A self-cleaning anode system for cathodic protection of equipment including a tank in which a liquid to be processed is located. The anode system includes a self-cleaning anode having a titanium body with a catalytic coating thereof. The anode includes at least one piezoelectric transducer for producing ultrasonic vibrations and coupling those vibrations to the catalytic coating on the anode to displace or dislodge any fouling deposits that may have accumulated on the anode during normal its normal operation in cathodically protecting the tank.
C23F 13/16 - Électrodes caractérisées par la combinaison de la structure et du matériau
B08B 7/02 - Nettoyage par des procédés non prévus dans une seule autre sous-classe ou un seul groupe de la présente sous-classe par distorsion, battage ou vibration de la surface à nettoyer
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Self-cleaning anode for cathodic protection systems, cathodic protection systems including the same, and methods of use
A self-cleaning anode system for cathodic protection of equipment including a tank in which a liquid to be processed is located. The anode system includes a self-cleaning anode having a titanium body with a catalytic coating thereof. The anode includes at least one piezoelectric transducer for producing ultrasonic vibrations and coupling those vibrations to the catalytic coating on the anode to displace or dislodge any fouling deposits that may have accumulated on the anode during normal its normal operation in cathodically protecting the tank.
C23F 13/16 - Électrodes caractérisées par la combinaison de la structure et du matériau
B08B 7/02 - Nettoyage par des procédés non prévus dans une seule autre sous-classe ou un seul groupe de la présente sous-classe par distorsion, battage ou vibration de la surface à nettoyer
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Anode assembly with reduced attenuation properties for cathodic protection systems
An anode assembly is disclosed for use in a cathodic protection system. The anode assembly includes an elongated housing, an electrical cable, an anode, and electrically conductive backfill. The housing has a leading end and a trailing end through which the electrical cable extends. The anode is located within the housing and is in the form of a plurality of electrically conductive segments which are spaced apart from each other and which are electrically connected to the electrical cable at respective electrically conductive joints. The backfill surrounds the anode and cable within the housing.
Various break-resistant anode assemblies and method of installing the same in the ground are disclosed. Each anode assembly basically comprises an anode, at least one pulling cable, and a protective nose cone. The nose cone is a hollow member receiving the leading end of the anode and from which the anode's electrical conductor extends. The nose cone includes a tapered leading surface that facilitates and guides the anode assembly as it is pulled through the ground, while protecting the anode. A break-away mechanism may also be provided to ensure that no more than a maximum pulling force is applied to the anode assembly during its installation to ensure that the anode is not damaged.
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C23F 13/10 - Électrodes caractérisées par la structure
H02G 1/08 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour poser les câbles, p. ex. appareils de pose sur véhicule à travers des tubes ou conduits, p. ex. tringles ou fil de tirage pour pousser ou tirer
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Anode assembly with reduced attenuation properties for cathodic protection systems
An anode assembly is disclosed for use in a cathodic protection system. The anode assembly includes an elongated housing, an electrical cable, an anode, and electrically conductive backfill. The housing has a leading end and a trailing end through which the electrical cable extends. The anode is located within the housing and is in the form of a plurality of electrically conductive segments which are spaced apart from each other and which are electrically connected to the electrical cable at respective electrically conductive joints. The backfill surrounds the anode and cable within the housing.
C23F 13/02 - Moyens pour empêcher la corrosion des métaux par protection anodique ou cathodique cathodiqueChoix des conditions, des paramètres ou des procédés pour la protection cathodique, p. ex. des conditions électriques
C23F 13/10 - Électrodes caractérisées par la structure
C23F 13/06 - Détails structurels ou assemblages d'appareillages pour protection cathodique
C23F 13/20 - Alimentation des électrodes en courant électrique
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Anode assembly with reduced attenuation properties for cathodic protection systems
An anode assembly is disclosed for use in a cathodic protection system. The anode assembly includes an elongated housing, an electrical cable, an anode, and electrically conductive backfill. The housing has a leading end and a trailing end through which the electrical cable extends. The anode is located within the housing and is in the form of a plurality of electrically conductive segments which are spaced apart from each other and which are electrically connected to the electrical cable at respective electrically conductive joints. The backfill surrounds the anode and cable within the housing.
