Introductory technical guidance for electrical, mechanical and civil engineers interested in inspection and testing of cathodic protection systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONCEPTS 2. CRITERIA 3. PRECAUTIONS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil, mechanical and electrical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and facility managers interested in cathodic protection. Here is what is discussed: 1. CATHODIC PROTECTION CONCEPTS, CRITERIA, PRECAUTIONS 2. CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS 3. IMPRESSED CURRENT CATHODIC PROTECTION 4. CATHODIC PROTECTION INSPECTION AND TESTING 5. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS 6. CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE 7. CATHODIC PROTECTION PRINCIPLES 8. SACRIFICIAL ANODE CATHODIC PROTECTION.

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Cathodic protection is a method to reduce corrosion by minimizing the difference in potential between anode and cathode. This is achieved by applying a current to the structure to be protected (such as a pipeline) from some outside source. When enough current is applied, the whole structure will be at one potential; thus, anode and cathode sites will not exist. Cathodic protection is commonly used on many types of structures, such as pipelines, underground storage tanks, locks, and ship hulls.

This publication provides an introduction to inspection and testing of cathodic protection systems for corrosion control of various infrastructure features.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in inspection of cathodic protection systems for corrosion control. Here is what is discussed: 1. CRITERIA, 2. SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS AND SURVEYS.