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An Age-Old Problem: Addressing Aging Pipeline Coating Threats

As pipeline coatings deteriorate, traditional CP systems struggle with current distribution and rising operating costs. MATCOR’s Ted Huck examines rehabilitation alternatives, including linear anode systems that saved over $1.5 million versus recoating on a 5-kilometer pipeline segment.
Pipeline Requiring Rehabilitation

Linear Anodes for Pipeline Rehabilitation: Decades of Innovation

MATCOR’s Ted Huck presented at the Middle East Corrosion Conference on advances in linear anode technology for pipeline rehabilitation. Topics include design considerations, installation methodologies, and case studies demonstrating effective cathodic protection for aging pipelines.
pipeline degradation

Protecting Aging Pipelines: Strategies for Coating Deterioration

As pipeline coatings age, external corrosion protection diminishes. A Materials Performance article highlights advanced cathodic protection systems and recoating solutions to extend pipeline service life while addressing soil stress and coating disbondment.
linear anode color coding

Linear Anode Color Coding for Easy Field Identification

MATCOR introduced color-coded tracer wire on its SPL-FBR Linear Anode product line to simplify field identification of current output ratings. All standard SPL-FBR anode ratings are based on 25-year continuous operation, helping crews confirm product selection during cathodic protection installations.
exothermic-welding

Cathodic Protection Connections: Exothermic Welding vs Pin Brazing

Exothermic welding and pin brazing are the two primary cable-to-structure connection methods in cathodic protection systems. This article compares both technologies across safety, reliability, metallurgical effects, and material suitability, noting that MATCOR defaults to pin brazing for most CP applications.
Datasheet image - Iron Gopher HDD Linear Anode

Iron Gopher® Linear Anode for HDD Applications

Iron Gopher® Linear Anode for HDD Applications brochure
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SPL™-Anode Series – Impressed Current Linear Anodes

SPL™-Anode Series – Impressed Current Linear Anodes brochure
Underground Transmission Pipeline

At What Distance Does Cathodic Protection Continue to be Effective?

The effective range of cathodic protection along a pipeline depends on the attenuation constant, driven by soil resistivity and coating quality. Well-coated pipelines in high-resistivity soils can be protected 20 or more miles from a single anode bed; poorly coated pipelines may need anode stations every quarter mile.
JA Electronics explosion-proof rectifiers for tank CP project in Mexico.

MATCOR Successfully Completes Tank CP Project In Mexico

MATCOR completed a cathodic protection project for nine aboveground storage tanks at a port facility in Altamira, Mexico. Scope included design, engineering, materials supply, installation supervision, and commissioning using SPL Linear Anodes and custom explosion-proof rectifiers for Class 1 Div 2 areas.
linear anodes hard to reach places

Linear Anodes for Hard-to-Reach Places [Rusty Talks]

Linear anodes installed parallel to aging pipelines in rural Kansas resolved cathodic protection gaps that remote impressed current systems could not address. An Energy Transfer case study shows how proper power feed cable design is essential for achieving even current distribution with linear anode systems.
SPL Linear Anode Installation Guide

SPL Linear Anode Installation Guide

SPL Linear Anode Installation Guide
Iron Gopher Linear Anode HDD Installation Guide

Iron Gopher Linear Anode HDD Installation Guide

Iron Gopher Linear Anode HDD Installation Guide
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