Method Statement For Cathodic Protection System

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DOC. TITLE Method Statement for Cathodic Protection
Rev. B
DOC. NO. 8015-0151-SECL-00-700-CN-MS-00017 Job No. SO2476
METHOD STATEMENT
For Cathodic Protection
B 25.NOV.2012 ISSUE FOR APPROVAL KYUMYANG T.W KIM J.P KIM K.T.KIM
REV. DATE STATUS PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY AUTHORIZED BY
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REV. DATE DESCRIPTION
B 25.Nov.2012 Issued for Review and approval for Cathodic Protection
* Notes:
This page records all revisions on the specification.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
2. PURPOSE
3. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
4. REFERENCE
5. DEFINITION OF TERMS
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
7. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
- Installation of Cathodic Protection System for underground pipes in CPF
- Installation of Cathodic Protection system for tank bottom
- Installation of Cathodic Protection system for tank internal
- Installation of Cathodic Protection system for well pad and truckline
8. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
9. POTENTIAL MEASUREMENT
10. Reference Data for Cathodic Protection

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1. GENERAL
This procedure describes the basic principles of cathodic protection, the areas of use, and the general
factors to be considered during construction and inspection for storage tanks and under ground piping
accordance with the approved drawings and project specification. However, when the alternation of
construction is needed for site condition, it requires a permission / agreement of engineer.
All the details of specification and alternation of construction shall be stated on the as-built drawing.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to give the guidelines to prevent external soil side corrosion for
which installation of cathodic protection system for Underground pipelines / Tank Bottom / Tank
nd
Internal / Vessel in West Qurna Field 2 Phase Project. The procedure document should describe
work methods which specify installation of each equipment, work order, tool to be used and the
supervisor who perform the operation which effect on the quality in accordance with many technique
standards should sincerely carry out the responsibility and authority which have been specified in this
procedure.
3. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
1) This method statement is made to enumerate the procedure for the installation and includes
providing adequate cathodic protection system of underground piping / Tank / Vessels in West
nd
Qurna Field 2 Phase Project.
2) This procedure complies with the specifications of customer and installation technical
specification.
3) This procedure does not violate the regulations of electric installation technique and related laws.
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4. REFERENCES
NACE RP 0169 Control of External Corrosion on Underground or submerged Metallic

Piping System
NACE RP 0193 External Cathodic Protection of On-Grade Carbon Steel Storage Tank
Bottoms
NACE SP0177 Mitigation of Alternating Current and Lightning Effects on Metallic

Structures and Corrosion Control Systems
NACE SP0196 Galvanic Anode Cathodic Protection of Internal Submerged Surfaces of

Steel Water Storage Tank
NACE SP0286 Electrical Isolation of Cathodically Protected Pipelines
NACE SP0388 Impressed Current Cathodic Protection of Internal Submerged Surfaces
ISO 15589-1 Petroleum and natural gas industries – Cathodic

protection of pipeline transport systems – Part 1. On land
pipelines
BS 7361 Code of Practice for Cathodic Protection
4.1 Project Specifications
8015-0151-SECL-00-640-CP-SP-00001 : Technical Specification for Cathodic Protection System
8015-0151-SECL-00-000-PC-DC-00001 : Basic Design Data
8015-0151-SECL-00-000-EL-SP-00001 : Project Electrical Specification
8015-0151-SECL-00-000-PI-SP-00003 : Engineering Design Specification for Painting
8015-0151-SECL-00-000-CI-RPI-00002 : Geotechnical Eng'g Recommendation Report for CPF

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8015-0151-SECL-00-820-EL-SP-00002 : Technical Specification for Power and Control Cables
8015-0151-SECL-82-800-EL-SP-00001 : Technical Specification for Power Transformers, Liquid

