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SPECIFICATION – GALVANIC ANODES
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION CORROSION

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GS EP COR 201
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GALVANIC ANODES
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referring to non transferable referential from previous operator
00 08/2017 Rebranding for PHM
Rev. Date Purpose of the revision
Owning entity: RPE/COR Managing entity: RPE
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DIGITAL SIGNATURE SECTION
No Role Name Position Entity Date

1 Drafter Made-Emmy CORROSION REFERENCE RPE 13-09-2018
PRAMITADEWI SPECIALIST I 04:46 PM
2 Reviewer Kentus WIKANTIYOSO PERF. EVAL. & MTH. RPE 14-09-2018
PLANNING COORDINATOR 01:48 PM
3 Approver Suryani SURYANI HEAD OF TECH. REF. & RPE 20-09-2018
PERF. EVAL. DIV. 03:33 PM
4 Authorizer Anto SUNARYANTO EXEC. VP OF OPR. & EK EVP 20-09-2018
DISTRICT MGR. 05:17 PM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope ...............................................................................................................................4
2. Reference documents .....................................................................................................4
3. Amendment to EN 12496 ................................................................................................5
4. Additional requirements to EN 12496 .......................................................................... 11

4.1 Anode design ........................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Tests for pre-qualification, production and acceptance ............................................ 11
Appendix 1 Slender stand-off anode welded on structure .............................................. 14

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1. Scope
The document defines Company requirements regarding the design, the production, the quality and
the inspection tests for the supply of galvanic anodes for cathodic protection.
This document supplements or modifies the European Standard EN 12496.
2. Reference documents
The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this General Specification.
EXTERNAL DOCUMENTS
Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and supplements, is the latest revision published at the effective date of this document.
Reference Title
ASTM D1141 Standard Practice for the Preparation of Substitute Ocean Water
ASTM E29 Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with
Specifications
ASTM G97 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Evaluation of Magnesium
Sacrificial Anode Test Specimens for Underground Application
DNV-RP-B401 Cathodic Protection Design
EN 10204 Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
EN 12496 2013 Edition - Galvanic anodes for cathodic protection in seawater
and saline mud
ISO 8501-1 Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and
Related Products - Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness - Part 1:
Rust Grades and Preparation Grades of Uncoated Steel Substrates
and of Steel Substrates After Overall Removal of Previous Coatings
NACE TM0190 Impressed Current Laboratory Testing of Aluminum and Zinc Alloy
Anodes
PHM GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and supplements, is the latest revision published in the applicable yearly collection.
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MHK-COMP-SPE-EP-COR-0100 GS EP COR 100 Cathodic protection of offshore structures
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3. Amendment to EN 12496
The following requirements for sacrificial anodes design, production, quality and inspection shall be
read in complement to European Standard EN 12496.
§ 1 Scope
Amended section
This document applies to all sacrificial anodes including those for production water, brackish
water, fresh or potable water, etc.
§ 4.3.2 Potential
Amended section
The solutions proposed (when a low driving voltage is required) shall be submitted to Company
evaluation and shall then be complementary qualified by tests in the conditions in which the anode
will be used before final approval.

§ 4.3.4 Anode consumption rate

Additional information
E anode consumption rate is also called practical mass consumption (kg/A.yr).
Q current capacity is also called electrochemical capacity (A.h/kg).
§ 5.2 Chemical composition
Additional section
The alloys for sacrificial anodes shall be only as per the compositions indicated below:
 Magnesium alloy
- Type M1 of Annex B (table B3) of EN 12496.
- Type M2 of Annex B (table B3) of EN 12496.
 Zinc alloys
- Type Z1 of Annex B (table B5) of EN 12496.
- Type Z2 of Annex B (table B5) of EN 12496.
- Type Z4 of Annex B (table B5) of EN 12496 for specific use in high temperature (above
50°C).
 Indium-activated aluminium alloys
- Type A3 of Annex B (table B1) of EN 12496.

