Publisher's Synopsis
This account of cathodic protection contains information from a range of international authors.;The text reflects advances made over the last decade, both in terms of understanding the complexity of the systems to which cathodic protection has been applied, and in assuring the reliability of the designs which have evolved. It shows how computer-validated design is superseding empirical design. It also includes the use of field gradient measurements for current output; acoustic transmission of potential data; and monitoring and surveying of cathodic protection systems. The risks in the application of cathodic protection both to protective coatings and to the mechanical properties of some materials are discussed. The emphasis throughout is placed on practical matters. These include interactions and stray currents, hazards to divers, detrimental effects leading to cracking, and potential measurements on buried pipes.
