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Fabrication and installation of anodes for deep water pipelines cathodic protection

Journal Article · · Materials Performance
OSTI ID:495309

The major operator of oil and gas pipelines in the North and Norwegian Seas has used different coating systems for external corrosion protection. Presented herein is the company`s experience with cathodic protection design, fabrication, and installation of anodes for deep water pipelines. The cathodic protection (CP) systems for the pipelines are based on using sacrificial anodes. Because the design of the CP system and purchase of sacrificial anodes are carried out early in the development of projects, the CP and anode design are often not optimal. In many projects, flexibility is required during production and installation of anodes.

OSTI ID:
495309
Journal Information:
Materials Performance, Journal Name: Materials Performance Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 36; ISSN MTPFBI; ISSN 0094-1492
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English