DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to assessment of corrosion. In particular, the present disclosure relates to assessment of corrosion of electrical components in the presence of fluid and vapors.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Particularly in E-Mobility powertrains, fluid operates at higher temperatures at the electric motor windings. Hence, an accurate assessment of corrosion of components under such conditions is beneficial. Specifically, the assessment of corrosion of the e-motor and included electronics is important to be performed. In conventional powertrains, copper and its alloys are generally present in mechanical hardware such as bushings, bearings, washers, and brazes. Moderate corrosion of these parts is inevitable, but it is not catastrophic. In e-Mobility powertrains, these corrosion concerns can be magnified. In addition to the anticipated increase in electrical components in new designs, the electric motor itself can be susceptible to corrosion. The dissolution of metal in electronics can lead to open circuits. The formation of conductive corrosion products can bridge the open electrical contacts leading to shorting. When such conductive deposits short the motor windings the result is the malfunctioning of the motor.
[0004] Several tests have been identified that may be suitable to assist with understanding the fluid’s corrosion protection and deposit prevention characteristics. For example, variations of the well-known copper strip test (ASTM D130) have provided an adequate assessment of a lubricant’s ability to protect hardware from corrosion.
[0005] However, to date, no standardized test equipment and protocols are in place to test the impact of fluid and fluid vapour under the influence of high temperature and flow of current.
[0006] Therefore there is a requirement in the art for a means to accurately determine corrosion characteristics of electrical components under conditions of high temperature and presence of fluid and fluid vapors.

OBJECTS OF INVENTION
[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method to determine corrosion in an electrical component.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus to determine corrosion in the presence of a heated fluid.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus to determine corrosion in the presence of fluid vapors.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus to determine corrosion during passage of an electric current through the electrical component.

