@inproceedings{62d0d011c9b545e086de8a9f9038c566,
title = "Cathodic protection and the thickness effect: a final conclusion ?",
abstract = "A matrix of tests in air and seawater with cathodic protection (CP) and with joints of two baseplate thickness (32 and 50 mm ) were carried out. In the past few years a consensus has been reached on two topics - the efficiency of cathodic protection and the thickness effect - which previously generated a high degree of controversy. However, this consensus is based on results from testing in 'standard' conditions. In this paper the problem of whether the conclusions derived from tests in standard conditions are valid outside these conditions is addressed. Specifically the effect of CP and joint type on the magnitude of the thickness effect is analysed as is the effect of joint thickness on the efficiency of CP. It is concluded that while joint thickness does not appear to have a significant effect on the efficiency of CP, the magnitude of the thickness effect is significantly dependant on both the environment (CP or air ) and the type of joint.",
author = "Cole, \{I. S.\} and O. Vittori and G. Cerretti",
year = "1993",
language = "English",
isbn = "1880653095",
series = "Proceedings of the Third (1993) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference",
publisher = "Publ by Int Soc of Offshore and Polar Engineerns (ISOPE)",
pages = "309--316",
editor = "Puthli, \{Ram S.\} and \{Dos Santos\}, J.F. and Steinar Berg and Ellinas, \{Charles P.\} and Yukio Ueda",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Third (1993) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference",
note = "Proceedings of the Third (1993) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference ; Conference date: 06-06-1993 Through 11-06-1993",
}