- Type A4 of Annex B (table B1) of EN 12496 (proprietary allow for specific use with low
driving voltage requirement).
All the compositions are given in mass percentage.
Concerning the threshold values given in the EN 12496, they shall be considered as the actual
limits, i.e.:
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 They shall take into account the uncertainty of the chemical analysis. For instance, for indium
limit of A3 alloy which is 0.016%: if the chemical analysis uncertainty is ± 0.001, then the
minimum acceptable value from the chemical analysis shall be 0,0017%.
 They shall be interpreted according to the Absolute Method described in ASTM E29.
§ 5.3 Physical properties

Amended section
Physical tolerances defined in Annex A or amended in this document shall be respected (see
amendments to annex A below).
§ 5.4 Electrochemical testing

Amended section
Testing
For any anodic alloy, two kinds of electrochemical tests are required, one for the qualification of
the alloy which is intended to be used, and one for the quality control during production once
the alloy has been prequalified.

 Alloy qualification
Electrochemical properties of an anode alloy shall be measured using DNV long term “free
running” tests as specified in DNV-RP-B401 Annex C.
This test at ambient temperature shall last for a period of minimum 12 months in natural
seawater or, failing this, artificial seawater according to ASTM D1141 (pH adjusted to 8.2 ± 0.1),
with the electrolyte continuously replenished can be used.
This test shall be required for the qualification of the sacrificial alloy in the frame of the technical
audit of the Supplier, and shall be repeated as a minimum every 7 years to guarantee the
minimum requirements in term of electrochemical properties of the sacrificial alloy.
 Quality control
The short duration electrochemical test method shall be used to test the alloy quality at the PQT
(Pre-Qualification Tests) and during the production (see § 4.2.1).
These tests shall comply with the methods prescribed by DNV-RP-B401 Annex B, or by
NACE TM0190 for aluminium and zinc anodes.
For magnesium anodes, the quality control tests shall be as per ASTM G97.
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The electrochemical property checks shall be performed on the following minimum basis:
- One test for an order concerning a net mass of alloy between 0 and 10 tons, two tests for 10
to 20 tons, and one additional test for every 20 tons.
Results
The tender shall indicate the electrochemical properties of the proposed sacrificial alloy in natural
seawater at ambient temperature:
 Open circuit potential,
 Close circuit potential,
 Practical mass consumption (kg/A.yr) or electrochemical capacity (A.h/kg).
Additional section regarding closed-circuit potentials and anode current capacity
The closed circuit laboratory potentials for the anodes proposed by the Supplier shall be more
negative than the values indicated in the table hereunder (at 25 °C in seawater). The anodes
current capacity for the anodes proposed by the Supplier shall be higher than the value indicated
in the table below (at 25 °C in seawater).
Table 1: Closed-circuit potentials and anode current capacity
Laboratory Practical Closed circuit potential

electrochemical electrochemical limits and practical
capacities capacities for design values for design
2200 A.h/kg for use in
< -1050 mV/Ag-AgCl-
seawater, salty water
Aluminium-indium seawater
> 2600 A.h/kg or in mud line zone*
anode(type A3)
1800 A.h/kg for use in < -950 mV/Ag-AgCl-
buried zone seawater
Aluminium-Gallium < -800 mV/Ag-AgCl-
> 2100 A.h/kg 1650 A.h/kg*
anode (type A4) seawater
700 A.h/kg for use in
< -1000 mV/Ag-AgCl-
seawater, salty water
Zinc anode (grade seawater
> 780 A.h/kg or in mud line zone
Z1 or Z2)
600 A.h/kg for use in < -950 mV/Ag-AgCl-
buried zone seawater
Zinc alloy anode for
< -1000 mV/Ag-AgCl-
high temperature > 780 A.h/kg 700 A.h/kg
seawater
(type Z4)
< -1700 mV/
Magnesium anode Cu/CuSO4 (grade M2)
> 1200 A.h/kg 1200 A.h/kg
(grade M1 or M2) < -1500 mV/
Cu/CuSO4 (grade M1)
* For indium or g a l l i u m activated aluminium anode, the following formula shall be used in
order to take into account the reduction in electrochemical efficiency at elevated temperature in
seawater (> 25 °C):
ε = 2200 - 20(T - 20) for Al-In
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ε = 1650 - 20(T - 20) for Al-Ga

with:
ε is the anode electrochemical efficiency in A.h/kg,
T is the temperature in °C.
§ 5.5 Anode core materials