Immersed
8015-0151-SECL-82-800-EL-SP-00002 : Technical Specification for Power Transformer, Dry Type
5. DEFINITION OF TERMS
1) Cathodic protection
A technique to reduce the corrosion of a metal surface by making that surface the cathodic of an
electrochemical cell.
2) Anode
The electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs. Electrons flow away from the
anode in the external circuit. Corrosion usually occurs and metal ions enter the solution at the anode.
3) Cathode
The electrode of an electrochemical cell at which reduction is the principal reaction. Electrons flow
toward the cathode in the external circuit.
4) Corrosion
The deterioration of a material, usually a metal, that results from a reaction with its environment.
5) Impressed current
An electric current supplied by a device employing a power source that is external to the electrode
system (An example is direct current for cathodic protection).
6) Impressed current anode

An anode usually composed of substantially inert materials that are supplied with impressed current.
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7) Sacrificial (Galvanic) anode

Sacrificial anodes provide protective current through the process of electrochemical corrosion.
8) Current
a. A flow electric charge.
b. The amount of electric charge flowing past a specified circuit point unit time, measure in the
direction of net transport of positive charges.
(In a metallic conductor, this is the opposite direction of the electron flow)
9) Voltage
An electromotive force or a difference in electrode potentials, expressed in volts or millivolts.
10) Rectifier
The most common type of power supply used for impressed current cathodic protection is a
transformer/rectifier to simply as a rectifier. Rectifier converts the AC power supply voltage to the
required output voltage and then converts it to DC.
11) Reference electrode

An electrode whose open-circuit potential is constant under similar conditions of measurement, which
is used for measuring the relative potentials of other electrodes.
12) Structures-to-electrolyte potential

The potential difference between the surface of a buried of submerged metallic structure and the
electrolyte that is measured with reference to an electrode in contact with the electrolyte.
13) Piping
For purposes of this standard, this term refers to all piping associated with the transfer of products in
and out of storage tanks.
14) Resistivity
A measure of the specific resistance of a material to the passage of electric current. It is usually
expressed in ohm-centimeters (ohm-cm) and is the reciprocal of conductivity.
15) Bond
A low-impedance connection (usually metallic) provided for electrical continuity.
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16) Electrolyte
A chemical substance containing ions that migrate in an electric field.
17) Junction box

Boxes is installed for connecting between positive cable of a rectifier and Anode lead cable.
18) Test box

Test Box is a device that connected one lead cable of CP structure and lead cable of reference
electrode in order to check Cathodic Protection condition of Cathodic Protection structure.
19) Cad Weld

