Microbiological and abiotic marine corrosion of steel in particulate media

本项目旨在研究海洋环境中结构钢与惰性颗粒之间的复杂界面物理化学相互作用，包括微生物生长的影响。它将使用现场测试和电化学实验室实验来了解短期和长期的腐蚀过程。它将根据物理化学腐蚀原理，开发数学模型来预测可能的腐蚀损失和点蚀。工业越来越需要这样的模式来管理没有防腐保护的主要基础设施，包括海上能源系统、沿海结构和地下管道。这些结果预计将使澳大利亚近海能源行业的工程顾问受益，并有可能获得巨额外汇收入。

This project aims to study the complex interfacial physicochemical interaction between structural steel and inert particles in marine environments, including microbial growth influences. It will use field-testing and electrochemical laboratory experiments to understand the short- and long-term corrosion processes. It will develop mathematical models to predict likely corrosion loss and pitting, based on physicochemical corrosion principles. Industry increasingly needs such models to manage major infrastructure not protected against corrosion, including offshore energy systems, coastal structures and buried pipelines. These outcomes are expected to benefit Australian engineering consultants in the offshore energy industry, with potential for large foreign exchange earnings.