Cathodic protection system

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Bell, Bruce F. (Department: 1746)

Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods

Electrolytic material treatment

Metal or metal alloy

C204S196360, C204S196180, C204S196190, C204S196210

Reexamination Certificate

active

06958116

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method of and an apparatus (20) for cathodic protection of reinforced concrete using discrete anodes (22) in or on the reinforced concrete member (14) to improve performance and service life of the discrete anodes. The discrete anode (22) is embedded in a cementitous grout or mortar (24) to encapsulate the anode (22) and provide contact to complete the cathodic protection circuit. A lithium salt is added to the cementitous grout or mortar (24) in an amount of at least about 0.05 gram per cubic centimeter. The lithium salt functions to enhance the performance of the cathodic protection system (20) by minimizing the deleterious effects of the anode reaction products on the grout or mortar adjacent to the anode and increasing the protective current delivered to the reinforcing steel.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6217742 (2001-04-01), Bennett

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