It is material for thermo-welding of a structure and cable terminal.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for the proper implementation of this procedure.
QA/QC Manager
QA/QC Manager is responsible for the implementation of all required quality control activities such
as test and inspection for this particular job and keeps record of its necessary documentation.
QA/QC Engineer
QA/QC Engineer is responsible for the proper carrying out of the inspection and testing details
respective to this procedure.
Electrical Superintendent / Supervisor
Electrical Superintendent / Supervisor is responsible to monitor all day to day field activities, assuring
that implementation is as per this procedure and relevant referenced standards and as per HSE policy
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manual.
7. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The installation procedure for cathodic protection system shall be in accordance with related
procedure of this construction and standards as follows,
7.1 Installation of Cathodic Protection System for underground pipes in CPF
7.1.1 Impressed current anode (MMO Tubular anode)
1) Confirm the places where the anodes are buried as per to the drawings
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00005)
2) Do not roll, pull or twist the anode and anode cable or lower the anode, with the anode cable
or perform any other action that may strain the cable where the cable protrudes from the
anode.
3) The anodes shall be installed horizontally no closer than 1 m apart from the pipe to be
protected, and the top of the anodes shall be below the pipe centerline. Refer to the typical
installation detail drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00002)
4) Number and install the distributed anodes in sequential order left to right and from top to the
bottom of the layout drawing. Durably tag the anode cables at the termination point inside the
anode lead junction box to indicate the anode number.
5) Inspect the insulation damage of ICCP anodes cables for underground application just before
installation. Do not use anodes with the cables that fail the dielectric test.
6) Do not use repaired anode cables, repaired anodes, or anodes with repaired anode-to-cable
connections.
7) For a remote anode bed the designated design or construction agency shall verify the proper
anode burial depth, and where practical mark the exact location of the anode bed on site to
correlate with the location of the soil resistivity survey.
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8) Each impressed current anode shall be connected to the positive circuit of the respective
rectifier through an individual anode lead wire connected through a dedicated shunt mounted
in an appropriately sized anode distribution.
7.1.2 Rectifier
1) Input power is 400VAC 3phase 50Hz, and output power is DC 50V, 50A
2) The rectifier shall be manufactured as outdoor type and be installed at appointed area. If not
possible, it shall be established in the place where supervision unit designates.
3) Before installation of the rectifier, the rectifier shall be stored at dried warehouse or other
depositories being kept from the rain and moisture. Otherwise, the rectifier shall be packed well in
order prevent moisture.
4)Rectifier shall be checked whether each connection parts, especially volt joint, tighten before are
installing the rectifier.
5)Rectifier’s switches shall be turned off after examination in manufacture. It shall be checked that
all switches are turned off.
6) All rectifiers should be installed in non-explosion proof area. It also should be installed in the
wide area where supervisor designates.
7) Lead wire connections to the rectifier shall be mechanically secure and electrically conductive.
8) Provide AC power input to the rectifier through a fused disconnects switch or circuit breaker.
Rate the circuit breaker or the fused disconnect for approximately 125% rating of the rectifier
rated input current.
9) If there is more than one negative or positive cable connection to the rectifier, make the multiple
connections in positive junction boxes according to Standard Drawing.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00002)
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10) Before the power source is energized, it shall be verified whether the negative lead wire is
connected to the structure to be protected and positive lead wire is connected to the anodes.
11) Powder weld connection, using thermo-weld is the preferred method for connecting the negative
lead wire to the structure to be protected.
12) After installation, all rectifiers shall be checked for the following items.
a. Does outside box of the rectifier be connected well to the earth?
b. Are positive cable and negative cable of output side classified and connected correctly in the (+)
terminal and (-) terminal?
c. In case of control, repair or maintenance, an inspector shall not touch the cable terminal and
board.
13) See drawing for details.(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00002)
7.1.3 Junction Box
1) Junction box should be mounted in designated place.

(8015-0151-22-PO- 45-0010-1510-D01-00005)
2) Junction box should allow for disconnection of the anodes to facilitate current measurements.
3) Junction box can be used to connect continuity bonds or protective devices.
4) Shunts in connections between the anodes and the structure should be installed to measure the
anode current output and thus the estimated anode life.
5) Shunts are typically rated at 5 amperes
6) Cable cores shall be connected separately to the terminal board by individual terminals.
7.1.4 Cables and Conduits

1) Specification of cables and conduits is as follows;
a. Cathode main cable from junction box to wires 0.6/1kV XLPE/PVC 1C 25 ㎟.
b. The conduit tails shall be protected with the sealing compound resin for being kept from
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moisture.
c. The cable shall then immediately be tagged with its unique ID as per the cable schedule.
d. All anode lead cable shall be connected to positive cable in junction box.
2) Install buried DC cables in trenches according to Standard Drawing.