SUMMARY
[0011] The present disclosure generally relates to assessment of corrosion. In particular, the present disclosure relates to assessment of corrosion of electrical components in the presence of fluid and vapors.
[0012] In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides an apparatus for determining corrosion of an electrical component. The apparatus includes a container configured to store a fluid. The apparatus further includes an attachment configured to hold the electrical component. The attachment is configured to be any one of immersed in the fluid present in the container and positioned over the fluid present in the container. The apparatus further includes an electrode coupled with the electrical component, and configured to provide signals indicative of electrical attributes of the electrical component. The apparatus further includes a computing device communicably coupled to the electrode, and configured to receive, signals indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component for a period of time, from the electrode. The computing device is further configured to determine, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in one or more electrical attributes of the electrical component. The computing device is further configured to determine, based on the changes in one or more electrical attributes, a corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component. The corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component is indicative of a corrosion of the electrical component over the period of time.
[0013] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a heater coupled with the container. The heater is configured to heat the fluid stored in the container to a predetermined temperature. The heater is communicably coupled to the computing device.
[0014] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a stirring mechanism coupled to the container and configured to circulate the fluid stored in the container in order to maintain a temperature of the fluid.
[0015] In some embodiments, the attachment is further configured to electrically couple the electrical component with an electric source, such that a predetermined electric current is allowed to flow through the electrical component.
[0016] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes an indication unit communicably coupled with the computing device. The indication unit is configured to indicate to a user, information pertaining to corrosion of the electrical component.
[0017] In some embodiments, the computing device is further configured to determine, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in electrical resistance of the electrical component; and determine, based on the change in electrical resistance, a corresponding change in an area of cross-section of the electrical component.
[0018] In some embodiments, the electrical attributes of the electrical component include electric current, and electric voltage.
[0019] In some embodiments, the physical attributes of the electrical component include material, length, area of cross-section, and surface topography.
[0020] In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for determining corrosion of an electrical component. The method includes providing an apparatus. The apparatus includes a container configured to store a fluid. The apparatus further includes an attachment configured to hold the electrical component. The attachment is configured to be any one of immersed in the fluid present in the container and positioned over the fluid present in the container. The apparatus further includes an electrode coupled with the electrical component, and configured to provide signals indicative of electrical attributes of the electrical component. The method further includes receiving, by a computing device, signals indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component for a period of time, from the electrode. The method further includes determining, by the computing device, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in one or more electrical attributes of the electrical component. The method further includes determining, by the computing device, based on the changes in one or more electrical attributes, a corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component. The corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component is indicative of a corrosion of the electrical component over the period of time.
[0021] In some embodiments, the method further includes determining, by the computing device, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in electrical resistance of the electrical component. The method further includes determining, by the computing device, based on the change in electrical resistance, a corresponding change in an area of cross-section of the electrical component.
[0022] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates a schematic representation of an apparatus for determining corrosion of an electrical component, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] FIG. 1B illustrates a schematic representation of a container and attachment of the apparatus of FIG. 1A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a computing device of the apparatus of FIG. 1A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0027] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic flow diagram for a method for determining corrosion of an electrical component, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0028] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary schematic representation of a computer system for implementing the computing device of FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0030] In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides an apparatus for determining corrosion of an electrical component. The apparatus includes a container configured to store a fluid. The apparatus further includes an attachment configured to hold the electrical component. The attachment is configured to be any one of immersed in the fluid present in the container and positioned over the fluid present in the container. The apparatus further includes an electrode coupled with the electrical component, and configured to provide signals indicative of electrical attributes of the electrical component. The apparatus further includes a computing device communicably coupled to the electrode, and configured to receive, signals indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component for a period of time from the electrodes. The computing device is further configured to determine, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in one or more electrical attributes of the electrical component. The computing device is further configured to determine, based on the changes in one or more electrical attributes, a corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component. The corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component is indicative of a corrosion of the electrical component over the period of time.
[0031] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a heater coupled with the container. The heater is configured to heat the fluid stored in the container to a predetermined temperature. The heater is communicably coupled to the computing device.
[0032] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a stirring mechanism coupled to the container configured to circulate the fluid stored in the container in order to maintain a temperature of the fluid.
[0033] In some embodiments, the attachment is further configured to electrically coupled the electrical component with an electric source such that a predetermined electric current is allowed to flow through the electrical component.
[0034] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes an indication unit communicably coupled with the computing device. The indication unit is configured to indicate to a user, information pertaining to corrosion of the electrical component.
[0035] In some embodiments, the computing device is further configured to determine, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in electrical resistance of the electrical component; and determine, based on the change in electrical resistance, a corresponding change in an area of cross-section of the electrical component.
[0036] In some embodiments, the electrical attributes of the electrical component include electric current, and electric voltage.
