Impressed cathodic protection, anyone? It may seem to be a difficult and big term, but it is just very important to prevent things such as pipelines and other huge structures from rust. But so, rust is a bastard when it comes to anything that holds liquids [like oil and gas] in. So, in this article, we will give you some more insights on how impressed cathodic protection system serves our pipes to protect them and allow them to do their work longer.
Rust forms anytime a metal touches air or water. Rust can be a very serious concern for lines that transmit valuable commodities such as oil and gas. As the rust grows, it can weaken your pipes, which makes them more apt to break and have leaks. That is when impressed cathodic protection comes in to avoid all these aforementioned issues.
Cathodic protection using impressed current ) uses electricity to prevent rusting. The process operates to hook up an energy container for the line. This connection results in a flow of tiny particles known as electrons running from the metal pipe to something that rusts more easily. What this does is the other material become rusty instead of the pipe. This keeps the pipeline from rusting, which is very important to keep the fluids inside it running smoothly.
Because impressed current cathodic protection system does such a great job of preventing rust, it can be a major cost and time saver for repairing pipelines. If we did not have such protection, pipelines would need constant attention and repair. The cost of fixing that every time it come up can get very expensive and time consuming. Over the months and years, we fix the pipes with a little glue or solder so that they do not break through entirely._IMPLEMENTED CATHODIC PROTECTIONBut at those pressures where corrosion is deadly and impressed cathodic protection has been put into place, we no longer have to fix the pipes as much. This suggests the pipelines are able to last a lot more and also for that reason, cost you much less in the long run to take care of.
Then, what is the principle of impressed cathodic protection? Like we said before the pipeline is connected to a power source That electrical current travels from one pipe to the other and eventually through the water down into the earth. This current is said to take electrons from the contemporary of metals running in the soil, thereby preventing the pipe metal from launching into a whirlwind cruciation. In effect the pipeline is being almost encased within a safe, protective shield of inviolability.
Impressed cathodic protection is applicable to more than pipelines, it may be used with all manner of metal structures. This corrosion protection on everything from bridges to water tanks and even boats can give the whole industry a real boost. Using impressed cathodic protection prolongs the life of these structures, allowing them to be operated safely and humanely for many years to come.
We specialize in the design and installation of impressed or galvanic cathodic protection systems for many applications. Feel confident that with us, your pipes and other metal corrosion-prone structures are in good hands. Not alone you can save time and money but the lifespan of your buildings will thus enhance also.
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