Automatic marine cathodic protection system using galvanic anode

Details Automatic marine cathodic protection system using galvanic anode Automatic marine cathodic protection system using galvanic anode

1995-02-14

1997-05-06

Shoop, Jr., William M.

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Anti-electrolysis

204194, 204196, C23F 1302

Patent

active

056274149

ABSTRACT:
An automatic system uses sacrificial galvanic anodes to to provide a controlled and optimum amount of cathodic protection against galvanic corrosion on submerged metal parts. Intermittently pulsed control circuitry enables an electro-mechanical servo system to control a resistive element interposed between the sacrificial anodes and the electrically bonded underwater parts. In an active mode of operation a current is applied directly to the anodes to quickly establish the proper level of correction which is maintained during the passive mode. Incremental corrections are made over a period of time to provide stabilization of the protection and to conserve power. A visual indication of the amount of protection is available at all times. Circuitry and indicating devices are included which facilitate location and correction of potentially harmful stray currents and to prevent loss of sacrificial anodes to nearby marine structures.

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