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Material Catalogue MATERIAL CATALOGUE We Prevent Corrosion Cathodic Corrosion Protection Table of Contents 4 l ANODES 4 l Impressed Current Anodes 4 l High Silicon Cast Iron Anode (FeSi) 8 l Mixed Metal Oxide Anode (MMO) 16l Graphite Anode 17l Platinized Titanium-Niobium Anode 20l Sacrificial Anodes 20l Magnesium Anode 24l Aluminum Anode 26l Zinc Anode 29l Accessories 29l Anode Backfill 31l Deep well groundbed accessories 33l TRANSFORMER RECTIFIERS & ELECTRICAL DEVICES 33l T/R Units 33l AC Power Rectifiers 47l Solar Generator 49l Thermoelectric Generator 50l AC Arrestor 51l Spark Gap 53l High Voltage Field Interference Capacitor Separator 54l Stray Current Protector 1 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection 55l Polarization Cell 56l CABLES & ACCESSORIES 56l Cables 60l Splicing Kit 61l Cable Connection 61l Thermit Welding 62l Pin Brazing 64l Connectors 65l Handy Cap & Cable Contact Hood 68l COATINGS, INSULATION MATERIALS & TAPES 68l Pipeline Cold Wrappings and Tapes 71l Heat Shrink Sleeves 74l Primer 75l Insulating Tapes 77l Insulating Kit 80l Insulating Joint 82l Rock Shield & Casing Carrier Pipe Isolator 86l TEST STATIONS & JUNCTION BOXES 86l Test post 92l Junction Box-Resistor Box 94l Anode Control Panel 2 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection 96l TEST & MEASURING EQUIPMENTS 96l Reference Electrodes 96l Cu/CuSO4 Cell 103l Zn/ZnSO4 Cell 104l Ag/AgCl Cell 107l Holiday Detector 111l GPS Data Logger for DCVG/CIPS 112l Interrupter 115l Ultra Sonic Corrosion Detector 117l Ultrasonic Pipe Tank Coating Wall Thickness Gauge 122l Insulator Tester 124l Pipe & Cable Locator 128l Earth Resistivity Tester 135l REMOTE MONITORING & CONTROL SYSTEM 138l Test Post Data Transmitter 140l CP Station Data Transmitter 142l Electric Clocking 144l CP Management System Software 3 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection ANODES . Impressed Current Anodes High Silicon Cast Iron Anode (FeSi) Characteristics Silicon Iron Anodes are used for Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems in a wide variety of Industrial Applications. Silicon Iron and Silicon Chromium Iron Alloys corrode relatively slowly. The low cost anode material offers long life at economical price. Materials There are two different alloy grades: N C -water environments. 4 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection Applications Silicon Iron Anodes are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, in particular the following: - Industrial Use Type of Anode Installation - Pipelines Horizontal, Vertical or Deep well Groundbeds - Storage Tanks (External) Horizontal, Vertical or Deep well Groundbeds - Around Tanks - Water Storage Tanks (Internal) Anodes string suspended from tank roof - Jetties, Bridge Piling, Horizontal in the sea / River Bed - Sheet piling seawall or suspended between piles. Chemical Analysis 5 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection Cable Types V P V Chloride(PVC), Poly Ethylene (PE), Cross Linked Poly Ethylene (XLPE), High Molecular Weight Poly Ethylene (HMWPE), Poly Vinyl Fluoride (PVDF), Chloro Sulphonated Polyethylene (CSP),Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) in various Combinations as insulating or sheathing. Anode Dimensions & Weight Alternative range of anodes in various lengths and weights, single or double ended are available on request. 6 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection Cable Connection to Anode and Encapsulation Canister Anodes Silicon iron anodes are available pre-packaged in galvanized mild steel canisters or cotton bags filled with coke-backfill. Canister anodes are the perfect impressed current anode for shallow vertical and horizontal surface groundbeds, as well as wet, marshy soil conditions where caving is likely to occur. 7 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection The primary anode element (FeSi Anode) is placed in a galvanized steel Canister filled with Coke backfill. The stable anode element passes current to this highly conductive calcined petroleum coke backfill. The backfill is well compacted inside the galvanized steel canister. To allow moisture to quickly migrate to the coke backfill for increased electrical conductivity, the anode is electrically connected to the steel canister, thereby accelerating the canister corrosion rate once the anode has been installed and energized. Mixed Metal Oxide Anode (MMO) To obtain the highest level of protection from an impressed current Cathodic Protection system, an anode with a very low consumption