Farwest Current November 2023

Farwest Current November 2023

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CORROSION CONTROL & CATHODIC PROTECTION SOLUTIONS

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TECHNICAL CORNER


MAKING EFFECTIVE CP CONNECTIONS TO A STRUCTURE

During a typical cathodic protection (CP) field survey, the CP technician must make effective electrical connections to the structure under test and other metallic components.  


Often, the technician will encounter an existing above-ground test station where a conductor (cable) is permanently attached to the structure under test and the other end is terminated to the test station panel. In this case, the connection to the structure is already made and is typically effective. 


However, when a ground-level or “flush-mount” test station is encountered, the enclosure may be flooded or may have been at some point, presenting testing challenges. The technician will still need to connect directly to the structure via the test station cables, but connection points or cables are often corroded, and a sound electrical connection may be challenging. If this is the case, a poor structure connection can result in inaccurate CP readings. Therefore, the connections and cables must be cleaned before testing. Cleaning methods include a file, wire brush, sandpaper or similar to clean the connection points. Read More - Click Here

MESSAGE FROM MORPH


THE IMPORTANCE OF DIELECTRIC COATINGS ON PIPELINES

The Role of Dielectric Coatings

Dielectric coatings play a crucial role in protecting buried pipelines from various forms of corrosion and degradation. Due to their exposure to soil, moisture and other environmental factors, metallic pipelines are susceptible to corrosion. Dielectric coatings help address these concerns and offer important benefits:

  1. Corrosion Prevention
  2. Insulation Properties
  3. Chemical Resistance
  4. Durability


The Importance of Coatings

The importance of dielectric coatings on buried pipelines cannot be overstated.Read More Click Here

INDUSTRY UPDATE


THE IMPACT OF THE MEGA RULE ON CATHODIC PROTECTION

Cathodic Protection is essential for preventing corrosion on underground and submerged metallic structures such as pipelines. The introduction of the Mega Rule by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has far-reaching implications for Cathodic Protection practices, extending federal oversight to an additional 400,000 miles of pipelines and bolstering safety protocols.


The Mega Rule focuses on the maximum operating pressure and integrity management of pipelines near High Consequence Areas (HCA) for onshore gas transmission pipelines. The changes extend federal safety requirements to onshore gas gathering pipelines with large diameters and high operating pressures, regardless of HCA rating. The Mega Rule expands corrosion control requirements for gas transmission pipelines having direct impact on operators and cathodic protection practices. 



Key Impacts on Pipeline Operators

The Mega Rule introduces sweeping changes in pipeline regulations, with specific implications for operators in areas ranging from safety protocols to public engagement. The changes are designed to enhance pipeline safety, reduce the likelihood of pipeline failures and mitigate the potential consequences of such failures. The Mega Rule addresses various aspects of pipeline operations, including integrity management, risk assessment, record-keeping and quality assurance. Read More - Click Here

DID YOU SEE OUR ARTICLE IN CORROSIONPEDIA?

Thanks to John Bollinger, Principal Engineer for his insights.

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