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The Importance of Professional Cathodic

Protection Installation for Ensuring Effective
Corrosion Prevention
Cathodic Protection Installation
Cathodic protection is a corrosion
prevention method used to protect metal
structures such as pipelines, tanks, and
offshore structures from corrosion. The
installation of cathodic protection
systems involves the application of a
direct electrical current to the metal
structure, which protects it from
corrosion. This article will discuss the
basics of cathodic protection installation,
including the types of cathodic protection
systems, the installation process, and the
benefits of cathodic protection.
 Types of Cathodic Protection Systems
There are two types of cathodic protection installation systems: impressed current and
sacrificial anode. Impressed current systems involve the use of an external power source, such
as a rectifier, to provide a direct current to the metal structure. This current is applied to the
structure through an anode, which is typically made of a material such as graphite, titanium, or
platinum. The anode corrodes instead of the metal structure, protecting it from corrosion.

Sacrificial anode systems, on the other hand, use a metal that is more electrically active than
the metal structure being protected. The sacrificial anode corrodes instead of the metal
structure, protecting it from corrosion. The most common materials used for sacrificial anodes
are aluminum, zinc, and magnesium.
 Installation Process

The installation of a cathodic protection installation system involves several steps. First, the structure
being protected is cleaned and prepared for installation. This may involve sandblasting or other
surface preparation techniques to remove any existing corrosion or surface contaminants.

Next, the cathodic protection system is designed and installed. The design of the system will depend
on the type of system being used, the size of the structure being protected, and other factors such as
the location and environment of the structure.

For impressed current systems, the anodes are installed in the ground or in the water surrounding the
structure being protected. The anodes are connected to a rectifier, which supplies the direct current
to the anodes. The current is then conducted to the metal structure through a cable or other
conductor.
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