(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00007)
3) Identify all underground DC cables (anode, bond, positive, and negative) with cable route markers
installed according to Standard Drawing.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510--D04-00002)
4)Inspect positive cables for insulation damage immediately prior to the installation of the cables.
Repair of the insulation for buried positive cable by any method is prohibited. Aboveground repair
connections for anode positive cables in splice boxes are acceptable.
5)Negative cables and bond cables to be used for underground service need to be checked visually
for obvious insulation defects.
6)Use terminal welds for all negative drain cable and bond connections to steel pipes and structures
according to Standard Drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00007)
7) Cables for aboveground service shall run in covered cable trays or steel conduit. Negative cables
attached to aboveground structures may extend out of the conduit for up to 500 mm between the
conduit and the structure connection.
8) Anode cables shall be connected to the main cable in junction box. After connection of the cables,
the junction box shall be equipped with eight(8) shunts.The main cable shall be connected to a
positive terminal of a rectifier. And a negative terminal of a rectifier shall be directly connected
to the Pipes.
7.1.5 Test Boxes
1) Install test boxes according to Standard Drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00002)

Show all test boxes locations on the design and construction drawings.
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2) Identify all cables inside test boxes with durable tags according to Standard Drawing. Label the
cable and the terminals to indicate the structures to which they are connected.
7.1.6 Reference Electrode
1) Reference electrodes which can measure cathodic protection potential should be installed near
underground pipe.
2) Reference electrode should be installed with care because it is very important equipment
measuring potential.
3) The reference electrodes to be used should be permanent type saturated copper-copper sulfate
(Cu/CuSO4) reference electrode.
4) Remove the plastic bag from the reference electrode before installation.
5) Reference electrode should be placed below centerline of the pipe at 3 ~ 24 inches apart from
the pipe.
6) Pre-soak the reference electrode in a clean bucket of fresh portable water just before
installation for 20 to 30 seconds.
7.1.7 Bonding Negative Cable to Pipes
1) The cad welding shall be performed for connection of negative main cable, bonding cable and
test lead cable to the pipes. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00007)
2) Detailed procedure for cad welding is as follows: (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00002)
3) Remove 50 mm x 50mm size (for one point), 50mm x 150mm size (for two point) of coating from
a pipe.
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4) Clean the surface to bright metal with a sand paper or a grinder.
5) Put the end of the cables on the bare surface of the pipeline.
6) Put the cad weld mold on cable.
7) Insert the iron disk into the hole of the mold, and pour the cad weld powder (CA15) & gunpowder
into the hole.
8) Ignite the gunpowder by a flint gun.
9) After bonding the cable, check visually whether the welding is good or not, and tap the welded
point two or three times slightly with a small hammer. If the welded point is apart from the surface
of the pipe, the above procedure must be carried out again.
10) Mix the green epoxy with the gray epoxy at the ratio of 1 (one) to 1 (one) until the heat evolves
in the mixed epoxy and the color of the epoxy changes.
11) Cover the welding point with about 0.3 kg of mixed epoxy putty.
12) After 0.5 to 1 hour, backfill the welding point.
7.2 Installation of Cathodic Protection system for tank bottom
7.2.1 Titanium Conductor Bar
1) The conducting bar has multi pieces of solid titanium band and can be connected by welding.
2) For the welding on titanium band pieces, they should be overlapped 40mm in minimum at the
end with five(5) welding points at each 4.7mm distance. If the welding length is longer than
needed, it could be cut off by steel scissors.
3) The connecting method between anode and current distribution band is spot welding with a power
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feeder. (refer to 8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00001)
7.2.2 MMO Ribbon Anode
1) The MMO ribbon anode should be placed after the installation of clean sand and the titanium
conductor bar as per this manual and drawings. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00003)
2) Untie and cut the ribbon anode, and weld current distribution band to install easily.
3) Refer to the shape, unfold and wedge the anode. Carry out with care not to be broken by tension,
and spot weld the point where conductor bar and anode meet.
4) Keep the spacing between two anodes 1.30m during installation.
7.2.3 Rectifier
1) Input power is 400 VAC 3phase 50Hz, and output power is DC 50V / 10A, 20A, 30A, 80A
depositories being kept from the rain and moisture. Otherwise, the rectifier shall be packed well in
order prevent moisture.
4) Rectifier shall be checked whether each connection parts, especially volt joint, tighten before are
installing the rectifier.
5) Rectifier’s switches shall be turned off after examination in manufacture. It shall be checked that
all switches are turned off.
6) All rectifiers should be installed in non-explosion proof area. It also should be installed in the wide
area where supervisor designates.
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8) Provide AC power input to the rectifier through a fused disconnects switch or circuit breaker. Rate
the circuit breaker or the fused disconnect for approximately 125% rating of the rectifier rated
input current.
9) If there is more than one negative or positive cable connection to the rectifier, make the multiple
connections in positive junction boxes according to Standard Drawing.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00001)
11) Connection of negative lead wire to the structure to be protected shall be realized by fusion
welded metal plate with stud bolt connection.
b. Are positive cable and negative cable of output side classified and connected correctly in the (+)
terminal and (-) terminal?
board.
13) See drawing for details.(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00001)
7.2.4 Junction box

