Abstract:
A propeller spinner (5) for a marine propeller (1) having multiple propeller blades (2) attached to a propeller hub (3) that is adapted for attachment to a propeller shaft (4) and includes a sacrificial anodic material for protecting the propeller shaft (4) and/or propeller hub (3) from corrosion. The invention includes a hollow spinner cone (6) made of a non-anodic material and the spinner cone (6) has at least one perforation in its outer peripheral surface. An anodic insert body (9) that is made of the sacrificial anodic material constitutes an insert body (9) that is substantially contained within the hollow spinner cone (6). The insert body (9) has at least one radical protrusion (10) extending at least partially through said perforation (7) in the spinner cone (6).
Abstract:
A device for treating water that circulates in a closed conduit system, said device comprising a combination of a degasifier, on the one hand, and a corrosion inhibitor, on the other hand. The degasifier includes a tubular member (10) which is horizontal in its use position and which is intended to be connected in series with a conduit (13, 14) forming part of the conduit system. The tubular member is surrounded between its upstream and downstream ends (11, 12) by a housing (17) which includes an openable upper gas outlet (16). The tubular member communicates with the surrounding housing space through the medium of at least one aperture (15) provided therein. The corrosion inhibitor includes a sacrificial anode (20) which is positioned in the housing space outside the tubular member (10). The housing (17) also includes an openable bottom drain or outlet (28).
Abstract:
Mounting an anode on a coated surface of a metal structure exposed to the atmosphere; connecting a cathode to a main body of the metal structure; connecting the anode and the cathode to a solar battery; whereby when a defective part is generated on the coated surface of the metal structure and water film is formed on the coated surface, establishing a corrosive condition of the metal structure, a current is automatically flowed between the anode and the cathode to prevent corrosion of the metal structure.
Abstract:
A method for inhibiting corrosion in metal components such as electrical contacts, comprising providing a component, wherein the component includes a first metal layer; a second metal layer deposited on the first metal layer; at least one additional metal layer deposited on the second metal layer; and an electrically active contact region on the uppermost layer of the at least one additional metal layer; and forming a defect in the component in at least one predetermined location around the electrically active contact region, wherein the defect passes through the at least one additional metal layer to expose the second metal layer, through the at least one additional metal layer and second metal layer to expose the first metal layer, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
Provided are systems and methods for preventing corrosion, and lead and iron contamination in potable water piping systems comprising lead, non-electrically conducting, and/or iron pipes. A sacrificial/potential anode, made of a material, such as a metal or metal alloys less noble than iron, e.g., zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and/or alloys thereof, is electrically attached to the potable water piping system. Alternatively, an active cathodic corrosion prevention system may be used. The active cathodic corrosion protection system comprises an independent source of DC power, a voltage controller and a non-sacrificial or a sacrificial/potential grounding anode. The negative terminal of the voltage controller is connected to the potable water piping system. The interior surface of the lead and/or iron pipe is maintained at a voltage and/or potential above the reduction potential of the redox reactions between the disinfection chemicals and the interior surfaces of the lead and iron pipes.
Abstract:
An apparatus for providing electrochemical corrosion protection to a process vessel, the apparatus comprises at least one anode in communication with the process vessel; a DC current supply being electrically coupled to the process vessel and to the at least one anode; and a potential control unit in communication with the DC current supply. The potential control unit is electrically coupled to the process vessel and to a reference electrode in communication with the process vessel. The current supplied by the DC current supply for passivating the process vessel is adjustable by the potential control unit. The process vessel may comprise at least one of duplex stainless steel and superaustenitic stainless steel.
Abstract:
A fuel dispensing apparatus comprises a flow conduit defining a fluid flow path. A plurality of fuel handling components are connected along the flow conduit. The fuel handling components include a fluid meter to measure quantity of fuel being dispensed and at least one valve to vary flow of fuel through the flow conduit. In some embodiments, the fuel handling components to be protected may further include a shear valve. A corrosion protection arrangement is in electrical communication with at least one of the fuel handling components. The corrosion protection arrangement is operative to inhibit formation of corrosion at an internal protected portion of the fuel handling component due to electrical current passing through liquid therein. The corrosion protection arrangement may include a reference circuit providing a selected DC potential to the protected portion.
Abstract:
An electrode for a cathodic protection device that has one or more electrode bodies formed of a conductive wire. The electrode includes a pair of films made of an insulating material which are bonded to each other while sandwiching the electrode body therebetween. Preferably at least one of the pair of films is bonded to an engine body. The electrode body is exposed to the outside through one or more through-holes formed in at least one of the films. The electrode is less susceptible to short-circuiting or wire breakage when bent and is also easier to manufacture than conventional electrodes.
Abstract:
The deterioration of reinforced concrete structures by galvanic corrosion is a well understood problem, particularly as it affects roads, bridges, parking garages and buildings that use reinforcing steel in their construction. Galvanic cathodic protection is typically provided for such reinforced concrete structures using embedded sacrificial anodes, such as zinc, aluminum, and alloys thereof. Disclosed herein is an anode assembly (10) for cathodic protection of a reinforced concrete structure. The assembly comprises at least one sacrificial anode member (12). The anode member is covered with an ionically-conductive covering material (14) into which is bound an electrochemical activating agent at least partly covering the sacrificial anode member. One side (26) of the ionically-conductive covering material is configured to conform closely and securely to a steel reinforcing bar. The conforming side has a non-conductive barrier (16) as an integral part of the covering material. An electrical connection is established between the anode member and a ferrous reinforcing bar (20) using conductive wires (18).
Abstract:
A propeller spinner (5) for a marine propeller (1) having multiple propeller blades (2) attached to a propeller hub (3) that is adapted for attachment to a propeller shaft (4) and includes a sacrificial anodic material for protecting the propeller shaft (4) and/or propeller hub (3) from corrosion. There is included a hollow spinner cone (6) made of a non-anodic material and the spinner cone (6) has at least one perforation in its outer peripheral surface. An anodic insert body (9) that is made of the sacrificial anodic material constitutes an insert body (9) that is substantially contained within the hollow spinner cone (6). The insert body (9) has at least one radical protrusion (10) extending at least partially through said perforation (7) in the spinner cone (6).