ACPro Induced AC Mitigation Ribbon by Farwest Corrosion

An Effective Electrical Path to Remove or Discharge AC Current From a Pipeline

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  • Pipeline corrosion, caused by induced AC current, is attributed to high voltage AC power lines in close proximity to a pipeline system. The corrosion can be extremely aggressive, far exceeding the normal corrosion rate caused by corrosive soils. Induced AC current can also be a safety issue to humans and must be effectively mitigated to reduce potential hazards. There are a number of methods to mitigate the risk and the correct solution will depend on many factors.

     

    AC mitigation systems are simply electrical “grounding” systems that provide an effective electrical path to remove or discharge AC current from the pipeline to the ground. In some cases, several solutions may be employed for this purpose, but whatever the methodology, the goal is to remove the AC current from the pipeline in a safe and controlled manner. 

     

    Farwest Corrosion's ACPro Mitigation Ribbon provides a linear grounding solution to eliminate the corrosion-causing effects of induced AC current on a pipeline installed in close proximity to high voltage power lines. 

     

    The ACPro features a bare, stranded copper conductor encased in a non-woven polyester sock with heavy-duty exterior brad for installation durability.  The sock is filled with your choice of Loresco PowerFillTM or a blend of hydrated gypsum and bentonite backfill.  

     

    The ACPro ribbon is 1.5" diameter and supplied on wooden reels. Installation of the ribbon is accomplished by trenching, plowing or directional drilling and a copper pigtail is provided for easy splicing.

     

     ACPro Product Advantages

    • Easy handling and installation

    • Cost effective

    • Low electrical resistivity

     

    ACPro Product Specifications

    Copper Conductor #6 AWG #2 AWG #1/0 AWG
    Backfill Loresco PowerFillTM or Gypsum Mixture
    Sock material Non-woven polyester fabric
    Sock dimension 1.5 inches (38 mm) diameter
    Length per reel Length per Reel  Available in 500, 1,000, and 1,500 ft. reels.  Custom lengths are also available.
    Pigtail for Spicing  A 24” length pigtail is provided at each end of product. Custom cables can be factory
     spliced to pigtail ends at additional cost.

     

    ACPro Ordering Details

    Conductor Farwest  Farwest Backfill Product Reel Weight - Pounds
    Size Model No. Part No. Material Wt.  Net Wt. Gross Wt.
    #6 AWG ACP-06-500 01-95404 Carbon 1.0 lbs/ft 500 760
    ACP-06-1000 01-95400 1,000 1,260
    ACP-06-1500 01-95402 1,500 1,760
    #6 AWG ACP-06-500-G 01-95405 Gypsum 1.0 lbs/ft 500 760
    ACP-06-1000-G 01-95401 1,000 1,260
    ACP-06-1500-G 01-95403 1,500 1,760
    #2 AWG ACP-02-500 01-95414 Carbon 1.1 lbs/ft 550 840
    ACP-02-1000 01-95410 1,100 1,390
    ACP-02-1500 01-95412 1,650 1,940
    #2 AWG ACP-02-500-G 01-95417 Gypsum 1.1 lbs/ft 550 840
    ACP-02-1000-G 01-95411 1,100 1,390
    ACP-02-1500-G 01-95416 1,650 1,940
    #1/0 AWG ACP-1/0-500 01-95424 Carbon 1.3 lbs/ft 650 855
    ACP-1/0-1000 01-95420 1,300 1,505
    ACP-1/0-1500 01-95422 1,950 2,155
    #1/0 AWG ACP-1/0-500-G 01-95425 Gypsum 1.3 lbs/ft 650 855
    ACP-1/0-1000-G 01-95421 1,300 1,505
    ACP-1/0-1500-G 01-95423 1,950 2,155

     

     

    For pricing, delivery information or additional technical information regarding the ACPro product line, please contact a Farwest Corrosion representative for assistance at 888-532-7937 or by email at sales@farwestcorrosion.com.