08a Mitigation of Corrosion by Cathodic Protection

Mitigation of corrosion by
cathodic protection
Stephen Hall,
Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer,
Wood Group Kenny.
Agenda
• Question
• Objective
• Where it all Began
• Applications of CP
• General Corrosion Description
• General CP Description
• CP Design Criterion
• Types of CP system
• Galvanic Anode System
• Impressed Current (ICCP) System
• Comparing CP Systems
• CP Monitoring
• Key Design Standards
• Questions & Discussion
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Objective
The objective of this presentation is to provide an introduction to

the principles of corrosion mitigation by way of cathodic
protection (CP) within a bias towards an offshore environment.
The presentation will provide an overview of ‘Sacrificial Anode’
(SA) and ‘Impressed Current’ (ICCP) based systems.

Question
What is cathodic protection

(CP)?

Answer
Electrochemical protection by
decreasing the
corrosion potential to a level at
which the corrosion rate of the
metal is significantly reduced”
(ISO 8044)

What is Corrosion/Cathodic Protection

Applications of CP

General Corrosion Description
• Corrosion is a process that occurs naturally to metal and alloys.
• When a metal is immersed in any electrolyte (such as seawater), an

electrical potential cell is set up at the metal/electrolyte interface.
• Within the cell:

• Metallic atoms give up one or more electrons to become positively
charged ions (anodic reaction)
(2Fe => 2Fe2⁺ + 4e)
• Oxygen, water and the released electrons combine to form negatively

charged hydroxyl ions (cathodic reaction)
(O2 + 2H2O + 4e- => 4OH⁻)
• Cathodic protection controls the location of the anodic reaction

Where it all Began
• “The first practical use of cathodic protection is generally
credited to Sir Humphrey Davy in the 1820s. Davy’s advice
was sought by the Royal Navy in investigating the corrosion of
copper sheeting used for cladding the hulls of naval vessels.
Davy found that he could preserve copper in sea water by the
attachment of small quantities of iron or zinc; the copper
became, as Davy put it, “cathodically protected” (Francis ,
1981).
The principle has not really changed!!!
Reference: Francis, P, E., 1981. Cathodic Protection in practice. Online

(http://www.npl.co.uk/upload/pdf/cathodic_protection_in_practise.pdf). Accessed 10 July, 2014.

CP Description
• Cathodic polarisation of all noble sites (cathodes) to the most active
(anode) site on the metal surface.

CP Description
• The Galvanic Series of metals illustrates the difference in
potential between differing metals.

CP Description
• Polarisation is achieved by the application of CP.
• Generally accepted potential range for ‘cathodically protected’ carbon

steel -800mV to -1100mV vs. Ag/AgCl.
• Sacrificial Anodes:
• Al, Zn, Mg
• Impressed Current Anodes:

• Platinised Titanium, Mixed Metal Oxide, Silicon Iron,

Types of CP

CP Description
Lifecycle of CP System
-600
-800
Potential (mV)
-900
-1000
Polarisation
Depolarisation
Protected Design Life Under Protection
A B D C
Phase

CP Description
Lifecycle of CP System
-600
-800
Potential (mV)
-900
-1000
Protected
A B D C
Phase

CP Design Criteria
Material Minimum Protective Maximum Protective
Potential (V)* Potential (V)*
Carbon Steels
Immersed in seawater -0.80 -1.10
Buried in sediment -0.90 -1.10
Duplex Stainless Steel -0.50 -0.80
Martensitic Stainless Steel -0.50 -0.80
* The potentials are referenced to a Ag/AgCl reference

electrode

Galvanic Anodes

Impressed Current (ICCP) Anodes

Impressed Current (ICCP) System
Power Unit Converts from AC to DC and steps down the voltage
typically in the range of 18V to 30V
Electronics Constant Potential, Constant Voltage, Constant

Current;
Data logger;
Remote Monitoring
Cables Minimal voltage drop required.
Need to be durable for long term subsea use.
Structure/Power Unit -ve Connection
Anode/Power Unit +ve Connection
Anode A noble material (Generally MMO – Mixed Metal
Oxide). Should be installed at ‘remote earth’. Different
Strategy for vessels

CP System Type Comparison
Galvanic Anode System ICCP System
Low OPEX (reduced maintenance required). High OPEX (maintenance required).
Interference problems are limited to non- CP interference issues are likely.

existent.
Lower Current output and Mass Ratio. Higher Current output to Mass Ratio.
Considered more suitable for confined spaces Considered less suitable for confined space due
due to gas evolution. to gas evolution.
Uncontrollable Output. Controllable Output.
Based on the potential difference between the External power supply is needed.
anode and the structure (driving force).
Mainly used for offshore pipelines, subsea Generally Used for aged platform structures and
structures and new platform structures. retro fit.

CP System Monitoring

Common CP Design Standards
Specification Onshore/Offshore Comments
DNV RP B-401 Offshore Cathodic Protection Design
Norsok M-503, 1997 Offshore Cathodic Protection, Common Requirements
AWWA D106-10 Onshore Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection Systems
For The Interior Submerged Surfaces Of Steel
Water Tanks
NACE SP0169:2007 Onshore Control of External Corrosion on Underground or
Submerged Metallic Piping Systems
API Recommended Practice 651 Onshore Cathodic Protection of Above ground Petroleum
Storage Tanks, 1997
API Recommended Practice 2A Offshore Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing
and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms,
Section 14.0
BS EN 12954 Both Cathodic Protection of Buried and Immersed
Metallic Structures – General
Principles and Application for Pipelines”
BS EN 13509 Both Cathodic Protection Measurement Techniques

Further viewing for CP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAlC75xG4qU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYd9ENn1nP0&list=PLTBnXCO7ptx
MdjbUqBqnOONpmmxNmY4Am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JweyK4rs6TE
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cathodic+protection+anodes&tbm=
isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=PKi3U8CjDJHB7AbzpYDwBQ&ve
d=0CEMQsAQ&biw=1587&bih=1012

Anode Material Types

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Mitigation of corrosion by

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What is cathodic protection

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• When a metal is immersed in any electrolyte (such as seawater), an

• Within the cell:

• Oxygen, water and the released electrons combine to form negatively

• Cathodic protection controls the location of the anodic reaction

The principle has not really changed!!!

Reference: Francis, P, E., 1981. Cathodic Protection in practice. Online

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• Generally accepted potential range for ‘cathodically protected’ carbon

• Impressed Current Anodes:

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* The potentials are referenced to a Ag/AgCl reference

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Electronics Constant Potential, Constant Voltage, Constant

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Interference problems are limited to non- CP interference issues are likely.

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