Amended section
Core Material
The steel used to manufacture anode cores or support fittings on the frame (gusset plates,
reinforcing plates or collars) shall be as specified in EN 12496 with the following modification:
Carbon Equivalent (IIW formula or alternate formula) shall be such that CE ≤ 0.41 %, with a C ≤
0.23 %.
Core surface preparation before casting

A surface preparation shall be applied with the following rules:
 Grit blasting to Sa 2½ according to ISO 8501-1,

 Cores shall be stored maximum 24 hours in dry area before casting.
Cores for slender stand-off anodes
For slender anodes with stand-off supports, the core shall be cylindrical (tube or round).
Dimensions shall fulfill choices indicated in the table below:
Table 2: Diameter of cylindrical cores
Structures in the Gulf of Guinea,

Net mass M of Inside Structures in
Mediterranean Sea and Adriatic
anode (kg) containers the North Sea
Sea
M  50 round ½" round ¾" round ¾"
50  M  75 round ¾" round ¾" tube 2" sch. 80
75  M  150 round ¾" tube 2" sch. 80 tube 2½" sch. 80
150  M  200 tube 2" sch. 80 tube 2½" sch. 80 tube 3" sch. 80
200  M  350 tube 2" sch. 80 tube 3" sch. 80 tube 4" sch. 80
M ≥ 350 tube 2" sch. 80 tube 4" sch. 80 tube 4" sch. 80
The core of slender anodes for offshore structures shall terminate at both ends of the anode and
not only at one side.
Stand-off supports shall be made either by core bending before casting the anode or by welding
the straight insert to a support previously welded to the structure or equipment.
The distance "l" between each end of the anode and the axis of the next support lug (see 0) shall
not exceed the figures below, according to the core diameter.
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Table 3: Maximum anode/support distance "l"
Core diameter 2" 2½" 3" 4"

l (mm) maximum 200 300 350 400
The distance "h" between the alloy and the surface on which the anode is located, shall be from
300 to 500 mm.
For offshore structures, doubler plates are usually welded to the structure before welding the
anode support as per requirements of below § 5.6 additional information. Upon Company’s
approval, this system may be supplemented with a gusset plate reinforcement before welding the
anode support. The reinforcement shall be installed as shown in the drawing in 0. The mechanical
strength calculation enables the characteristics of the reinforcement plate (length L’, thickness)
and of the gusset plate (length l’, height h’, thickness) to be defined.
Cores for flat or plated anodes
For flat anodes, cores shall terminate laterally. Their protruding core ends shall be bended before
casting the anode to avoid further stress and risk of cracking of the alloy.
Core shall be at the bottom of the anode with a minimum alloy thickness left underneath: this
thickness shall be 10 % of the anode height or 5 mm minimum.
Cores for bracelet anodes
Visual inspection and destructive tests (see § amended Annex A.6) shall confirm that the position
of the inserts is in accordance with the design drawing.
§ 5.6 Cable connections

See chapter 3 of GS EP COR 100.
Annex A
§ A.1 Anode mass
Amended section
10 % of the inserts shall be weighed to determine an individual average mass of inserts which will
be used to calculate the total net weight of anodes from the total gross weight. The tolerance
within insert weight shall be ± 5 %.
100 % of the anodes shall be weighed by the Supplier.
§ A.2 Anode dimensions and straightness

Amended section
All “should” in the text of Annex A.2 shall be replaced by “shall”.
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§ A.4 Anode surface irregularities

The surface of the anode shall be free of slag.
Each anode shall be cast in one step.
Tapering adjacent to the core termination may be tolerated up to a maximum of 10 % of the
thickness or equivalent diameter of the anode, with a maximum of 10 mm.
§ A.5.2 Stand-Off and flush mounting anodes

Amended section
The depth of the crack shall not exceed 10 % of the sacrificial alloy thickness.
§ A.5.3 Bracelet anodes

Amended section
The depth of the crack shall not exceed 10 % of the sacrificial alloy thickness.
§ A.6 Internal defects and destructive testing

