This paper will discuss various design issues with well casing Cathodic Protection - CP. In addition, the benefits of CP for well casings and what determines the need for well casing CP will be discussed. Finally, a case history dealing with design issues and what solutions were available and utilized.

Subject
Electric current, Cathodic protection, Leaks, Installation, Anode surfaces, Cables, Impressed current anodes, Wellheads, Rectifiers, Stray current, Well casings, Remote earth, Anodes
Keywords:
well casing, cathodic protection
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