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IBP1196 11 DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR PREDICTING THE BEHAVIOR OF ELECTRIC CURRENT IN METALLIC STRUCTURES UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS 2
September 10-22
Hemán Rivera!, Lorenzo M. Martínez 2, Jorge J. Cantó , Lorenzo Martínez-Gomez3
Copyright 2011, Brazilian Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Institute - lBP This Technical Paper was prepared fo r presentation at the Rio Pipeline Conference & Exposition 2011 , held between September, 20 22, 201 L in Rio de Janeiro. This Technical Paper was selected for presentation by the Technical Committee of the event. The material as il is presented. does not necessarily represent Brazilian Petroleum. Gas and Biofuels lnstilule' opinion or that of its Members or Representatives. Authors consent to the publication of thi s Technical Paper in the Rio Pipeline Conference & Exposition 2011.
Abstract The behavior of electric cUITent from cathodic protection systems depends on many factors , like geometric and electrical properties of materials and media involved. [n most of the systems this behavior can be predicted during the design phase but in certain conditions like the presence of foreign structures or complex geometries, a detailed analysis is needed to ensure that the structures will be adequately protected and that the system will not cause any interference, which could represent a threat in the integrity of nearby structures. Certain tools allow the analysis of each system and to achieve a good prediction of its behavior, either existing or not yet installed, to be able to determine whether there are risks associated with their operation, or even predict ifthey have caused damage to sorne structure and the magnitude of it. The tools used in the development of the methodology included fieJd tests, analytical methods, computer programs for modeling, boundary element analysis and integrity assessment tools. It is noteworthy that unlike other methods of integrity assessment such as ECDA the proposed methodology is not focused on the evaluation of a structure, but in the operation of a cathodic protection system. The application of this methodology will enhance the safe operation of a cathodic protection system and even preven! operation accidents associated with poor performance or electrical interference generated by it.
Keywords : Cathod ic protection, interference
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Engineer - Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos Ph.D Materials Science - Corrosión y Protección Ingeniería S.e.
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Ph.D Materials Science - 1 Jniversidad Nacional Alltónoma ele Méxiro
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