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impressed current cathodic protection definition

Impressed current cathodic  protection is  an important technique to reduce corrosion in  metal structures, particularly in  marine applications. When it comes to safeguarding  valuable assets  such as ships, pipelines and  offshore platforms from  rust  and  corrosion, impressed  current cathodic protection  is  an  industry  mainstay. With  SME  Group  experience in marine services,our  customers  can be  confident  their assets  are cared for and  protected from the damaging  effects of corrosion.

 

Impressed current cathodic  protection is a technique  to  protect metal structures from corrosion by  forcing  an electric  current on  the surface using anode. In that way,  the metal itself becomes a  cathode of an  electrochemical cell and retards oxidation which  would  lead to rust.  This last solution  is very suitable for marine environments,  as  the structures are continuously  exposed to salt water  and a  more  rapid  corrosion occurs.

Advantages  of impressed current  cathodic protection Pros  outweigh the cons.

Benefits of using impressed current cathodic protection

Long  term  protection:  The  impressed  current  cathodic  protection  provides long lasting  corrosion  protection to  the  metal elements,  thus  preserving  their  life.

 

3)  Cost-effective:  Though it  may  be  more  expensive  to  install  the  system,  compared  with  other corrosion  prevention  methods,  the  reduction  of  maintenance  and  repair  costs in  future  indicate  that  impressed  current  protection  is  a  cost-saving  measure.

 

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