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Evaluating the feasibility of cathodically protecting aboveground storage tanks

Journal Article · · Materials Performance
OSTI ID:61252
 [1];  [2]
  1. Mobil Refining Australia Pty. Ltd., Altona (Australia)
  2. Solomon Corrosion Consulting Services Pty. Ltd., Hampton (Australia)
Cathodic protection (CP) and periodic internal inspection are two methods available for managing soil-side corrosion problems on aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). A study of the feasibility of cathodically protecting up to 120 tanks was conducted. The corrosiveness of the environment and feasibility of the work was determined by conducting current drainage tests on representative tanks. There was little correlation between properties of the bulk foundation or surrounding soil and soil-side corrosion. Extending the intervals between internal inspections was found to economically justify the application of CP.
OSTI ID:
61252
Journal Information:
Materials Performance, Journal Name: Materials Performance Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 34; ISSN 0094-1492; ISSN MTPFBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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