As a minimum, one anode per anode type shall be submitted to destructive tests.
The sacrificial alloy shall exhibit no void between the core and the alloy. In case of failure,
company reserves the right to cut up to 1% of the number of anodes.
Amended section
The cut faces, when examined visually without magnification, shall conform to the following
criteria:
 Gas holes and porosities shall be limited to maximum 1 % of the total cut surface areas, and
maximum 2 % of any individual cut surface area; no cavity shall exceed 1 cm² for the cross-
sectional area in the transverse section.
 Non-metallic inclusions shall be limited to maximum 0.5 % of the total cut surface areas and
maximum 1 % of any individual cut surface area; no non-metallic inclusion shall exceed 1 cm².
 Lack of bond (voids adjacent to the core) shall be limited to maximum 5 % of the total anode
core perimeter and maximum 10 mm of the perimeter for any individual cut.
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4. Additional requirements to EN 12496
4.1 Anode design

4.1.1 Bevel for bracelet anodes
For bracelet anodes to be installed on a non-concrete pipe, the tips of the half-anodes shall be
beveled. The bevel slope shall be between 65° and 75°.
For concrete coated pipes, no bevel is required but the anode thickness shall be such that it is
equivalent to the concrete thickness, or maximum 10 mm less.
4.1.2 Marking of anodes

Each anode shall be marked with:
 The name (or initials) of the Supplier,
 The type of alloy (Mg, Zn or Al),

 An identification number corresponding to the melt (or batch) number,
 The serial No. in the casting.

Marking shall be carried out by cold-stamping on the upper third of one of the support tubes, or one of
the lugs of the anode.
4.1.3 Supplier’s obligations

For orders of more than 4 tons of sacrificial metal cast, the Supplier shall provide the Company with
representative samples of each melt for check analysis if deemed necessary.
For each melt, one sample 30 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick (approximately) shall be provided.
Every 10 tons, the Supplier shall also provide Company with a sample 30 mm in diameter and
150 mm long for checking the electrochemical properties in an outside laboratory if deemed
necessary.
4.1.4 Painting
None of the anode surfaces shall be painted with the exception of the under-face of flush-mounted
anodes and the internal surface of bracelets: one coat of epoxy paint with a minimum thickness of
150 µm (Dry Film Thickness DFT) shall be applied after a slight surface preparation with a grinding
tool.
4.2 Tests for pre-qualification, production and acceptance

4.2.1 Pre-qualification testing (PQT)
When global anodes quantity is over 10 tons or when the anode design is atypical or concerns
bracelet anodes, a pre-qualification testing (PQT) shall be carried out at least two months prior to
starting the anode production.
The different stages of the anode manufacturing process shall be collected in an Inspection and Test
Plan (ITP) to be agreed by all parties before conducting the PQT. Test performed during PQT shall
be the same as during production.
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4.2.2 Tests during production

The inspection tests for each item shall consist of the ones listed in the following table:
Table 4: Inspection tests
Item To be checked Acceptance criteria
Insert - Material Requirements of amended § 5.5 of EN 12496
- Net weight Tolerances of amended Annex A.1 of EN 12496
- Surface preparation Requirements of amended § 5.5 of EN 12496
- Position Tolerances of Annex A.3 of EN 12496
Alloy - Chemical composition Composition of amended § 5.2 of EN 12496

- Electrochemical capacity See Table 1

- Closed circuit potential See Table 1
Item To be checked Acceptance criteria

Anode - Number Quantity as per the contract/purchase order
- Dimensions Tolerances of amended Annex A.2 of EN 12496
- Straightness Tolerances of amended Annex A.2 of EN 12496
- Individual gross weight Tolerances of amended Annex A.1 of EN 12496
- Total anodes weight Tolerances of amended Annex A.1 of EN 12496
- Marking Requirements of this document § 4.1.2
- Surface irregularities Tolerances of amended Annex A.4 of EN 12496
- Cracks Tolerances of amended Annex A.5 of EN 12496
- Internal defects Tolerances of amended Annex A.6 of EN 12496
- Paint thickness Requirement of this document § 4.1.4
- Fit-up tests Requirement of this document § 4.2.2.2
- Samples of each melt Requirement of this document § 4.1.3
- Bevel for bracelet anode Requirement of this document § 4.1.1
Such inspection test shall be performed according to the following frequency:

