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The Latest Developments in Concrete

Cathodic Protection for Infrastructure Assets

Remedial Technology Pty Ltd


A. Cheaitani
M. Cheytani
Remedial Technology

• Consultancy services for all aspects related to corrosion of


infrastructure assets (concrete bridges, wharves.. etc).

• R & D into new products and new technologies.

• Maintenance and monitoring services for CP systems (Road


authorities, councils and asset owners like GPT, Rio Tinto).

• Practical training services to asset owners, employees and


contractors.
This Presentation
• Brief description of the electrochemical technologies
currently used in Australia (ICCP, SACP and HACP).

• The latest developments associated with these


technologies.

• Guidelines for selecting the optimum technology for the


corrosion protection of your structure.
ICCP
• Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) is a proven
technology for long-term corrosion protection in marine
environments.

• ICCP has been the technology of choice for many assets


owners and has been used extensively in Australia on a large
number of wharves, bridges and jetties.

• All aspects related to the design, installation, monitoring


and protection criteria for ICCP systems are documented in
Australian Standard AS 2832.5 – 2008 (R2018).
ICCP Concept
Initiation of corrosion with
Cathodic protection for existing Ingress of chloride ions to the
reinforced concrete structures level of reinforcement

Positive

Concrete

Negative

Cathodic
protection

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Sea Ports
Bridges
Famous Structures

Sydney Opera House


SACP / HACP
Galvanic Based Systems
Galvanic anode technology is an areas of substantial growth.

Galvanic technology is becoming increasingly attractive


because of its simplicity and low monitoring and maintenance
requirements.

Limitation: The driving voltage of Zinc is limited to


approximately 0.7 V. The average driving voltage for ICCP is in
excess of 5-6 V.
SACP
Galvanic anodes in
concrete are usually
supplied with a proprietary
backfill which provides
space for the products of
anodic dissolution.

The zinc activation and


backfill material plays a key
role in the performance of
the anode.
SACP Initial Concept

Galvanic System

Chloride
free concrete

Cathode Anode Anode Cathode

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SACP Incipient Anode Prevention
Galvanic anode systems are installed in conjunction with concrete
patch repairs to reduce the occurrence of the incipient anode effect.

• Considered to be a low-cost measure.


• Can be installed in conjunction with low and high resistivity
repair mortars in patch repairs.
• No permanent monitoring system is incorporated.
SACP Targeted Protection
Galvanic anodes are suitable for targeted corrosion protection.
In suitable conditions, various levels of corrosion protection can be
achieved. This is related to concrete resistivity, the number of
anodes and the type of anodes.
SACP is an effective method for protection of the piles of small
bridges, especially when used in conjunction with a galvanic water
anode system.
Hybrid Anode – Initial Development (2006)

Positive

Concrete

Negative

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Hybrid Anode Cathodic Protection

• Attractive concept.
• Installation duration and cost is similar to ICCP.
• More destructive in comparison to a ribbon anode systems
• No published performance data indicating compliance with the
Australian Cathodic Protection Standard AS2832.5
Latest Developments

• New concepts for hybrid anode systems

• New concepts for ICCP control systems

• Growth in solar-powered technology

• Cathodic protection management systems


New Concept – Hybrid Anodes
New Developments
Hybrid Anodes
• Simpler and lower installation cost compared to the old hybrid
system.
• Suitable for structures with high concrete cover.
• Based on initial data, hybrid anode applications can meet criterion
for ICCP as per the Australian Standard.
• Additional data is required for verification of long-term
performance.
Key Issues – ICCP

• Control system reliability and maintenance requirements.

• The requirements for mains power (can be problematic for


remotely located structures).

• Maintenance and monitoring requirements for ICCP


systems.
Control Systems for ICCP
Phase control technology
Heavy duty
Bulky, generates heat, not cost effective
Superseded Technology
Control Systems for ICCP
• Switch mode technology (more efficient, less heat, less cost & compact)
• Proprietary hardware and software
• Any component failure impact on the current delivery for the entire system
• Expertise is required for maintenance and system operation
New Improvements in Control Systems

o Improvements in high precision digital


controllers.
(light weight, no heat, very efficient, small
size, fewer components)
o Reliable industrial computers and
modems.

This has allowed for the development of


new control systems with:
o Industrial heavy duty hardware
(interchangeable)
o Open-source software
New Improvements in Control Systems

Technology which combines the benefits of an independent and


reliable manual system with an independent remote monitoring
function.

The key advantage of this new concept technology is outlined in TR 73.

The continuity of CP current delivery is always maintained by the on-


site manual system regardless of any software or hardware failures of
the remote-control components.
Solar Powered ICCP Technology
New technology:
• New developments in lithium
iron battery technology.

• New improvements in high


precision digital control buck
converters.

• Improved efficiency and


reduced cost of PV
(photovoltaic) systems.
Solar Powered ICCP Technology
Advantages of Solar ICCP:
• Eliminates the need for mains
power.

• Ideal for small bridges located in


remote locations.

• Full corrosion protection meeting


the current cathodic protection
standard.
Cathodic Protection Management System (CPMS)
Cathodic Protection Management System (CPMS)
Cathodic Protection Management System (CPMS)
The selection criteria for
corrosion protection systems for
concrete structures
Key Considerations for
Selecting Electrochemical
Technology
Key factors which may impact on treatment selection:

• Cause, extent and structural impact of corrosion on the structure


• Continuity of rebar, concrete cover and steel configuration.
• The availability of mains power.
• Design life of the structure.
• Available budget for repair (staged approach)
• Long term impact of selected solution on the structure: The residual
protection of the corrosion protection system (Galvanic vs ICCP)
Concrete Cover & Steel Configuration
The Residual Effect of ICCP
When continuous CP current is delivered to a structure over a long
duration of time:

o Chloride ions in the concrete migrate away from the reinforcing steel.

o The passivation layer on the surface of the reinforcing steel is


reinstated and maintained.

The residual protective effect occurs due to chloride ion migration away
from the reinforcing steel and steel passivation.

This effect has only been observed during ICCP system application.
The Residual Effect of ICCP
After 18 Months of Operation
The Residual Effect of ICCP
After 10 Years of Operation
Guidelines:
ICCP should be considered for structures with high concrete resistivity high
levels of corrosion, and where long-term corrosion protection is required.

Solar technology (ICCP) is an ideal solution for small bridges in remote locations
(no mains power) with high resistivity and high corrosion activity.

Properly designed ICCP system can fully meet the Australian Standard criteria
for cathodic protection in concrete.

Galvanic based systems are more suited to smaller structures and structures in
remote locations with low resistivity and low corrosion activity. Galvanic
systems are especially effective in conjunction with galvanic water anode
systems (e.g. for protection of piles of small bridges). Unlikely to meet the
Australian Standard criteria but, with good design, may provide considerable
protection.
Summary:
• There is no single magic technology that can be used for all
applications.

• In most cases, there is only one optimum technical and cost


effective solution for a structure.

• The expertise and knowledge of the design engineer, correct


electrochemical testing of the structure and full
understanding of all available technologies and their
limitation(s) are the key factors for determining the
optimum corrosion protection solution.

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