Patent classifications
C23F13/06
Pipe body cathodic protection
A flexible pipe for subsea transportation of production fluids, a method of manufacturing flexible pipe body and a method of providing corrosion protection to armour wires of at least one tensile armour layer of a flexible pipe having a breached pipe annulus are disclosed. The flexible pipe comprises a fluid retaining layer, an outer sheath and at least one tensile armour layer comprising a plurality of helically wound monofilament armour wires of a first material, each having a non-circular cross section with an aspect ratio of greater than 1:2 disposed between the fluid retaining layer and the outer sheath. The tensile armour layer further comprises at least one helically wound elongate anode element substantially having a cross-section aspect ratio of 1:1 and comprising a further material, interposed between armour wires, the anode element cross section having an area that is 50% or less of a corresponding area of said non-circular cross section.
Galvanic anode and method of corrosion protection
A hybrid sacrificial galvanic anode, an anodic system including the hybrid sacrificial anode, and a method of cathodically protecting steel reinforcement in concrete structures is provided. The hybrid anode provides initial steel polarization followed by long term galvanic protection without the use of batteries or external power supplies.
Galvanic anode and method of corrosion protection
A hybrid sacrificial galvanic anode, an anodic system including the hybrid sacrificial anode, and a method of cathodically protecting steel reinforcement in concrete structures is provided. The hybrid anode provides initial steel polarization followed by long term galvanic protection without the use of batteries or external power supplies.
CABLE-TO-PIPE CONNECTOR
A cable-to-pipe connector is provided. A cable-to-pipe connector for providing continuous transfer of current from a cable to a utility pipe in above grade and below grade systems, comprising a conductive lug comprising a head at a top end of the conductive lug affixed to a noncircular neck that is further affixed to a body in a linear formation, the head, the neck, and the body having decreasing diameters respectively. An insulating shell partially encasing by the conductive lug. A horizontal aperture at a midway point of the head. A first fastener extending from above a top of the head through the horizontal aperture. A threaded member at a base end of the conductive lug and a bottom end of the insulation shell.
CABLE-TO-PIPE CONNECTOR
A cable-to-pipe connector is provided. A cable-to-pipe connector for providing continuous transfer of current from a cable to a utility pipe in above grade and below grade systems, comprising a conductive lug comprising a head at a top end of the conductive lug affixed to a noncircular neck that is further affixed to a body in a linear formation, the head, the neck, and the body having decreasing diameters respectively. An insulating shell partially encasing by the conductive lug. A horizontal aperture at a midway point of the head. A first fastener extending from above a top of the head through the horizontal aperture. A threaded member at a base end of the conductive lug and a bottom end of the insulation shell.
System and a method for notifying a user to replace a sacrificial anode
A device, system, and a method are provided for notifying a user to replace a sacrificial anode in a pool or spa system. The device is provided in the form of a body defining a cavity, a sacrificial anode, and a sensor. The sacrificial anode substantially surrounds the cavity when the sacrificial anode is coupled to the body. The sensor is at least partially received into the cavity and is in communication with a pool automation system. The sensor is designed to transmit a signal to the pool automation system when the sensor detects water within the cavity. The signal is processed by the pool automation system, and the pool automation system may then transmit a notification to a user that the sacrificial anode is depleted.
Offshore tension anode system and installation method thereof
The invention discloses an offshore Tension Anode system and an installation method thereof. The system comprises a tension platform, a tension device, a composite cable integrated with auxiliary anodes and reference electrodes, and a gravity type foundation base, wherein the tension device is installed on the tension platform; the upper end of the composite cable is tensioned by the tension device, and the lower end of the composite cable sinks to a seabed along with the gravity type foundation base and is anchored by the gravity type foundation base; and the composite cable integrated with the auxiliary anodes and the reference electrodes is a main part of the system. The system is simple in structure and convenient to install and transport. The invention further discloses the installation method of the system, which can safely and reliably install the offshore tension anode system on an offshore platform. The installation method mainly comprises: (1) lifting the composite cable and the gravity type foundation base to an offshore platform; (2) installing the gravity type foundation base on a seabed; (3) installing the composite cable; (4) tension adjustment and lock fixation of composite cable.
Reactive corrosion protection systems and methods for making and using the same
This disclosed technology includes a cathodic protection system for protection of metal components. The cathodic protection system can include a non-solid anodic composition, such as an anodic paste. The non-solid anodic composition can include zinc and/or magnesium. The cathodic protection system can include a barrier protection system that can include one or more layers. The barrier protection system can include an outer moisture barrier.
CATHODIC PROTECTION AND ANTI-FOULING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD
An anti-fouling arrangement in a marine vessel with a marine propulsion system, the propulsion system comprising at least one driveline housing, a torque transmitting drive shaft extending out of the driveline housing, and at least one propeller mounted on the drive shaft. The at least one propeller is electrically isolated from its drive shaft, wherein each electrically isolated propeller is connected to a positive terminal of a direct current power source, and each metallic component to be protected against fouling is connected to a negative terminal of the direct current power source. A control unit is arranged to regulate the voltage and current output from the direct current power source.
CATHODIC PROTECTION AND ANTI-FOULING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD
An anti-fouling arrangement in a marine vessel with a marine propulsion system, the propulsion system comprising at least one driveline housing, a torque transmitting drive shaft extending out of the driveline housing, and at least one propeller mounted on the drive shaft. The at least one propeller is electrically isolated from its drive shaft, wherein each electrically isolated propeller is connected to a positive terminal of a direct current power source, and each metallic component to be protected against fouling is connected to a negative terminal of the direct current power source. A control unit is arranged to regulate the voltage and current output from the direct current power source.