Abstract
Corrosion of pipelines under cathodic protection (CP) caused by induced alternating current (AC) is highly dependent on the cathodic current density. This study uses electrical resistance probes to produce a corrosion rate map of the AC/DC current density domain, using a galvanostatic CP system subject to varying AC voltage interference levels. Two corrosion domains are recognized at high or low CP, respectively. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is utilized for analysis of surface oxides, being primarily magnetite and ferrous hydroxide. The results are discussed in a Pourbaix diagram context.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1026-1033 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Corrosion |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2019 |
Keywords
- Alternating current (AC)
- Cathodic protection
- Corrosion rate
- Depolarization
- Passivity
- Potential E-pH diagram
- X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Programme Area
- Programme Area 3: Energy Resources