(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00001)
2) Junction should allow for disconnection of the anodes to facilitate current measurements.
4) Shunts in connections between the anodes and the structure should be installed to measure the
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5) In case of hazardous area, boxes shall be installed with steel conduit on bottom side with union
coupling, nipple and seal fitting
1) Specification of cables and conduits

a. Cathode main cable from Junction box to wires 0.6/1kV XLPE/PVC 1C 25㎟.
b. The conduit tails shall do the sealing compound resin for keep from moisture.
d. All anode lead cable shall be connected to positive cable by junction box.
2) Install all plant area buried DC cables in trenches constructed according to Standard Drawing.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-4510-D01-00001)
3) Identify all underground DC cables (anode, positive, and negative) with cable route markers
constructed and installed according to Standard Drawing.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00002)
4) Inspect positive cables for insulation damage immediately prior to the burial of the cables. Repair
of the insulation for buried positive cable by any method is prohibited. Above-grade repair
connections for positive cables in splice boxes are acceptable.
5) Negative cables to be used for buried service need to be only checked visually for obvious
insulation defects.
6) Use fusion welded metal plate with stud bolt connection for all negative drain cable to structures
to be protected according to Standard Drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00001)
7) Above-grade cables shall run in covered cable trays or steel conduit. Negative cables attached to
above-grade structures may extend out of the conduit for up to 500 mm between the conduit and
the structure connection.
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8) Anode cables shall be connected to the main cable by positive junction box. After connection of
the cables, the junction box shall be equipped with ten shunts. The main cable shall be connected
to a positive terminal of rectifier. And a negative terminal of rectifier shall be directly connected to
the tanks
7.2.6 Test Boxes

2) In case of hazardous area, boxes shall be installed with steel conduit on bottom side with union
coupling, nipple and seal fitting.
2) The reference electrodes to be used should be permanent type backfilled saturated copper-
copper sulfate (Cu/CuSO4) reference electrode.
3) The reference electrodes shall be installed as backfilled state according to Standard Drawing.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00003)
7.2.8 (+) Wire Connection

1) When connecting cable with anode, it must be connected to Titanium conductor bar as per the
standard drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00001)
2) Use a welding machine to spot weld the conductor bar and anode.
3) (+) wire and conductor bar should be perfectly connected with power feeder by means of spot
welding.
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4) Connecting point between (+) wire and power feeder should be protected with heat-shrinkable tube.
5) Power feeder should be connected at four (4) points of conductor bar at minimum.
7.3 Installation of Cathodic Protection system for tank internal
1) Before installation of the anode, the anode shall be protected by protection cover.
2) The brackets of anodes should be fitted by welding in position as per drawings.

