An Introduction to Impressed Current Cathodic Protection

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION
2. DETERMINATION OF CIRCUIT RESISTANCE
3. DETERMINATION OF POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
4. SELECTION OF POWER SUPPLY TYPE
5. RECTIFIER SELECTION
6.  ANODES FOR IMPRESSED CURRENT SYSTEMS
7. OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

Upon completion of this course you will:

• Learn about the inherent flexibility impressed current systems provide;
• Learn about the importance of anode-to-electrolyte resistance;
• Learn why common practice is to connect several anodes in parallel in a group;
• Learn about special formulas to use for water tanks;
• Learn the importance of backfill in anode installation;
• Learn why the quality of splices and connections is important; and
• Learn about DC power supply alternatives.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for civil, mechanical, electrical and geotechnical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to impressed current cathodic protections.

Benefit for Attendee

This course will give professional engineers and other design and construction professionals an introduction to the fundamentals of impressed current cathodic protection systems.

Course Introduction

This is an introduction to impressed current cathodic protection for various infrastructure applications.

About Course Author

Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure.  For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues.  He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies.  He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.

Course Content

The course content is contained in the following PDF file:

An Introduction to Impressed Current Cathodic Protection

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Course Summary

This course will give you guidance you can apply to corrosion protection requirements for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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