Various configurations of sacrificial zinc anodes have been successfully used to provide cathodic protection in the tidal zone of steel reinforced concrete structures. Studies conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation have shown that zinc anodes configured in simple fashion can provide long term cathodic protection. These simple systems represent an attractive alternative to conventional cathodic protection where rectifiers are used. This paper discusses a cathodic protection system comprised of zinc sheet anodes used in conjunction with a submerged bulk zinc anode. An overview of long term performance is presented along with estimated service life and costs.

Subject
Electric current, Steel structures, Costs, Galvanic anodes, Cathodic protection, Circuit potentials, Rebar, Zinc anodes, Tides, Anodic current, Piles, Zinc, Concrete
Keywords:
Corrosion, Cathodic Protection, Sacrificial Anodes, Steel Reinforced Concrete, Marine Substructures
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1995
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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