API 651

REVIEW Section 8
1. A successfully operating cathodic protection system can usually be determined by
measuring the minimum voltage across the structure-electrolyte interface relative to a
saturated copper-copper sulfate reference electrode. This measurement should be at
least how many volts?
-850mV. 8.2.2.1
2. A successfully operating cathodic protection system can usually be determined by
measuring the minimum cathodic polarization between the structure surface and a
stable reference electrode contacting the electrolyte. The formation of decay of this
polarization can be used in this criterion. This measurement should be a minimum of
how many volts?
100mV 8.2.2.3
3. The standard method of determining the effectiveness of cathodic protection on a tank
bottom is the tank-to-soil:
Potential measurement. 8.3.1
4. Tank-to-soil potential measurements are commonly made with a reference electrode
in the soil:
At the perimeter of the tank. 8.3.1
5. Tank-to-soil potential measurement at the tank perimeter:
May not represent the same Tank-to-soil potential that would be found at the
tank center. 8.3.1
6. Tank-to-soil potential measurements are typically taken with:
The current applied. 8.3.2
7. Monitoring the actual structure-to-soil potential under the tank should be considered.
This may be done by:
Using a permanently installed reference cell or by inserting a reference cell
under the tank through a perforated tube. 8.3.4