 Total number of anodes and all alloy samples for each melt,
 10 % of anodes systematically inspected for protruding insert position and anodes dimensions,
straightness, gross weights, marking, surface irregularities and cracks, paint thickness and
bevels for bracelets (if applicable),
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 One anode per type for destructive tests and checks of insert position and internal defects
(porosity, metallic inclusion, lack of bond, etc.),
 3 bracelet anodes (randomly taken) checked by fit-up tests.
4.2.2.1 Fit-up tests

Fit-up tests shall be carried out for bracelet anodes on a vertical tube of the same diameter as the
pipeline in order to check that the anodes are correctly designed.
3 bracelets anodes shall be fit up at the beginning, middle and end of the fabrication by the Supplier.
4.2.3 Inspection and report

Supplier shall issue an inspection document according to EN 10204. Final inspection shall be
performed by Company representative.
Acceptance of the product shall only be declared on the basis of this certificate and if all the
documents to be provided by the Supplier comply with this specification:
 A list of all melts numbered in chronological order, showing each anode with its serial number,
gross weights and related melt number,
 Chemical analysis certificates for each melt indicating uncertainties of the measurement for
each compound and with valid calibration certificate,
 Electrochemical test certificates giving the method, the results and the melt number or the
serial number in the casting operation,
 Average density of the alloy,
 Mill certificates of the steels used,
 Test reports according to 0.
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COMPANY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

GENERAL SPECIFICATION CORROSION

01 09/2018 Second adaptation including minor modification for referential that

Owning entity: RPE/COR Managing entity: RPE

DIGITAL SIGNATURE SECTION

No Role Name Position Entity Date

2. Reference documents .....................................................................................................4

3. Amendment to EN 12496 ................................................................................................5

4. Additional requirements to EN 12496 .......................................................................... 11

4.2 Tests for pre-qualification, production and acceptance ............................................ 11

Appendix 1 Slender stand-off anode welded on structure .............................................. 14

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will be used before final approval.

§ 4.3.4 Anode consumption rate

- Type A3 of Annex B (table B1) of EN 12496.

§ 5.3 Physical properties

§ 5.4 Electrochemical testing

the alloy has been prequalified.

Table 1: Closed-circuit potentials and anode current capacity

Laboratory Practical Closed circuit potential

ε = 1650 - 20(T - 20) for Al-Ga

§ 5.5 Anode core materials

Core surface preparation before casting

 Grit blasting to Sa 2½ according to ISO 8501-1,

Structures in the Gulf of Guinea,

Table 3: Maximum anode/support distance "l"

Core diameter 2" 2½" 3" 4"

§ 5.6 Cable connections

§ A.2 Anode dimensions and straightness

§ A.4 Anode surface irregularities

§ A.5.2 Stand-Off and flush mounting anodes

§ A.5.3 Bracelet anodes

§ A.6 Internal defects and destructive testing

4. Additional requirements to EN 12496

4.1 Anode design

4.1.2 Marking of anodes

 The type of alloy (Mg, Zn or Al),

 The serial No. in the casting.

4.1.3 Supplier’s obligations

4.2 Tests for pre-qualification, production and acceptance

4.2.2 Tests during production

Item To be checked Acceptance criteria

Insert - Material Requirements of amended § 5.5 of EN 12496

- Net weight Tolerances of amended Annex A.1 of EN 12496

- Surface preparation Requirements of amended § 5.5 of EN 12496

- Position Tolerances of Annex A.3 of EN 12496

Alloy - Chemical composition Composition of amended § 5.2 of EN 12496

- Electrochemical capacity See Table 1

- Closed circuit potential See Table 1

Item To be checked Acceptance criteria

Such inspection test shall be performed according to the following frequency:

4.2.2.1 Fit-up tests

4.2.3 Inspection and report

Appendix 1 Slender stand-off anode welded on structure

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