rate and high current capacity will be perfect. With mixed metal oxide anode, you get powerful protection and unsurpassed stability. The anodes are made using titanium substrates which are coated with a mixed metal oxide catalyst. The catalyst is thermally applied to the titanium to form an extremely chemical resistant bond. This special composition brings together the stability of titanium with the conductive properties of the mixed metal oxide catalyst to achieve superior performance and a very low consumption rate. Maximum allowable 12 V operating voltage Consumption rate 1 mg/A.y Maximum Current density 500 A/m2 (in Sea water) Maximum current density 100 A/m2 (in Coke or Fresh water) Maximum anode life 50 year 8 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection Applications Mixed metal oxide anodes have proven to operate effectively in all types of environments including areas with extremely low pH levels less than 1, and high chloride concentrations. MMO Rod anode MMO rod anodes perform well in all types of environments. Their mixed metal oxide coating prevents substrate attack in even highly acidic environments. The anodes have been used with great success in deep and conventional groundbeds, and in fresh, brackish and salt water electrolytes. These anodes can be used either bare or packaged in canisters containing petroleum coke breeze. For aqueous environments, the anodes can also be provided in a specially designed PVC perforated tube that directs current flow and provides extra protection to the anode. Dimensions Rod length 150 2500 mm Rod diameter 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 16 / 20 / 25 mm MMO Tubular anode To obtain the highest level of protection from an impressed current Cathodic Protection system, you need an anode with a very low consumption rate and high current capacity. With tubular mixed metal oxide anode, you get powerful protection and unsurpassed stability. The anodes are made using tubular 9 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection titanium substrates, which are coated with a mixed metal oxide catalyst. The catalyst is thermally applied to the titanium to form an extremely chemical-resistant bond. In soil and fresh water applications, the anodes have a recommended current density of approximately 100 amp/m2, and can be operated over 500 amp/m2 in sea water environments. Even at these relatively high discharge levels, the anodes will be consumed at less than 1.0 mg/amp- yr. The tubular configuration provides a larger surface area, which in turn permits greater current output and lower anode-to-electrolyte resistance. The tubular style also means lead wire connections can be made in the center of the anode. This connection is protected from moisture intrusion by a waterproofing sealant, which fills the entire anode tube. The ends of the anode are then covered with shrink tubing for a completely sealed electrical connection. Mixed metal oxide anodes have proven to operate effectively in all types of environments including areas with extremely low pH levels less than 1, and high chloride concentrations. They can be used singularly; their unique configuration also makes them ideal for use in strings on offshore platforms, deep well groundbeds or above ground storage tanks. In addition, the string anodes can be installed parallel to transmission pipelines, or used for other special applications. This anode can be used also in Canister. Diameter Length Max. Current Output in Max. Current Output in in mm ft mm Calcined Petroleum Coke Sea Water (Amp) (Amp) 0.75 19.1 2.0 610 2.6 13 0.75 19.1 4.0 1219 5.1 25 1.0 25.4 3.3 1006 11.1 50 1.25 31.8 4.0 1219 16.9 80 10 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection MMO Chain anode The tubular anodes are assembled as anode chain for deep groundbed installation. The current passes from the centre of any tube to the next. The materials used for the different parts of anodes and anode chains are suitable for satisfactory performance with regards to low ph-value and high chloride content of water as well as high concentration of chlorine gas. Anode chains are assembled with the desired length of cable and number of anodes to meet the design requirements. Tube length 2500 mm Tube diameter 25.4 / 40.0 / 45.0 / 50.8 mm MMO Mesh anode 11 Steffel GmbH www.steffel.com Tel: +49-5145-9891-0 Im Bulloh 6 [email protected] Fax:+49-5145-9891-90 29331 Lachendorf Germany Cathodic Corrosion Protection MMO Mesh Anode is designed specially for Cathodic Protection of steel in concrete.
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