What services do we offer?
Elsyca can assist with the design of a cathodic protection (CP) system for a structure of any given complexity such as pipeline networks and on- and off-shore structures like sheet piles, underground tanks, ship hulls, etc. The cathodic protection system is modelled in virtual space, allowing for a quick assessment of design alternatives and what-if scenario’s: various operating modes, changing environments, fault conditions, potential damage scenarios, etc.
A typical Elsyca design project consists of several activities:
- on-site investigative study / survey;
- data capturing and measurement: soil/sea water resistivity, polarisation, ...;
- CAD modeling of the structure or pipeline network and initial design of the cathodic protection system;
- simulation of the cathodic protection performance;
- further optimization (e.g. number and location of anodes, position of bonds, ...);
- post-installation verification of performance.
Having a virtual 3D model of the structure and its cathodic protection system enables to:
- predict how corrosion control strategies will protect the pipeline or structure;
- quickly evaluate various design alternatives;
- trace conceptual mistakes before any actual installation;
- take into account stray currents originating from neighboring structures/activities/cathodic protection systems;
- model performance of both sacrificial anodes and ICCP systems;
- identify the critical areas and verify local protection levels;
- optimize your future survey planning, prioritised towards critical areas;
- reduce electric and magnetic signatures of the cathodic protection system in marine defense.
What value do we bring ?
The ‘design by virtual simulation’ of a cathodic protection system will result in:
- assurance on safety, reliability, and integrity of the structure;
- cost reductions over the total service life of the structure from design to maintenance:
- short term substantial savings on capital equipment costs relating to materials and equipment: less anodes, less rectifiers, less time and money;
- avoiding costly issues relating to environmental approval, right-of-way or servitude issues for pipeline CP systems;
- long term maintenance and monitoring savings.
- much better insight into the performance and longevity of the cathodic protection system, thus enabling more reliable decisions;
- a proper cathodic protection design ultimately safeguards the environment and assets, all while reducing costs.
Elsyca's achievements with respect to cathodic protection design projects can be explored by clicking here.