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Cathodic protection of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe utilizing zinc anodes

Journal Article · · Materials Performance
OSTI ID:477171
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  1. Corrosion Consulting Service Corp., Fallbrook, CA (United States)
  2. Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District, Fort Worth, TX (United States)
Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe in two pipelines experienced corrosion failure within the first 10 years of service. Mechanical damages developed a migration path for chlorides in the soil to reach the prestress wire. A safe, reliable cathodic protection (CP) system was required to keep the lines viable for their design life. A sacrificial zinc anode CP system was developed.
OSTI ID:
477171
Journal Information:
Materials Performance, Journal Name: Materials Performance Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 36; ISSN MTPFBI; ISSN 0094-1492
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English