C23F 13/02 - Moyens pour empêcher la corrosion des métaux par protection anodique ou cathodique cathodiqueChoix des conditions, des paramètres ou des procédés pour la protection cathodique, p. ex. des conditions électriques
C23F 13/10 - Électrodes caractérisées par la structure
C23F 13/06 - Détails structurels ou assemblages d'appareillages pour protection cathodique
C23F 13/20 - Alimentation des électrodes en courant électrique
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Break-resistant anode assemblies for cathodic protection systems and methods of installing the same
Various break-resistant anode assemblies and method of installing the same in the ground are disclosed. Each anode assembly (20) basically comprises an anode (22), at least one pulling cable (24), and a protective nose cone (26). The nose cone is a hollow member receiving the leading end (22A) of the anode and from which the anode's electrical conductor (28) extends. The nose cone includes a tapered leading surface (32) that facilitates and guides the anode assembly as it is pulled through the ground, while protecting the anode. A break-away mechanism (54) may also be provided to ensure that no more than a maximum pulling force is applied to the anode assembly during its installation to ensure that the anode is not damaged.
C23F 13/02 - Moyens pour empêcher la corrosion des métaux par protection anodique ou cathodique cathodiqueChoix des conditions, des paramètres ou des procédés pour la protection cathodique, p. ex. des conditions électriques
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H02G 1/08 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour poser les câbles, p. ex. appareils de pose sur véhicule à travers des tubes ou conduits, p. ex. tringles ou fil de tirage pour pousser ou tirer
C23F 13/10 - Électrodes caractérisées par la structure
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ANODE ASSEMBLY WITH SAND BACKFILL FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME FOR ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK APPLICATIONS
An anode assembly and method for installing it in a cathodic protection system for an aboveground storage tank is disclosed. The anode assembly basically comprises an elongated electrically conductive anode, a fabric housing and sand backfill. The fabric housing is a hollow member in which the sand is located and through which the anode extends. The anode includes portions extending out of the housing for connection to the cathodic protection system. The anode assembly is arranged to be installed on a flat prepared surface below the bottom of the storage tank, whereupon the anode assembly's weight hold it flat on that surface without the need for staking or other means to hold the assembly flat. The ground with the anode assembly can then be backfilled to the level of the bottom of the storage tank.
An anode assembly and method for installing it in a cathodic protection system for an aboveground storage tank is disclosed. The anode assembly basically comprises an elongated electrically conductive anode, a fabric housing and sand backfill. The fabric housing is a hollow member in which the sand is located and through which the anode extends. The anode includes portions extending out of the housing for connection to the cathodic protection system. The anode assembly is arranged to be installed on a flat prepared surface below the bottom of the storage tank, whereupon the anode assembly's weight hold it flat on that surface without the need for staking or other means to hold the assembly flat. The ground with the anode assembly can then be backfilled to the level of the bottom of the storage tank.
Various break-resistant anode assemblies and method of installing the same in the ground are disclosed. Each anode assembly (20) basically comprises an anode (22), at least one pulling cable (24), and a protective nose cone (26). The nose cone is a hollow member receiving the leading end (22A) of the anode and from which the anode's electrical conductor (28) extends. The nose cone includes a tapered leading surface (32) that facilitates and guides the anode assembly as it is pulled through the ground, while protecting the anode. A break-away mechanism (54) may also be provided to ensure that no more than a maximum pulling force is applied to the anode assembly during its installation to ensure that the anode is not damaged.