[0037] In some embodiments, the physical attributes of the electrical component include material, length, area of cross-section, and surface topography.
[0038] In a second aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for determining corrosion of an electrical component. The method includes providing an apparatus. The apparatus includes a container configured to store a fluid. The apparatus further includes an attachment configured to hold the electrical component. The attachment is configured to be any one of immersed in the fluid present in the container and positioned over the fluid present in the container. The apparatus further includes an electrode coupled with the electrical component, and configured to provide signals indicative of electrical attributes of the electrical component. The method further includes receiving, by a computing device, signals indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component for a period of time from the electrode. The method further includes determining, by the computing device, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in one or more electrical attributes of the electrical component. The method further includes determining, by the computing device, based on the changes in one or more electrical attributes, a corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component. The corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component is indicative of a corrosion of the electrical component over the period of time.
[0039] In some embodiments, the method further includes determining, by the computing device, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in electrical resistance of the electrical component. The method further includes determining, by the computing device, based on the change in electrical resistance, a corresponding change in an area of cross-section of the electrical component.
[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, a metal wire is immersed in EV fluid, and coupon is placed above the EV fluid surface for a specified time and temperature to measure the electrical properties, such as resistance, current, voltage, resistivity, conductivity, etc. Additionally, metal/metal alloy appearance is visually rated to assess the impact of corrosion.
[0041] FIG. 1A illustrates a schematic representation of an apparatus 100 for determining corrosion of an electrical component 190, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0042] FIG. 1B illustrates a schematic representation of a container 102 and an attachment 104 of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0043] Referring now to FIGs. 1A and 1B, the apparatus 100 includes the container 102 configured to store a fluid. In some embodiments, the apparatus 100 may further include a heater coupled with the container 102. The heater is configured to heat the fluid to a predetermined temperature. The predetermined temperature may be one that simulates temperature conditions during operation of the transmission of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the apparatus 100 may further includes a stirring mechanism coupled to the container 102 configured to maintain the temperature of the fluid. In an example, the stirring mechanism may include a magnetic stirrer coupled with the container 102, and one or more magnetic stirring pellets placed in the container 102. As the stirrer generates a fluctuating magnetic field, the magnetic stirrer within the container spins and causes stirring motion.
[0044] In some embodiments, the electrical component 190 may be any that is configured to conduct an electrical current therethrough. In some embodiments, the electrical component 190 may be any that includes at least a portion that is adapted to conduct an electrical current therethrough. Typically, an electrical component may be made of conducting materials such as metals, and alloys. In some cases, the electrical component may also include non-metallic conducting material, such as, carbon nanotubes, graphene, conducting polymers, conducting ceramics, etc. In some examples, the electrical component 190 may be a metallic wire. In the present disclosure, the apparatus 100 may be adapted to measure corrosion in components that may be surrounded or immersed in a fluid, such as a lubricating oil. Such components may include, without limitations, motors, cables, wires, etc. The apparatus 100 of the present disclosure may be configured to determine corrosion in such components that are in the presence of heated fluids.
[0045] The apparatus 100 further includes an attachment 104 configured to hold the electrical component 190. The attachment 104 is configured to be any one of immersed in the container and positioned over the container 102. When the attachment 104 is immersed in the fluid contained in the container 102, the apparatus 100 may determine corrosion for a situation when the electrical component 190 is immersed in heated fluid. When the attachment 104 is positioned over the fluid contained in the container 102, the apparatus 100 may determine corrosion for a situation when the electrical component 190 is exposed to vapors of the heated fluid. In some embodiments, the attachment 104 is further configured to electrically couple the electrical component 190 with an electric source such that a predetermined electric current is allowed to flow through the electrical component 190. In such a way, the apparatus 100 may determine corrosion for a situation when the electrical component 190 is operational.
[0046] The apparatus 100 further includes an electrode 110 coupled with the electrical component 190, and configured to provide signals indicative of electrical attributes of the electrical component. In an example, the computing device 200 may include one or more sensors incorporated within the computing device 200 to convert the parameters indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component into electrical signals.
[0047] The apparatus 100 further includes an indication unit. The indication unit may be any device or apparatus that may be used to communicate information to a user of the apparatus 100. The indication unit may include an audio device, a video device, a haptic device, or combinations thereof.
[0048] The apparatus 100 further includes a computing device 200. The computing device 200 is communicably coupled to the heater, the electrode 110, the stirring mechanism, and the indication unit. The computing device 200 may be configured to operate the apparatus 100.
[0049] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic block diagram of the computing device 200, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring now to FIGs. 1A to 2, the computing device 200 includes a processor 202 communicably coupled with a memory 204. The memory 204 stores instructions (not shown) executable by the processor 202, such that the computing device 200 is configured to operate the apparatus 100.
[0050] In some embodiments, the processor 202 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the processor 202 may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in the memory 204 for facilitating the computing device 200 to operate the apparatus 100. Any reference to a task in the present disclosure may refer to an operation being or that may be performed on data. The memory 204 may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium for operating the apparatus 100. The memory 204 may include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like. In some embodiments, the computing device 200 may include an interface 206. The interface 206 may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface 206 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the computing device 200.
[0051] In some embodiments, the computing device 200 includes a processing engine 210. The processing engine 210 may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine 210. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine 210 may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine 210 may include a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine 210. In such examples, the computing device 200 may include the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to the computing device 200 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine 210 may be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0052] The processing engine 210 includes a sensor data engine 212, the electrical attributes engine 214, the corrosion determination engine 216, the indication engine 218, and other engine(s) 220. The other engine(s) 220 may include engines configured to perform one or more functions ancillary functions associated with the processing engine 210.
