Corrosion is an electrochemical reaction based on universal laws of nature. All metallic structures corrode. It is just a question of how quickly.
Corrosion engineers determine the best technique to slow down or halt this process. Included in the techniques available are material selection, coatings, inhibitors and cathodic protection.
Cathodic Protection of structures such as pipelines, underground storage tanks, and water storage tanks is common. Facilities containing hazardous materials are governed by regulations that require periodic verification that the corrosion prevention system is working. Our NACE certified Cathodic Protection Tester can determine that your Cathodic Protection System is operating properly to protect your investment by periodically recording and interpreting the following data:
• Structure-to-electrolyte potential
• Rectifier voltage and current outputs
• Current output of galvanic anodes
• Magnitude and direction of current through mitigation bonds
• Resistance of groundbeds
• Integrity of rectifiers, isolating joints, electrical bonds
• other physical features associated with the corrosion control system
Our inspector is certified and experienced from a variety of technical disciplines including: structural engineering, cathodic protection, construction inspection, and bridge inspections. We also have a vast array of laboratory and field testing equipment. All of United Consulting’s testing equipment is calibrated on a routine basis in accordance with both national and international standards, and is ready to be put to use at a moment’s notice. |
