Evaluation of Metal Corrosion Speed Dependence

Abstract

Corrosion of metals is one of the problems in the operation of equipment, machinery that is composed of or made of metal structures that corrode due to physical and chemical interactions with the environment. In order to stop the corrosion process, it is necessary to identify the factors that determine the corrosion process of the structure or mechanism in operation. The article analyses the factors that determine the corrosion process. In order to evaluate the factors determining corrosion and take preventive measures to control the corrosion process, an analytical study was performed, which identified the factors determining the amount of corrosion: water temperature, sea salt content, pH, Cl concentration used in the ship's ballast cleaning process and ship service life.