| Affiliations: | DeBakey Executive Research Leadership Program |
| Project Leader: | Alan Martinez al709689@tamu.edu Materials Science & Engineering |
| Faculty Mentor: | Case, Raymundo |
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Meeting Times:
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TBD |
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Team Size:
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4 |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Students will have the opportunity to attend conferences to present work and network with industry employees (fully funded), Dedicated students who contributed to the project’s success will earn the opportunity for co-authorship, Students have the opportunity to be mentored by graduate students and faculty advisors, Students who do exceptional work will also be considered to join the research group, Students will be exposed to an industry standard H2S facility and learn new skills
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Team Needs:
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Punctuality, Able to lift 50 lbs frequently, Enthusiasm to learn new skills, desire to learn electrochemistry, materials science, and metallurgy, experience in polishing metallic materials is appreciated but no required, Students are required to listen and follow proper safety procedures at all times |
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Description:
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Electrochemical and Mechanical Testing Methods will be implemented to assess the corrosion resistance and passive film stability of Modified 13 Cr Stainless in simulated condensed natural gas environments. This assessment will be performed in a pressurized autoclave containing an acidic salt brine solution with a Carbon Dioxide balance and Hydrogen Sulfide and a range of temperatures. This material is used frequently in the oil & gas industry and is a cheaper alternative to more expensive corrosion resistant alloys. The uniqueness of this work is characterized by using innovative electrochemical techniques to get an accurate depiction of the degradation mechanisms that have not yet been understood |