BS EN 17243 specifies the requirements and recommendations for cathodic protection systems applied to the internal surfaces of metallic tanks, structures, equipment and piping containing natural or treated seawater or brackish waters to provide efficient protection from corrosion.
Note: BS EN 17243 does not cover cathodic protection inside freshwater systems.
BS EN 17243 on cathodic protection for tanks and components is applicable to:
Metallic structures containing seawater or brackish waters are exposed to the risk of corrosion. Cathodic protection (CP) is usually used to ensure corrosion control during the structure design life.
BS EN 17243 provides you with information on the criteria of various metals and alloys used in cathodic protection. BS EN 17243 provides you with the design parameters for the cathodic protection system. BS EN 17243 helps you to perform the two cathodic protection methods, galvanic anode system, and impressed current system by providing you with a detailed account of their procedures. BS EN 17243 also provides commissioning, operation and maintenance requirements for cathodic protection systems. This allows you to increase the corrosion resistance of metallic structures against seawater.
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