REPORT

COURSE - Basic Science

(Chemistry)

PROGRAM -Computer
Engineering
 MICROPROJECT:
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020 –
2021
COURSE: CHEMISTRY
TITEL: Give 5 examples of corrosion occurs in houses &
methods use to prevent them.
PROGRAM: COMPUTER ENGINEERING
SEMESTER: 1st
TEAM MEMBERS:

SR.N NAME ROLL NO.

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1 TEJASWINI SUTAR 09
2 KARAN THORAT 10
3 BHAKTI MORE 11
DESCRIPTION:

Corrosion occurs when a metal reacts with

an oxidizing agent in its environment. This
chemical reaction can cause the metal to
degrade over time, tarnishing its
appearance and compromising its
structural integrity.
 Each type of metal has different
electrochemical properties. These
properties determine the types of corrosion
the part is vulnerable to. For example, iron
tools are prone to rust from long-term
exposure to moisture, while a copper roof
will tarnish under the effects of the
weather. While some metals stand up to
corrosion better than others (depending on
the environment), none are free from every
type of corrosion.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to

prevent corrosion of metal parts. With so
many types of metal and thousands of
possible applications, manufacturers must
use various methods to prevent and control
corrosion in different metals.

Aim of the Micro-Project:

To understand the information about
corrosion occurs in houses & methods
use to prevent them. Accurate
knowledge about corrosion occurs in
houses & which methods use to prevent
them.
Corse outcomes integrated outcomes:

 We were known about the How to Prevent

Corrosion.
 We were known about the corrosion occurs
in houses & which methods use to prevent
them with some examples.
 We were known about the Examples of
Prevent Corrosion.
Procedure:

 Formed Groups Decided Micro

Project – Karan Thorat.
 Work distribution – Bhakti More.
 Collection of the information
about 5 examples of corrosion
occurs in houses & methods use to
prevent them. - Tejaswini Sutar.
 Collection of working and
application – Karan Thorat.
 Collection of information about
photos – Bhakti More.
 Design to file - Karan Thorat.
 Summarised the data in proper
way - Bhakti More.
 Complete the project - Karan
Thorat.
 RESOURCES
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Material
1 Internet www.Wikipedia.Co -
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2 Typing Microsoft Office -
Software Word (2019)
3 Photos of To explain more -
Straight Line simply
4 BASIC SCIENCE To Type -
(CHEMISTRY) Information
Book

USED
Guide Teacher - R. B. Pawar
Output of the microproject:
1. How to Prevent Corrosion
There are several cost effective ways to prevent
corrosion including:
 Use non-corrosive metals, such as stainless steel
or aluminium.
 Make sure the metal surface stays clean and dry.
 Use drying agents.
 Use a coating or barrier product such as grease,
oil, paint or carbon fibre coating.
 Lay a layer of backfill, for example limestone,
with underground piping.
 Use a sacrificial anode to provide a cathodic
protection system.

2. Methods of Prevent Corrosion

 

Preventing corrosion in metal parts takes

consideration at all stages in the process, from
design and manufacturing to finishing and
maintenance.
1) Design
Corrosion control begins at the engineering stage.
If the part is for use in an environment where it is
susceptible to corrosion, manufacturers should
design the part with that in mind.
 
For example, parts exposed to the elements should
allow water and debris to drain off instead of
collecting on the surface. To reduce crevice
corrosion, designers should eliminate narrow gaps
that allow air or fluid to enter and become
stagnant. For corrosive environments, such as in
saltwater, it may be wise to engineer for a degree
of corrosion allowance.
 

2)Protective Coating

Coatings can provide a layer of protection against

corrosion by acting as a physical barrier between
the metal parts and oxidizing elements in the
environment. One common method is
galvanization, in which manufacturers coat the
part with a thin layer of zinc.
 
 Powder coatings are another effective way to
prevent corrosion in metal parts. With proper
application, a powder coating can seal the surface
of the part away from the environment to guard
against corrosion.
 

3)Environmental Control

Many environmental factors impact the likelihood

of corrosion. It helps to keep metal parts in a
clean, dry place when not in use. If you intend to
store them for a long time, consider using methods
to control the level of sulphur, chloride, or oxygen
in the surrounding environment.
 