(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00004)
3) The anodes should be affixed to their brackets after blasting and painting on the internal of
tank/vessel.
4) The actual location of the anodes can be adjusted during installation considering its workability
and an expected interference.
5) Surface of anode shall be kept clean from paint, oil and etc.
6) Anodes near access holes have to be fitted such that there is enough space for walking.
7) Anodes should be inspected after installation in presence of yard inspector and confirmed to be in
the marked locations as per the drawings. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00004)
8) The anode protection cover shall be took off after blasting and painting.
7.4 Installation of Cathodic Protection system for well pad and truckline
7.4.1 Deep well Boring
1) Before boring, the optimum boring position shall be selected after it is checked whether it is
existed underground structure.
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2) Confirm the places where the boring are made as per the drawings.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1540-D01-00008)
3) Boring machine shall fix into 10" hammer & 12" bit and dig in the ground until the bit gets into 1
meter beneath underground water-bed passing through underground water (approximately,
60meters depth). The diameter of hole shall be more than 10" because 10" steel casing is
installed in the hole.
4) Check the depth of hole and the depth of underground water.
5) Steel casing shall be inserted in the hole. But steel casing shall not be submerged in
underground water
6) uPVC sump casing + uPVC screen casings + uPVC casings shall be connected and inserted in
the steel casing. uPVC sump casing and screen casings shall be submerged in underground
water. uPVC sump casing shall be fixed to the bottom of underground water-bed in order that
uPVC casings are not movable.
7.4.2 Impressed current anode (MMO Tubular string anode)
1) Confirm the places where the anodes are installed as per to the drawings
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1540-D01-00008)
2) The anodes shall be installed vertically in uPVC casing. Refer to the typical installation detail
drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00003)
3) One(1) set of string-anode consists of four(4) anodes, which anode distance is 1meter between
anodes, with 70m HMWPE 1C x 16 ㎟ lead wire.
4) Four(4) or three(3) sets of string-anode should be installed in uPVC casing. Keep the spacing
between sets of string-anode 1meter. Refer to the typical installation detail drawing.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00003)
5) Anode lead wires from each set of string-anode shall be routed to Anode junction box.
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7.4.3 Rectifier
1) Input power is 400 VAC 3phase 50Hz, and output power is DC 50V, 50A
depositories being kept from the rain and moisture. Otherwise, the rectifier shall be packed
well in order prevent moisture.
4) Rectifier shall be checked whether each connection parts, especially volt joint, tighten before
are installing the rectifier.
5) Rectifier’s switches shall be turned off after examination in manufacture. It shall be checked
that all switches are turned off.
6) All rectifiers should be installed in non-explosion proof area. It also should be installed in the
wide area where supervisor designates.
8) Provide AC power input to the rectifier through a fused disconnects switch or circuit breaker.
Rate the circuit breaker or the fused disconnect for approximately 125% rating of the rectifier
rated input current.
9) If there is more than one negative or positive cable connection to the rectifier, make the
multiple connections in positive junction boxes according to Standard Drawing.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00003)
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11) Connection of negative lead wire to the structure of well casings to be protected shall be
realized by fusion welded metal plate with stud bolt connection. And powder weld connection,
using thermo-weld is the preferred method for connecting the negative lead wire to pipes to be
protected.
b. Are positive cable and negative cable of output side classified and connected correctly in the
(+) terminal and (-) terminal?
board.
13) See drawing for details. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00003)
7.4.4 Junction Box

(8015-0151-22-PO- 45-0010-1510-D01-00008)
2)Junction box should allow for disconnection of the anodes to facilitate current measurements.
4)Shunts in connections between the anodes and the structure should be installed to measure the
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1) Specification of cables and conduits is as follows;

a. Cathode main cable from Junction box wires 0.6/1kV XLPE/PVC 1C 25 ㎟.
b. The conduit tails shall be protected with the sealing compound resin for being kept from
moisture.
d. All anode lead cable shall be connected to positive cable in junction box.
2) Install buried DC cables in trenches according to Standard Drawing.