[0053] The sensor data engine 212 is configured to receive, signals indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component 190 for a period of time, from the electrode 110 via the one or more sensors incorporated within the computing device. In some embodiments, the period of time may be varied as required. In some embodiments, the electrical attributes of the electrical component 190 may include electric current, and electric voltage. The electrical attributes may be measured responsive to the electrical component 190 being supplied the electric current from the electric source.
[0054] Further, the sensor data engine 212 is configured to receive initial physical attributes of the electrical component 190, including, without limitations, material, length, and area of cross-section.
[0055] The electrical attributes engine 214 is configured to determine, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in one or more electrical attributes of the electrical component 190. In some embodiments, the electrical attributes engine 214 is configured to determine, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in electrical resistance of the electrical component 190.
[0056] The corrosion determination engine 216 is configured to determine, based on the changes in one or more electrical attributes, a corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component 190. The corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component 190 is indicative of a corrosion of the electrical component 190 over the period of time. In some embodiments, the corrosion determination engine 216 is configured to determine, based on the change in electrical resistance, a corresponding change in an area of cross-section of the electrical component 190.
[0057] The indication engine 218 is configured to indicate, to a user, information pertaining to corrosion of the electrical component 190. The information may include parameters of the apparatus 100, such as temperature of the fluid, the position of the attachment 104, the current supplied to the electrical component 190, initial and current values of the physical attributes and electrical attributes of the electrical component, time stamps, etc.
[0058] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic flow diagram for a method 300 for determining corrosion in the electrical component 190, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring now to FIGs. 1A to 3, at step 302, the method 300 includes providing the apparatus 100. At step 304, the method 300 includes receiving, by the computing device 200, signals indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component 190 for a period of time, from the electrode 110. At step 306, the method 300 further includes determining, by the computing device 200, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in one or more electrical attributes of the electrical component 190. At step 308, the method 300 further includes determining, by the computing device 200, based on the changes in one or more electrical attributes, a corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component 190. The corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component 190 is indicative of a corrosion of the electrical component 190 over the period of time.
[0059] In some embodiments, the method 300 further includes determining, by the computing device 200, from the received signals for the period of time, a change in electrical resistance of the electrical component 190. The method 300 further includes determining, by the computing device 200, based on the change in electrical resistance, a corresponding change in an area of cross-section of the electrical component 190.
[0060] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary schematic block diagram of a hardware platform for implementation of the computing device 200. As shown in FIG. 4, a computer system 400 can include an external storage device 410, a bus 420, a main memory 430, a read only memory 440, a mass storage device 450, communication port 460, and a processor 470. A person skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer system may include more than one processor and communication ports. Examples of processor 470 include, but are not limited to, an Intel® Itanium® or Itanium 2 processor(s), or AMD® Opteron® or Athlon MP® processor(s), Motorola® lines of processors, FortiSOC™ system on chip processors or other future processors. Processor 470 may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present invention. Communication port 460 can be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. Communication port 460 may be chosen depending on a network, such a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which computer system connects. Memory 430 can be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. Read-only memory 440 can be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chips for storing static information e.g., start-up or BIOS instructions for processor 470. Mass storage 450 may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces), e.g. those available from Seagate (e.g., the Seagate Barracuda 7102 family) or Hitachi (e.g., the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g. an array of disks (e.g., SATA arrays), available from various vendors including Dot Hill Systems Corp., LaCie, Nexsan Technologies, Inc. and Enhance Technology, Inc.
[0061] Bus 420 communicatively couples processor(s) 470 with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. Bus 420 can be, e.g., a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), USB or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives and other subsystems as well as other buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects processor 470 to software system.
[0062] Optionally, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g., a display, keyboard, and a cursor control device, may also be coupled to bus 420 to support direct operator interaction with a computer system. Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through communication port 560. The external storage device 410 can be any kind of external hard-drives, floppy drives, IOMEGA® Zip Drives, Compact Disc - Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), Compact Disc-Re-Writable (CD-RW), Digital Video Disk-Read Only Memory (DVD-ROM). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[0063] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprise” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0064] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION
[0065] The present invention provides an apparatus and method to determine corrosion in an electrical component.
[0066] The present invention provides an apparatus to determine corrosion in the presence of a heated fluid.
[0067] The present invention provides an apparatus to determine corrosion in the presence of fluid vapors.
[0068] The present invention provides an apparatus to determine corrosion during passage of an electric current through the electrical component.
,CLAIMS:1. An apparatus (100) for determining corrosion of an electrical component (190), the apparatus (100) comprising:
a container (102) configured to store a fluid;
an attachment (104) configured to hold the electrical component (190), the attachment (104) configured to be any one of immersed in the fluid present in the container (102) and positioned over the fluid present in the container (102);
an electrode (110) coupled with the electrical component (190), and configured to provide signals indicative of electrical attributes of the electrical component (190); and
a computing device (200) coupled to the electrode (110), and configured to:
receive, signals indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component (190) for a period of time, from the electrode (110);
determine, from the received signals, a change in one or more electrical attributes of the electrical component (190); and
determine, based on the changes in one or more electrical attributes, a corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component (190),
wherein the corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component (190) is indicative of a corrosion of the electrical component (190) over the period of time.