Galvanic corrosion occurs when metal parts with
two different electrode potentials are in contact
along with an electrolyte like saltwater. This
causes the metal with higher electrode activity to
corrode at the point of contact. One can prevent
galvanic corrosion by storing these parts
separately. This effect can also work as an anti-
corrosion measure, as explained below.
3. Examples of Prevent
Corrosion
Copper corrosion in home plumbing systems is a
common phenomenon, which can have many
causes.
Besides actual piping failure, the telltale blue
stains the oxidized copper leaves on sinks, tubs,
and fixtures can identify copper corrosion.
Often laundry and even blonde hair can be tinted
blue. Copper can be toxic, and water-containing
levels over 1.0 mg/L should not be used for
drinking.
Causes Of Copper Corrosion
Problems
1. Low pH (acid water less than 7.0)
2. High pH (alkaline water greater than 8.5)
3. High levels of dissolved oxygen
4. High levels of salts dissolved in the water (total
dissolved solids)
5. Corrosion-causing bacteria such as sulfate or
iron bacteria
6. Electrochemical causes, such as improper
grounding of electrical appliances to the copper
piping, and/or lightning strikes through utility
poles grounding wires
7. High velocity of water, relative to size of
piping, causing hydraulic wear on the piping,
sometimes found in circulating hot water systems
using pumps
8. Sand, sediment or other grit in the water causing
hydraulic wear on the piping
9. Improper installation of copper piping by failure
to properly de-burr or ream the ends of the pipe
and/or the use of excessive acid flux when
soldering the pipes.

What Can Be Done to Stop Copper

Corrosion in Homes
1.Identify the source
and severity of the
problem by
inspection of the
piping system and
getting an accurate
water analysis
especially if you
are on well water.

2.Verify if there are unnecessary electrical

appliances or wiring connected to the piping
and if the piping system is properly grounded to
an earth ground. Verify to make sure that there
is electrical continuity throughout the piping
system. For instance, the copper piping should
not be separated electrically by plastic water
filters, sections of plastic pipe, plastic water
softener bypass valves etc. Install jumper cable
around these items.
3.Check for pH, hardness, alkalinity, temperature
and total dissolved solids andcalculate LSI
(Langelier Saturation Index) to see if the water
is aggressive or corrosive.

4.Cut out sections of the copper piping, cut in half

and inspect to the type of corrosion present and
for signs of poor workmanship by the installers.
Replace copper pipe if necessary.
5.Install a calcite neutralizer tank, or a soda ash
feeder to raise the pH to 7.2 to 8.0 to correct
for low pH and increase the alkalinity in the
water.

Drinking Water Problems: Corrosion

Corrosion is one of the most common problems
affecting domestic water supplies. Chemical
processes slowly dissolve metal, causing plumbing
pipes, fixtures and water-using equipment to
deteriorate and fail. Corrosion can cause three
types of damage:
 Deep pits appear that can penetrate pipe or

tank walls. This type of corrosion may not

add significant amounts of iron or copper
to the water, but can eventually perforate a
pipe or tank, and cause potentially major
water damage to a home or business (Fig.
2).
 Copper or other metals oxidize in a process

similar to the rusting of steel. It often

reduces water flow through supply lines
and destroys water valves and other water
control surfaces, creating leaks inside and
outside of valves and faucets. This type of
corrosion is not necessarily caused by
water chemistry, but by exposure to soil or
other corrosive environments.
How do I know if there is a corrosion
problem?
The most common symptoms of corrosive water
are:
 Cold water tastes bitter at first use in the

morning, and the taste improves after

running the water for a few seconds.
 Blue-green stains in sinks and/or at the

joints of copper piping

  Water leaks in floor, wall or ceiling areas
from pin-size or larger holes in metal pipes
If you suspect that your water is corrosive, have it
tested by a laboratory. Water-testing laboratories,
including the Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory, test
irrigation and/or livestock water. Elevated copper,
iron, or zinc in the water can indicate ongoing
corrosion in a water system. However, these tests
only indicate a potential problem; further testing is
needed to determine the causes and severity of the
corrosion potential.  

Skill developed out of this

microproject:

Plan and organize – Planning and

organizing skills developed.
Communicate effectively – By
communicating problems are solved.
Work independently and as part of
team – By working independently
project completed accurately.
Show a positive attitude - Positive
attitude can developed by this course and
micro project.
Demonstrate good work practice
including time, keeping, tidiness,
responsibility, quality, awareness and
safety awareness.
Decisions making – By performing this
project decision making ability is
increased.
Leadership and management – This
project had given ability for how to
leadering and managing project.
Analysis skill – By making this project
analysis skill are developed.