Monitoring Cathodic Protection Reduces Corrosion Threat, Extends Asset Life

Corrosion of buried metal pipelines is a constant threat to water conservation. Through automation of its cathodic protection data-collection activities, El Paso Water Utilities is providing continuous protection of its water storage tanks and transmission pipelines and minimizing lost water and mai...

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Published in:Journal - American Water Works Association 2015-09, Vol.107 (9), p.81-85
Main Author: Balliew, John E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automation
Cathodic Protection
Corrosion
Data Collection
El Paso, Texas
Monitoring
Pipelines
Storage Tanks
Water Conservation
Water Main Breaks
Water utilities
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Summary:Corrosion of buried metal pipelines is a constant threat to water conservation. Through automation of its cathodic protection data-collection activities, El Paso Water Utilities is providing continuous protection of its water storage tanks and transmission pipelines and minimizing lost water and main breaks.
ISSN:0003-150X
1551-8833
DOI:10.5942/jawwa.2015.107.0133