(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00010)
3) Identify all underground DC cables (anode, bond, positive, and negative) with cable route
markers installed according to Standard Drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00003)
4) Inspect positive cables for insulation damage immediately prior to the installation of the cables.
Repair of the insulation for buried positive cable by any method is prohibited. Aboveground repair
connections for anode positive cables in splice boxes are acceptable.
5)Negative cables and bond cables to be used for underground service need to be checked visually
for obvious insulation defects.
6) Use fusion welded metal plate with stud bolt connection for negative lead cables to the structure
of well casings and terminal welds for negative lead cables to pipe connection according to
Standard Drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00010)
7) Cables for aboveground service shall run in covered cable trays or steel conduit. Negative cables
attached to aboveground structures may extend out of the conduit for up to 500 mm between the
conduit and the structure connection.
8) Anode cables shall be connected to the main cable in positive junction box. After connection of
the cables, the junction box shall be equipped with shunts. The main cable shall be connected to
a positive terminal of a rectifier. And a negative terminal of a rectifier shall be directly connected
to the Well Casings and Pipes.
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7.4.6 Test Boxes

1) Reference electrodes which can measure cathodic protection potential should be installed near
underground pipe.
3) The reference electrodes to be used should be permanent type saturated copper-copper sulfate
(Cu/CuSO4) reference electrode.
4) Remove the plastic bag from the reference electrode before installation.
5) Reference electrode should be placed below centerline of the pipe at 3 ~24 inches apart from the
pipe.
6) Pre-soak the reference electrode in a clean bucket of fresh portable water just before installation
for 20 to 30 seconds.
7.4.8 Bonding Negative Cable to Well Casings and Pipes
1) The cad welding shall be performed for connection of negative main cable, bonding cable and
test lead cable to the pipes, and the fusion welded metal plate with stud bolt connection shall be
performed for connection of negative lead cables to the structure of well casings.
(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D01-00010)
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2) Detailed procedure for welding is as follows: (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510- D04-00003)
3) Remove 50 mm x 50mm size (for one point), 50mm x 150mm size (for two point) of coating from
a pipe.
4) Clean the surface to bright metal with a sand paper or a grinder.
5) Put the end of the cables on the bare surface of the pipeline.
6) Put the cad weld mold on cable.
7) Insert the iron disk into the hole of the mold, and pour the cad weld powder (CA15) & gunpowder
into the hole.
8) Ignite the gunpowder by a flint gun.
9) After bonding the cable, check visually whether the welding is good or not, and tap the welded
point two or three times slightly with a small hammer. If the welded point is apart from the surface
of the pipe, the above procedure must be carried out again.
10) Mix the green epoxy with the gray epoxy at the ratio of 1 (one) to 1 (one) until the heat evolves
in the mixed epoxy and the color of the epoxy changes.
11) Cover the welding point with about 0.3 kg of mixed epoxy putty.
12) After 0.5 to 1 hour, backfill the welding point.
8. Safety Considerations
1) All safety precautions will be taken care as required as per HSE Plan.
2) All personnel to be involved in the installation of the cathodic protection system should
participate in a thorough safety-training program.
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3) All underground facilities, including buried electric cables and pipes in the affected areas,
should be located and marked prior to digging.
4) All utility companies and other companies with facilities crossing the work areas should be
notified and their affected structures located and marked prior to digging.
5) All areas with low overhead wires, pipelines, and other structures should be located and noted
prior to any construction.
6) Operations and maintenance personnel should be notified of pending construction to

coordinate necessary shutdowns or emergency Considerations.
7) Barricading of excavation and “swing” areas of equipment shall be checked prior to the
commencement of work.
8.1 Labels
1) All titles, functions, and numbers outside and inside the equipment described in this document
will be clearly labeled.
2) All labeling will be permanent. Punched stick-on tapes or similar are not acceptable.
8.2 Checks and Tests
Company/Contractor will witness to carry out all checks and tests considered necessary to accept
the Cathodic Protection systems. The results of all tests and checks will be reported and signed
both by the contractor and company.
9. POTENTIAL MEASUREMENT
9.1 Measurement method
Measure the potential of a structure with a voltmeter and a reference electrode as follows.
a. Connect the reference electrode lead cable at the (-) terminal of voltmeter.
b. Connect the lead cable from structure at the (+) terminal of voltmeter.
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9.2 Cathodic protection criteria
Cathodic Protection potential should be more negative than -0.85V (off potential). And be more positive
than -1.20V (off potentials) vs. Cu/CuSO4 reference electrode
9.3 Potential measurement procedure

