Low-Maintenance Remotely Monitored Cathodic Protection Systems

Abstract

Cathodic protection (CP) prevents the corrosion of Corps of Engineers structures such as lock gates, bulkheads, and piers. CP systems must be evaluated and adjusted regularly to make sure that they are providing appropriate levels of corrosion protection. Several companies manufacture systems that are designed to perform this evaluation automatically and/or from a remote location. The objectives of this work were to evaluate commercially available remote monitoring systems to determine their suitability for use on Corps of Engineers Civil Works structures, and to provide equipment selection and implementation guidance for Army Engineer Districts. Three systems were evaluated in the field at Canaveral Lock, Florida, and the results are documented in this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA403169

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  • James B. Bushman
  • Michael J. Szeliga
  • Vicki L. Van Blaricum
  • William R. Norris

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  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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