CORROSION
The
deterioration of a Material, usually a Metal, that results from a reaction with its Environment.
Galvanic
Corrosion of a Metal occurs because of an electrical contact with a more Noble (Positive) Metal or Nonmetallic conductor in a corrosive Electrolyte.
CORROSION
CATHODIC PROTECTION
Cathodic protection is a method to reduce corrosion by minimizing the difference in potential between anode and cathode. Cathodic protection (CP) is a technique to control the corrosion of a metal surface by making that surface the cathode of an electrochemical cell.
A galvanic cathodic protection system consists of sacrificial anode(s) fixed to the structure and provides specified wiring for an inspection station installed near the surface of the ground.
Galvanic systems have limited life spans during which the sacrificial anode will continue to degrade and protect the tank or piping or structure. When the sacrificial anodes are no longer capable of protecting, they will lose their protection and begin to corrode.
required
Frequent monitoring
required
MATERIAL OF ANODES
GALVANIC SYSTEM : Galvanic or sacrificial anodes are made in various shapes using alloys of zinc, magnesium and aluminium.
IMPRESSED CURRENT SYSTEM : Anodes for ICCP systems are tubular and solid rod shapes or continuous ribbons of silicon cast iron, graphite, mixed metal oxide, platinum and niobium coated wire and others.
Grounding cables must be at least 300mm from underground pipes Temporary supports must be removed Piping must be inspected for coating quality and separation from grounding before burial
All CP systems shall be tested by a qualified cathodic protection tester upon completion of underground piping, tank installation, and backfilling, but before placement of a hard surface over the system.
Inspect cathodic systems to ensure they are properly installed Test each dielectric flange for isolation Obtain native potentials on pipes and tanks Connect galvanic anodes at test stations and/or energize rectifier Cathodic protection systems on isolated coated structures should operate at least 4 hours before testing Cathodic protection systems on bare steel or grounded structures must operate between 12 hours and 7 days before testing
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