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Soil Resistivity Measurement
Cathodic Protection System for Underground Piping
Company provides upgrade the cathodic
protection system of underground piping. The
propose system shall be distributed Impressed
current cathodic protection system which shall
be utilized the distributed high silicon iron
chromium anodes powered by suitable
transformer rectifier
Discreet Grid Anode System for New And Existing Tanks
CCPL engineers design the discreet grid anode
system to provide impressed current cathodic
protection to the external surface of on-grade
storage tank floor plates.
The anode grid system may be installed
directly beneath the tank plates with an anode
to the tank floor separation in the region of 15
to 50 cms. The system may also be easily
located between leak prevention membranes
and tank bottom or between primary and
secondary tank floors.
The performance of the cathodic protection
system is monitored by permanent reference
electrodes strategically placed immediately
below the tank floor plates.
The discreet anode grid system may be design
to meet a specific clients requirements or to
internationally recognized standards. The
cable, junction boxes and transformer rectifiers
are design to comply with regulatory
requirements, including ingress protection
rating and localized areas hazardous zone
classification.
Sacrificial Anodes (Fixed)
This system comprises of direct fixing of
galvanic sacrificial anode, directly to the
storage tank floor or shell plates. The anodes are
normally either alloys or predominantly zinc or
aluminum. The cathodic protection electrical
current flow is created by the natural occurring
potential difference that exist between the
galvanic anode materials and the storage tank
plates (low carbon steel).The anodes comprise
of alloy ingots cast around a central steel core.
The anodes are shaped to produce a good
surface are to weight ratio, this having the
effect to minimize anode to electrolyte contact
resistance.
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Soil & Electrolyte Analysis
Distributed Surface Anode Bed
CCPL conducts survey, grading of any other work necessary
to provide access to work location. CCPL locates and
identifies the underground facilities in the vicinity of anode
type installations is high silicon cast iron canister or bare
anodes. For the bare anodes, prior to installation pour a
sufficient quantity of coke breeze to fell the anode hole to a
level corresponding to the depth specified as per the client
specification.
Tank internal Cathodic Protection System
The style of internal cathodic protection system entirely
depends upon the design and operating parameters of the
storage tank to be protected. The cost common
application for storage tank internal cathodic protection
Sacrificial Anodes(Suspended)
The suspended sacrificial anode system principal is
very much similar to the fixed sacrificial anodes. In this
case the sacrificial anodes are equipped with nylon
type suspension ropes, which attach the roof of the
tank. The anodes to structure electrical connections
are made via a suitably install cable, which provides a
return path for the cathodic protection current. The
anodes are suspended at strategic position to ensure
cathodic protection is uniformly provided to the
protected surface.
In addition to the above method, the anodes may be
suspended from the roof using anodes access unit. This
may allow the anodes to be withdrawn for inspection
and periodic replacement.
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Ground Bed Location & Current Drain Test
Deep Well Anode Bed
CCPL performs survey, soil investigation, and grading or any
other site preparation to the anode installation. All date is
measured and recorded. In this system single or multiple
anodes is installed in pre-bored hole of known depth and
individual cables is routed and terminated in the
respective junction boxes. The deep well anode hole is
drilled in vertical direction of known diameter and up to a
desired depth approved by the client. Earth resistance is
measured at regular intervals and recorded. The anode is
powered into the holes and feels with coke breeze backfill
materials around the anodes up to desired level. In each
installation a 50mm vent pipe is fitted with anodes to
dissipate gases associated with the anodic reaction to
prevent the gas blockage and hence polarization of
anode. All anode cables is routed thru a PVC pipe inside
the holes.
Concrete Cathodic Protection System
The anodes are installed in strict accordance with the
manufactures guidelines. The anode current density
and the anode type is chosen depend on the
reinforcement steel density. The concrete surface is
cleaned and abraded by dry grit blast cleaning,
scrabbling or high pressure water blasting to a degree
of cleanliness and roughness suitable for the
subsequent overlay. The cathodic protection system
must br install over a sound concrete. The anodes are
installed between the reinforcement steel and
concrete.
Tubular Anodes
Anodes are to be housed in PVC tubular tubes. The
anodes were to be fixed rigidly in place with an anode
centralizer at the opening in the tube. The PVC tubes
are wall mounted using PVC wall brackets and anodes
leads is routed in PVC conduits and terminated in the
junction box.
For the monitoring of CP system, permanent reference
electrodes are installed at the level of, and parallel to
the reinforcing steel.
After the installation of anodes, a concrete overlay
extends over the whole area of the structure covered by
cathodic protection.
Impressed Current Suspended Anodes
The impressed current cathodic protection system used
inert anodes suspended from the anode access units.
The anode type is normally tubular silicon iron, fitted
with an integral nylon rope, which is tethered to anode
access units. The anode cable is conveyed along the
rope and terminates through the anode access units into
an anode junction box. The use of tubular anodes
provides the maximum surface are to weight ration and
thereof re-reduces anode to electrolyte contact
residence. The anodes are positioned to provide a
uniform level of current distribution to the protected
surfaces.
To provide suitable level of current distribution the
anodes maybe installed in ring formation following the
profile of the tank diameter. The system is powered by
transformer rectifier. To enable monitoring the cathodic
protection system performance, permanent reference
electrodes may be positioned at strategic location.