IPT gives support to external corrosion management of pipelines through research and development studies as well as technological services.
LCP\’s facilities for external corrosion research
Through the Laboratory for Corrosion and Protection (LCP), the Institute experienced a breakthrough in studies of the influence of the alternating current interference of cathodically protected pipelines. Together with Cenpes / Petrobras, the Lab recently developed a new methodology and an AC probe to evaluate the probability of corrosion due to alternating current interference. It designed a probe for in-field measurements providing reliable parameters to assess the AC corrosion of cathodically protected pipelines.
IPT has a complete infrastructure both laboratory facilities and specialized technician for pipeline external corrosion.
The following equipment is available for external corrosion studies:
ScopeMeter Fluke, mod. 123
Digital ScopeMeter Oscilloscope Fluke, mod. 123
Digital ScopeMeter Oscilloscope Fluke, mod. 124
Clamp meter AC HEME, mod. LK 60
Voltmeter register Yanashi mod. TANAKAS BMT-X
Terrameter Megabras, mod. MTD 20 kW
AC Power source Califórnia Instruments, mod. 1251 RD
DC Power source Tectrol mod. TCA 50 – 20 XR 1A
DC Power source Tectrol mod. TCA 50 – 20 XR 1A
Variable transformer voltage STP, mod. ATV – 215 – M
