Sacrificial anode CP system
Sacrificial anode CP system
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Hello all,
I am designing a simple sacrificial anode cathodic protection system for a Gulf client. The protected structure is a 6", 27 m buried carbon steel in plant piping coated with liquid epoxy (pipe temperature doesn't exceed 40 degC).
I have specified Mg anodes and fink test posts with the necessary monitoring and connection cables for protection. However, the client as requested additional coupons and permanent reference electrodes to be installed.
This is where I am confused. To my knowledge, coupons and PREs are necessary for test stations on pipelines for monitoring. From an engineering point of view, is the requirement of coupons and PREs applicable for such a simple sacrificial anode system at all? Or is the initial arrangement I described above sufficient?
I have tried to search the literature at my disposal, but my understanding is based on past experience and engineering practices.
Appreciate your feedback,
Maen
I am designing a simple sacrificial anode cathodic protection system for a Gulf client. The protected structure is a 6", 27 m buried carbon steel in plant piping coated with liquid epoxy (pipe temperature doesn't exceed 40 degC).
I have specified Mg anodes and fink test posts with the necessary monitoring and connection cables for protection. However, the client as requested additional coupons and permanent reference electrodes to be installed.
This is where I am confused. To my knowledge, coupons and PREs are necessary for test stations on pipelines for monitoring. From an engineering point of view, is the requirement of coupons and PREs applicable for such a simple sacrificial anode system at all? Or is the initial arrangement I described above sufficient?
I have tried to search the literature at my disposal, but my understanding is based on past experience and engineering practices.
Appreciate your feedback,
Maen





RE: Sacrificial anode CP system
Whether your initial arrrangement is sufficient, that is up to them to decide what they need. You can only go over with them why or why not the equipment is required and let them decide.
RE: Sacrificial anode CP system
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