1200 CP for Pipelines

Author: P.F. (Paul) Offermann

Abstract
This section covers cathodic protection systems for onshore and offshore pipelines.
Important subjects considered include protection criteria; insulation and testing of
joints, flanges and casing; test lead requirements and installation; current require-
ments and their calculation for single and multiple drain point systems; and system
selection, design, and installation.

Contents Page

1210 General Information 1200-3

1211 Federal Regulations
1212 Types of Systems
1213 Design Criteria
1214 Voltage Limitations
1215 Electrical Isolation
1216 Protective Devices
1217 Test Stations
1220 Current Requirements 1200-11
1221 Measurements
1222 Calculations
1230 Impressed Current Systems 1200-23
1231 Sources of Power
1232 Site Selection
1233 Anode Bed Designs
1234 Permanent Anodes
1235 Scrap Pipe Anodes
1236 Deep Anode Beds

Chevron Corporation 1200-1 August 1999