Sun powers Libya cathodic-protection system

Journal Article · Mon Mar 22 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5201982

Currer, G W

Well castings and part of the main 300-mile-long, 32-in diameter pipeline from Sarir to Tobruk are cathodically protected by solar power, which prevents galvanic action by applying an electric direct current of appropriate magnitude and polarity to the steel structures. They then act as cathodes and become the recipients of metallic ions. At each cathodic-protection station, the solar-generaor system consists of solar-panel arrays, electronic controls, and batteries.

• Research Organization: Metals and Pipeline Endurance Ltd, Hertfordshire, Hitchin, Engl
• OSTI ID: 5201982
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Vol. 80:12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
02 PETROLEUM
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
PIPELINES
CATHODIC PROTECTION
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
USES
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
LIBYA
STEELS
AFRICA
ALLOYS
CORROSION PROTECTION
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
EQUIPMENT
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
140909* - Solar Thermal Utilization- Miscellaneous Solar Applications- (1980-)
022000 - Petroleum- Transport
Handling
& Storage
020300 - Petroleum- Drilling & Production
140501 - Solar Energy Conversion- Photovoltaic Conversion
360105 - Metals & Alloys- Corrosion & Erosion