An Introduction to Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection

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

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION
2. SACRIFICIAL ANODE CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM DESIGN PROCEDURES
3. DETERMINATION OF CURRENT REQUIRED FOR PROTECTION
4. DETERMINATION OF ANODE OUTPUT
5. DETERMINATION OF NUMBER OF ANODES REQUIRED
6.  DETERMINATION OF ANODE LIFE
7. SEASONAL VARIATION IN ANODE OUTPUT
8. SACRIFICIAL ANODE MATERIALS
9. 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 advantages and disadvantages of sacrificial anode systems;
• Learn about the soil conditions where sacrificial anodes are most effective;
• Learn about the metals applicable for anode material;
• Find out how sacrificial anode systems differ from impressed current systems;
• Learn where magnesium anodes are most effectively employed;
• Learn about relatively recent uses for aluminum anodes; and
• Learn about operational and maintenance considerations for sacrificial anode systems.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for civil engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to the principles of sacrificial anode cathodic protection systems.

Benefit for Attendee

This course will give professional engineers and others an introduction to the principles and practices that are the basis of corrosion protection systems employing sacrificial or galvanic anodes.

Course Introduction

This is an introduction to cathodic protection for galvanic and sacrificial anode systems.

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 Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection

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Course Summary

This course will give you an introduction to principles of design and maintenance of sacrificial anode cathodic protection systems...

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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