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Title: Shell develops unique anode system

Abstract

This article reports on how additional cathodic protection requirements on Shell Offshore Inc.'s Cognac platform in the Gulf of Mexico have led to the development of a unique anode carrying member for deepwater anode placement. The need for additional anodes was determined after extensive monitoring indicated a reduction of corrosion protection below 300 ft. at Cognac, especially in the well conductor bays. Each anode carrying member is between 75 to 90 ft. long with a 0.375-in. pipe wall and an OD of 18 in. The member is lowered to a depth of about 90 ft. before a diver is required for hookup.

Authors:
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
5481422
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 55:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING; OFFSHORE PLATFORMS; CATHODIC PROTECTION; ANODES; CORROSION PROTECTION; DEPTH; DIVING OPERATIONS; GULF OF MEXICO; MONITORING; PIPES; WALLS; ATLANTIC OCEAN; CARIBBEAN SEA; DIMENSIONS; ELECTRODES; SEAS; SURFACE WATERS; 423000* - Engineering- Marine Engineering- (1980-)

Citation Formats

Wilson, J. Shell develops unique anode system. United States: N. p., 1983. Web.
Wilson, J. Shell develops unique anode system. United States.
Wilson, J. 1983. "Shell develops unique anode system". United States.
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title = {Shell develops unique anode system},
author = {Wilson, J},
abstractNote = {This article reports on how additional cathodic protection requirements on Shell Offshore Inc.'s Cognac platform in the Gulf of Mexico have led to the development of a unique anode carrying member for deepwater anode placement. The need for additional anodes was determined after extensive monitoring indicated a reduction of corrosion protection below 300 ft. at Cognac, especially in the well conductor bays. Each anode carrying member is between 75 to 90 ft. long with a 0.375-in. pipe wall and an OD of 18 in. The member is lowered to a depth of about 90 ft. before a diver is required for hookup.},
doi = {},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/5481422}, journal = {Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States)},
number = ,
volume = 55:2,
place = {United States},
year = {Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1983},
month = {Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1983}
}