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Commissioning of Cathodic Protection Systems

Abstract

This chapter indicates the stages at which tests should be made for commissioning of cathodic protection (CP) systems for buried and immersed structures, tanks, and internally protected plant.

The effectiveness of a CP installation depends on applying and maintaining the correct potential difference between the structure and the adjacent environment at all parts of the structure. This is the objective of the procedures described in this chapter.

Engineers and designers have to ensure that the checkout and commissioning procedures are sufficient to demonstrate that the CP system installation satisfies the criteria established by the project tender documents and the associated company specifications ...

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