2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) further comprises a heater coupled with the container (102), wherein the heater is configured to heat the fluid stored in the container (102) to a predetermined temperature, and wherein the heater is communicably coupled to the computing device (200).

3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) further comprises a stirring mechanism coupled to the container (102), and configured to circulate the fluid stored in the container (102) in order to maintain a temperature of the fluid.

4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attachment (104) is further configured to electrically couple the electrical component (190) with an electric source, such that a predetermined electric current is allowed to flow through the electrical component (190).

5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus (100) further comprises an indication unit communicably coupled with the computing device (200), wherein the indication unit is configured to indicate to a user, information pertaining to corrosion of the electrical component (190).

6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the computing device (200) is further configured to:
determine, from the received signals, a change in electrical resistance of the electrical component (190); and
determine, based on the change in electrical resistance, a corresponding change in an area of cross-section of the electrical component (190).

7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electrical attributes of the electrical component (190) comprise electric current, and electric voltage.

8. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the physical attributes of the electrical component (190) comprise material, length, area of cross-section, and surface topography.

9. A method (300) for determining corrosion of an electrical component (190), the method (300) comprising:
providing an apparatus (100) comprising:
a container (102) configured to store a fluid;
an attachment (104) configured to hold the electrical component (190), the attachment (104) configured to be any one of immersed in the fluid present in the container (102) and positioned over the fluid present in the container (102); and
an electrode (110) coupled with the electrical component (190), and configured to provide signals indicative of electrical attributes of the electrical component (190);
receiving, by a computing device (200), signals indicative of the electrical attributes of the electrical component (190) for a period of time, from the electrode (110);
determining, by the computing device (200), from the received signals, a change in one or more electrical attributes of the electrical component (190); and
determining, by the computing device (200), based on the changes in one or more electrical attributes, a corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component (190),
wherein the corresponding change in one or more physical attributes of the electrical component (190) is indicative of a corrosion of the electrical component (190) over the period of time.

10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the method (300) further comprises:
determining, by the computing device (200) from the received signals, a change in electrical resistance of the electrical component (190); and
determining, by the computing device (200), based on the change in electrical resistance, a corresponding change in an area of cross-section of the electrical component (190).