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Evaluation of galvanic anodes: Cathodic protection design for double bottom tanks

Journal Article · · Materials Performance
OSTI ID:231152
 [1];  [2]
  1. Mobil Engineering and Production, Farmers Branch, TX (United States)
  2. Mobil Beaumont Refinery, TX (United States)

An investigation was conducted on the performance of two different cathodic protection (CP) system designs using zinc ribbon anodes for corrosion control for above ground storage tanks with double bottoms. Results showed that zinc ribbon anode spacing in a chord fashion can be effective to achieve CP according to industry accepted standards.

OSTI ID:
231152
Journal Information:
Materials Performance, Journal Name: Materials Performance Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 35; ISSN 0094-1492; ISSN MTPFBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English