Cathodic protection of offshore structures - Problems and solutions

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5332307

Robson, D N.C.

The paper outlines the three basic options for cathodically protecting offshore structures; namely impressed current or sacrificial anodes protecting a bare metal structure or sacrificial anodes on a totally painted structure. Some of the problems encountered by these systems are described and some specific examples experienced by Britiol structures are discussed in more detail. Various solutions for overcoming these problems are discussed and comparisons made of their respective costs and ease of implementation. Finally, some solution to CP problems adopted by Britoil are described with emphasis on the difficulties in implementation.

• OSTI ID: 5332307
• Report Number(s): CONF-850941-
• Resource Relation: Conference: European offshore conference, Aberdeen, UK, 10 Sep 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
CATHODIC PROTECTION
ANODES
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COST
ELECTRIC CURRENTS
METALS
PAINTS
PIPELINES
COATINGS
CORROSION PROTECTION
CURRENTS
ELECTRODES
ELEMENTS
420206* - Engineering- Mining & Drilling Equipment & Facilities- (1980-1989)
423000 - Engineering- Marine Engineering- (1980-)
360105 - Metals & Alloys- Corrosion & Erosion