• Title/Summary/Keyword: Cathodic Protection

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Evaluation of Corrosion Protection Efficiency and Analysis of Damage Detectability in Buried Pipes of a Nuclear Power Plant with 3D FEM (3D FEM 모델링을 이용한 원전 매설배관의 방식성능 평가 및 결함탐지능 분석)

  • Chang, Hyun Young;Park, Heung Bae;Kim, Ki Tae;Kim, Young Sik;Jang, Yoon Young
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Pressure Vessels and Piping
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.61-67
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    • 2015
  • 3D FEM modeling based on 3D CAD data has been performed to evaluate the efficiency of CP system in a real operating nuclear power plant. The results of it successfully produced sophisticated profiles of electrolytic potential and current distributions in the soil of an interested area. This technology is expected to be a breakthrough for detection technology of damages on buried pipes when it comes into combining with a brand of area potential earth current (APEC) and ground penetrated radar (GPR) technologies. 2D current distribution and 2D current vectors on the earth surface from the APEC survey will be used as boundary conditions with exact 3D geometry data resulting in visualization of locations and extents of corrosion damages on the buried pipes in nuclear power plants.

Study on New Candidate Coating Materials to Challenge Rudder Cavitation Damage

  • Lee, H.I.;Han, M.S.;Baek, K.K.;Lee, C.H.;Shin, C.S.;Chung, M.K.
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.7 no.5
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    • pp.274-282
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    • 2008
  • Ships' hull is typically protected by a combination of protective coating system and electrical cathodic protection system, which has been an economical and effective measure for ship's hull to date. However, ships' rudder and adjacent hull areas are known to be subjected to premature corrosion damages, which require more frequent coating repair than other hull areas. Conventional organic coating system for ship's hull has been known only to remain intact just for 2~3 months on the rudder and adjacent area, especially for the fast-going ships such as container carriers or naval vessels. In this study, special organic/inorganic coating materials, which are commercially available, were tested in terms of cavitation resistance as an alternative to existing rudder & hull protection system. Both standard ultrasonic tester and in-house developed ultra water jet test method were employed as a means to evaluate their performance against cavitation induced damages. Additionally, the overall cost evaluation and workability at actual shipyard were discussed.

Corrosion Protection Properties of Cobalt Salt for Water-Based Epoxy Coatings on 2024-T3 Aluminum Alloy

  • Thai, Thu Thuy;Trinh, Anh Truc;Pham, Gia Vu;Pham, Thi Thanh Tam;Xuan, Hoan Nguyen
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.8-15
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    • 2020
  • In this paper, the efficiency and the inhibition mechanisms of cobalt salts (cobalt nitrate and cobalt-exchange silica Co/Si) for the corrosion protection of AA2024 were investigated in a neutral aqueous solution by using the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and polarization curves. The experimental measurements suggest that cobalt cation plays a role as a cathodic inhibitor. The efficiency of cobalt cation was important at the concentration range from 0.001 to 0.01 M. The formation of precipitates of oxides/hydroxides of cobalt on the surface at low inhibitor concentration was confirmed by the Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) analysis. EIS measurements were also conducted for the AA2024 surface covered by water-based epoxy coating comprising Co/Si salt. The results obtained from exposure in the electrolyte demonstrated the improvement of the barrier and inhibition properties of the coating exposed in the electrolyte solution for a lengthy time. The SEM/EDS analysis in artificial scribes of the coating after salt spray testing revealed the release of cobalt cations in the coating defect to induce the barrier layer on the exposed AA2024 substrate.

A Study on the System Integrity of Gas Pipeline by High Voltage Power Line in Submarine Tunnel (절점망 해석프로그램을 이용한 해저터널 내 고전압 전력케이블에 의한 가스배관의 안전성 평가 연구)

  • Bae Jeong-Hyo,;Ha Tae-Hyun,;Lee Hyun-Goo,;Kim Dae-Kyeong,
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.5 no.4 s.16
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    • pp.21-26
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    • 2001
  • Because of the continuous growth of energy consumption, and also tile tendency to site power lines and pipelines along the same routes, the close proximity of high voltage structures and metallic pipelines has become more and more frequent. Recently, the results of assessment about a system integrity are needed in korea also when a gas pipeline is running parallel with high voltage power line in same submarine tunnel, Therefore, we analyze the system integrity(AC corrosion of pipe, melting of pipeline coating, safety of insulation flange, especially cathodic protection system which are rectifier and CI(cathodic Isolator)) resulting from the influence of high voltage power system.

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Anti-Corrosion Performance of the Novel Pigment, Ion-Exchanged Zeolite for the Protection of Galvanized Steel (아연도금강판의 방식을 위한 새로운 방청안료인 이온 교환된 제올라이트의 방청 성능)

  • Kim, Jung-Teag;Jeong, Ho-Su;Ryu, Sang-Su;Lee, Gun-Dae;Park, Jong-Myung
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.49 no.6
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    • pp.745-751
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    • 2011
  • In this study, zinc or cerium exchanged zeolite was introduced to develop a novel anti-corrosion pigment. The primer paint was made using them and was coated on galvanized(GI) steel. The anti-corrosion performance was measured using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS). And scanning vibrating electrode technique(SVET) was employed to observe the cut-edge corrosion process of the coated GI steel. From EIS and SVET results, it could be confirmed that Ce ion-exchanged zeolite showed the anti-corrosion performance higher than Shieldex C303 and Zn ionexchanged zeolite. Finally, it was found that metal ion-exchanged zeolite may provide new possibility as the smart cathodic corrosion inhibitor delivery systems on galvanized steels.

