Utilization of cathodic protection for transmission towers through photovoltaic generation

C. Tiba and E.M. de Oliveira

Renewable Energy, 2012, vol. 40, issue 1, 150-156

Abstract: In this study, we analyzed the application of photovoltaic solar energy as a source of cathodic protection in metallic structures foundations on transmission lines towers. As preliminary studies concerning the need for cathodic protection of the structure, we have measured the resistivity of the soil, the pH and the natural corrosion potential. After the verification of the need for protection against corrosion, the cathodic protection system (CPS) was designed calculating the current to be injected, the PV system and a monitoring system.

Keywords: PV solar energy; Transmission line; Metallic foundations; Cathodic protection (CP); Protection potential; Loss in masses of coupons (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2011.09.020

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