C23F 13/02 - Moyens pour empêcher la corrosion des métaux par protection anodique ou cathodique cathodiqueChoix des conditions, des paramètres ou des procédés pour la protection cathodique, p. ex. des conditions électriques
C23F 13/16 - Électrodes caractérisées par la combinaison de la structure et du matériau
H02G 1/08 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour poser les câbles, p. ex. appareils de pose sur véhicule à travers des tubes ou conduits, p. ex. tringles ou fil de tirage pour pousser ou tirer
An anode assembly for an impressed current cathodic protection system is disclosed. The anode assembly is arranged to protect a structure in a body of water. It includes an anode, an anode support and a base and is arranged to be electrically connected to the cathodic protection system. The base is a weighted member. The anode comprises a spherical hollow titanium body coated with a mixed metal oxide and filled with a non-conductive material. The anode support is an elongated titanium tube that projects upward from the base. The anode is welded on the top portion of the support to be disposed above the bed of the body of water. The anode assembly is connected to the cathodic protection system by an electrical connector mounted in a box.
An anode assembly for an impressed current cathodic protection system is arranged for disposition in a body of water to protect an associated structure. It includes an anode, an anode support and a base and is arranged to be electrically connected to the cathodic protection system by an electrical conductor. The base is a weighted member. The anode is of a spherical shape and comprises a hollow titanium body coated with a mixed metal oxide and filled with a non-conductive material. The anode support includes an elongate titanium tube projecting upward from the base and having a top portion to which the anode is welded, whereupon the anode is disposed above the bed of the body of water. The anode assembly is connected to the electrical conductor by a socket including an electrical connector mounted in a box on the anode support assembly.
A sealing device and method of making it for insulating and sealing a joint electrically connecting a wire or ribbon anode to an electrical cable. The cable is insulated except at an open region where the wire anode is connected to it. The sealing device comprises a body of an insulating material molded in situ about the electrical joint to completely cover it and bond to portions of the electrically insulating covering contiguous with the joint to thereby insulate the joint and prevent the ingress of water or other materials into the joint.
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
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Seal for anode connection to cable and method of use
A sealing device and method of making it for insulating and sealing a joint electrically connecting a wire or ribbon anode to an electrical cable. The cable is insulated except at an open region where the wire anode is connected to it. The sealing device comprises a body of an insulating material molded in situ about the electrical joint to completely cover it and bond to portions of the electrically insulating covering contiguous with the joint to thereby insulate the joint and prevent the ingress of water or other materials into the joint.
H01R 4/00 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation
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37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
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Produits et services
Installation, repair and maintenance of cathodic protection systems; Applying corrosion protective coating to concrete, steel-in-concrete, steel, coated steel, water, cast/ductile iron, copper, pipelines, tanks, process equipment, reservoirs, refineries, sewers, bridges, appurtenances, buildings and structures, such as condominiums, balconies, parking decks and major institutional centers, transit systems, marine facilities and utility lines, substations and service arteries Custom manufacture of anodes, vent pipes, cables, rectifiers, splice kits, test stations, instruments and electronic assemblies to order and/or specification of others in the fields of corrosion engineering and cathodic protection systems Engineering services in the field of corrosion protection; technical consulting services related to corrosion engineering systems; design for others in the fields of corrosion engineering and cathodic protection systems, products and materials; pipeline inspection services; Technology supervision and inspection in the field of pipelines and pipeline integrity
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Installation, repair and maintenance of cathodic protection systems; Applying corrosion protective coating to concrete, steel-in-concrete, steel, coated steel, water, cast/ductile iron, copper, pipelines, tanks, process equipment, reservoirs, refineries, sewers, bridges, appurtenances, buildings and structures, such as condominiums, balconies, parking decks and major institutional centers, transit systems, marine facilities and utility lines, substations and service arteries Custom manufacture of anodes, vent pipes, cables, rectifiers, splice kits, test stations, instruments and electronic assemblies to order and/or specification of others in the fields of corrosion engineering and cathodic protection systems Engineering services in the field of corrosion protection; technical consulting services related to corrosion engineering systems; design for others in the fields of corrosion engineering and cathodic protection systems, products and materials; pipeline inspection services; Technology supervision and inspection in the field of pipelines and pipeline integrity
