Study of the effect of AC‐interference on the cathodic protection of a gas pipeline

Abstract

The aim of this fieldwork was the study of the effect of 50Hz AC, induced by high‐voltage power lines, on the cathodic protection system of a natural gas pipeline. The effectiveness of cathodic protection was checked through in situ long‐term monitoring and analysis of pipeline electrical parameters. The results gave an insight into the problems of the cathodic protection system operation, caused by AC interference. An AC and DC potential interdependence was observed, that previously has hardly been reported, and was scrutinized in relation to cathodically protected pipelines. The effects of the AC‐interference and low frequency DC potential fluctuations, as well as the potential deviations from the protection potential, are examined. These phenomena are associated with corrosion susceptibility and difficulties in obtaining reliable cathodic protection measurements.

Citation

Kouloumbi, N., Batis, G., Kioupis, N., Kioupis, N. and Asteridis, P. (2002), "Study of the effect of AC‐interference on the cathodic protection of a gas pipeline", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 49 No. 5, pp. 335-345. https://doi.org/10.1108/00035590210440728