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cathodic protection reference electrode

Hello young readers! Back with some good stuff to go over today regarding a fantastic tool known as impressed current cathodic protection system. Now that might also look like a big and complicated word but you know what? That is what I am here to break it down for you.

Ok, so what is generally a cathodic protection reference electrode. This tool allows us to test the functionality of a cathodic protection system. Cathodic protection? you might be asking yourself. However, it can be used for a variety of purposes, one of which (ironically) is corrosion protection on metal structures — pipelines that transport oil or gas. Imagine a shiny new bicycle. If you are not careful, of course, it will be rust in the rain tend to tattered. However, if you make sure to polish or paint on a special layer, it stays bright and fresh! That is how it puts cathodic protection of any metal structure. The reference electrode serves as the equivalent of a thermometer to tell us how well this protection is working. It helps us understand if the system is working well, or not and what we need to rectify.

The Importance of Proper Reference Electrode Placemen

This result is now no different than when a doctor takes your temperature and you need to put the thermometer in the appropriate spot for doctors ensure that you are normal. If we have put in the wrong place it can give us wrong results. Just think if a doctor were to use a broken thermometer or smear the thermometer by putting it in the wrong place. Sometimes, they are going to feel that your temperature is up even though it is not so! Similarly, if the reference electrode is not placed the right way it can seem that the cathodic protection system works very well but in reality it does not work. This in-turn can wear the pipes to break and leads to serious problems later on such as leaks in the pipelines. And those leaks are dangerous and costly to repair. Therefore, correct placement is key to ensuring everything stays in place.

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