A Study on Corrosion Resistance Characteristics of PVD Cr-N Coated Steels by Electrochemical Method

  • Ahn, SeungHo;Yoo, JiHong;Choi, YoonSeok;Kim, JungGu;Han, JeonGun
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.2 no.6
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    • pp.289-295
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    • 2003
  • The corrosion behavior of Cr-N coated steels with different phases (${\alpha}-Cr$, CrN and $Cr_2N$) deposited by cathodic arc deposition on Hl3 steel was investigated in 3.5% NaCl solution at ambient temperature. Potentiodynamic polarization test, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were the techniques applied to characterize the corrosion behavior. It was found that the CrN coating had a lower current density from potentiodynamic polarization test than others. The porosity, corresponding to the ratio of the polarization resistance of the uncoated and the coated substrate, was higher in the $Cr_2N$ coating than in the other Cr-N coated steels. EIS measurements showed, for the most of Cr-N coated steels, that the Bode plot presented two time constants. Also, the $Cr_2N$ coating represents the characteristic of Warburg behavior after 72hr of immersion. The coating morphologies were examined in planar view and cross-section by SEM analyses and the results were compared with those of the electrochemical measurement. The CrN coating had a dense, columnar grain-sized microstructure with minor intergranular porosity. From the above results, the CrN coating provided a better corrosion protection than the other Cr-N coated steels.

Electrodeposition behaviors of zinc from neutral chloride baths at high current density (중성염화물욕에서 아연의 고전류밀도 전착특성)

  • 김영근
    • Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.219-228
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    • 1996
  • Neutral Zinc Electroplating(NZE) utilizing the electrolyte of pH 6 to 8 has advantages in waste treatment and the protection of equipment. NZE is beneficially used in chromating treatment, but the limiting current density and the current efficiency are low. Therefore this study is investigated to analyse the characteristics of NZE and to obtain high current density and current efficiency. The deposition potential of zinc in the NZE bath is about 110mV, which is lower than acidic bath. The current density possibily increases up to 60A/d$\m^2$ in lower complexing agent content and pH 6. More than 90% of cathodic current efficiency was obtained in NZE bath. The NZE morphology shows smaller grains than acidic bath. The addition of 4$m\ell$/1 second brightener gives finer morphology. As pH becomes higher, (002) plan decreases and (100), (101) and (110) planes increase in the no additives solution.

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Corrosion protection of magnesium alloys by organic coatings

  • Fazal, Basit Raza;Moon, Sungmo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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    • 2016.11a
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    • pp.194.2-194.2
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    • 2016
  • Magnesium has many desirable properties of which the high strength/weight ratio makes it extremely valuable in automobile and aerospace industry. However, the high corrosion susceptibility of magnesium and its alloys has greatly limited their large scale use for various applications. Organic coating is one of the most effective ways to prevent magnesium alloys from corrosion. An organic coating is normally used in the final stage of a coating process. It can enhance corrosion resistance of magnesium and its alloys. Organic coating involves a variety of process such as painting, powder coating, cathodic electrocoating (E-painting) and the application of lacquers, enamel and varnishes.

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The Development of The Remote Real-Time Corrosion Monitoring and Control System Using by TRS for Maritime Metallic Structures (TRS를 이용한 해양구조물의 원격 실시간 부식감시 및 방식 제어시스템 개발)

  • Bae, Jeong-Hyo;Ha, Tae-Hyun;Lee, Hyun-Goo;Kim, Dae-Kyeong;Choi, Sang-Bong;Jeong, Seong-Hwan
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2000.11d
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    • pp.657-659
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    • 2000
  • The importance of total management for maritime structures (Ports, Piers, docks. marine bridges, marine roads, submarine pipelines, etc.) is more and more increasing in these days. Especially, in spite of the marine structures are exposed at the various corrosion circumstances, there are not only a standard of Cathodic Protection System but also knowledge of importance for necessity of corrosion monitoring. Therefore, this paper presents the results of development for the Remote Real-Time Corrosion Monitoring and Control System Using by TRS on Maritime Metallic Structures which can be prevents a big accident by corrosion.

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The design of cathodic protection for Sihwa tidal power plant in the sea (시화조력 수차발전설비 해수내 전기방식 설계)

  • Kim, Jong-Deug;Min, Hoon-Jin;Kang, Dong-Hyung;Kang, Il-Kweon
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2006.07a
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    • pp.110-111
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    • 2006
  • 본 논문은 시화 방조제상에 공사중인 국내최초, 세계 최대설비용량인 254,000kW의 벌브형 수차발전설비가 수중에 설치되도록 설계되어 있어 해수에 의한 설비부식으로부터 설비를 보호하기 위한 전기방식설비 설계의 적정성과 시스템 구성에 대해서 고찰하기 위한 것이다. 시화조력발전소에 적용될 전기방식설계의 적정성을 사전 예측하기 위하여 전문 프로그램을 활용하여 시뮬레이션을 시행하였으며 방식전위 실시간 감시 및 제어기능은 물론 수차발전설비 운전상태와 연동하여 방식전위를 자동제어 할 수 있는 최적제어시스템 설계내용을 제시하였다.

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