agents in passivation of metals.

(4)

three

different

types

of

(4 + 6)

electrochemical
(12)

Or

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(b)

15.

(a)

(i)

With a neat sketch, discuss active-passive behaviour of austenitic

stainless steel in sulphuric acid medium.
(12)

(ii)

Explain various factors governing passivity.

(i)

Distinguish between anodic and cathodic protection. (any five

points)
(10)

(ii)

Explain arc spray and flame spray processes with suitable

examples.
(3 + 3)

(4)

Or
(b)

(i)

What is anodising? Mention two metals which are commonly

anodised. Indicate the advantages of anodising.
(2 + 2 + 2)

(ii)

Discuss, in detail, various classifications of corrosion inhibitors with

examples.
(10)

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