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10. Reference data for Cathodic Protection

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REV. DATE STATUS PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY AUTHORIZED BY

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION

B 25.Nov.2012 Issued for Review and approval for Cathodic Protection

10. Reference Data for Cathodic Protection

NACE RP 0169 Control of External Corrosion on Underground or submerged Metallic

NACE SP0177 Mitigation of Alternating Current and Lightning Effects on Metallic

NACE SP0196 Galvanic Anode Cathodic Protection of Internal Submerged Surfaces of

NACE SP0388 Impressed Current Cathodic Protection of Internal Submerged Surfaces

ISO 15589-1 Petroleum and natural gas industries – Cathodic

BS 7361 Code of Practice for Cathodic Protection

4.1 Project Specifications

8015-0151-SECL-00-640-CP-SP-00001 : Technical Specification for Cathodic Protection System

8015-0151-SECL-00-000-PC-DC-00001 : Basic Design Data

8015-0151-SECL-00-000-EL-SP-00001 : Project Electrical Specification

8015-0151-SECL-00-000-PI-SP-00003 : Engineering Design Specification for Painting

8015-0151-SECL-00-000-CI-RPI-00002 : Geotechnical Eng'g Recommendation Report for CPF

8015-0151-SECL-00-820-EL-SP-00002 : Technical Specification for Power and Control Cables

8015-0151-SECL-82-800-EL-SP-00001 : Technical Specification for Power Transformers, Liquid

8015-0151-SECL-82-800-EL-SP-00002 : Technical Specification for Power Transformer, Dry Type

6) Impressed current anode

7) Sacrificial (Galvanic) anode

11) Reference electrode

12) Structures-to-electrolyte potential

17) Junction box

18) Test box

19) Cad Weld

Electrical Superintendent / Supervisor

7.1 Installation of Cathodic Protection System for underground pipes in CPF

7.1.1 Impressed current anode (MMO Tubular anode)

13) See drawing for details.(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00002)

7.1.3 Junction Box

1) Junction box should be mounted in designated place.

3) Junction box can be used to connect continuity bonds or protective devices.

5) Shunts are typically rated at 5 amperes

7.1.4 Cables and Conduits

2) Install buried DC cables in trenches according to Standard Drawing.

7.1.5 Test Boxes

1) Install test boxes according to Standard Drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00002)

7.1.6 Reference Electrode

7.1.7 Bonding Negative Cable to Pipes

2) Detailed procedure for cad welding is as follows: (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00002)

4) Clean the surface to bright metal with a sand paper or a grinder.

6) Put the cad weld mold on cable.

8) Ignite the gunpowder by a flint gun.

12) After 0.5 to 1 hour, backfill the welding point.

7.2 Installation of Cathodic Protection system for tank bottom

7.2.1 Titanium Conductor Bar

feeder. (refer to 8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00001)

7.2.2 MMO Ribbon Anode

4) Keep the spacing between two anodes 1.30m during installation.

13) See drawing for details.(8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00001)

7.2.4 Junction box

1) Junction box should be mounted in designated place.

7.2.5 Cables and Conduits

1) Specification of cables and conduits

7.2.6 Test Boxes

1) Install test boxes according to Standard Drawing. (8015-0151-22-PO-45-0010-1510-D04-00001)

7.2.7 Reference Electrode

7.2.8 (+) Wire Connection

7.3 Installation of Cathodic Protection system for tank internal