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AC Mitigation: 4 Approaches to Protect Your Assets

Pipelines paralleling high-voltage AC transmission lines require engineered grounding to prevent AC-induced corrosion and safety hazards. The four primary AC mitigation strategies—fault shielding, gradient control mats, lumped grounding, and gradient control wires—are detailed with design and monitoring guidance.

Cathodic Protection—What is it and how does it work?

What is cathodic protection? Understand the basics of cathodic protection. See how it extends the life of critical infrastructure.

Sep 28, 2026

AMPP Central Conference 2026

Join members of the MATCOR team in Booth #122 at the AMPP Central Conference in St. Paul, MN September 28-30, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

AMPP Eastern Conference 2026

Join members of the MATCOR team in Booth #301 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This year’s conference will feature a Pipeline Integrity focused technical program, bringing together top industry experts, […]

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Nov 16, 2026

AMPP Western Conference 2026

Join Team MATCOR at the AMPP Western Conference in Renton, WA November 16-18, 2026. We’ll be in Booth #303. Ted Huck, MATCOR’s Sales Director, will present on “Cathodic Protection for […]

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Quick Ship Cathodic Protection for Tanks

MATCOR’s Quick Ship program for tank cathodic protection maintains stock of its Tank Ring Anode System for rapid delivery when above ground storage tanks are unexpectedly taken out of service. Pre-assembled systems for tanks up to 200 feet in diameter ship from Chalfont, Pennsylvania with a two-day turnaround.

Deep Anode Comparison: 9 Reasons Durammo Beats Conventional Systems

The Durammo Deep Anode System is the only factory-assembled, ready-to-install deep anode system, eliminating the field assembly required by conventional designs. This article presents nine performance and installation advantages of the Durammo continuous wire anode over traditional deep anode systems.

MATCOR Now Part of BrandSafway Integrity Services Group

In January 2018, BrandSafway formed the Integrity Services Group, combining MATCOR’s cathodic protection services with LDAR and industrial specialty services. The group was created following the 2017 merger of Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services with Safway Group to form BrandSafway.

AC Interference – Basic Theory | Video Training Course

This 16-minute AC interference training video covers three primary effects on buried pipelines: the 15-volt safety threshold, fault condition interactions including conductive coupling, and AC induced corrosion. The course explains how high voltage power lines in shared corridors interact with parallel pipelines.

AC Modeling – The Basics

AC modeling evaluates the impact of high voltage AC transmission systems on buried pipelines sharing a right of way. This article explains how computer-based models assess steady-state induced current, fault current effects, and safety risks to above-ground appurtenances along pipeline corridors.

6 Sled Anodes Replace 274 Galvanic Anodes for Marine Jetty Corrosion Protection

MATCOR’s Sea-Bottom impressed current anode sleds protected a steel pile jetty in Indonesia, replacing a galvanic design that would have required 374 aluminum anodes. Six sled anodes were installed in three days, demonstrating a cost-effective alternative to galvanic cathodic protection for marine structures.

Remediation Options for Aging Pipeline Coating Systems

As pipeline coating systems age and degrade, operators must evaluate remediation strategies to maintain pipeline integrity. This article examines two approaches—pipeline recoating and linear anode installation—as alternatives for managing aging pipelines with deteriorating external coating systems.

Selecting the Correct Linear Anode for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Installation

Selecting the right linear anode for horizontal directional drilling requires consideration of bore hole conditions and anode pulling strength. As the only manufacturer of a linear anode designed for HDD, MATCOR outlines key variables that determine whether a standard or specialized anode is appropriate.

Tank Farm Design Recommendations for Corrosion Prevention

Tank farm design should account for corrosion risks to above ground storage tank bottoms based on site environment, tank size, and foundation type. This article provides recommendations and explains why cathodic protection is considered good engineering practice for tanks on sand or compacted soil foundations.

Tank Cathodic Protection Trends | Above Ground Storage Tanks

This presentation explores tank cathodic protection trends for above ground storage tanks, and compares tank cathodic protection systems.

Sled Anode Cable Connections

MATCOR’s Sea-Bottom marine anode sleds protect cable connections inside high-density polyethylene pipe secured to the sea bottom with concrete weights, preventing damage from wave and tidal action. This article describes the protective housing design and field installation methods used on recent marine projects.

April 24 is Corrosion Awareness Day

Corrosion costs an estimated $2.5 trillion globally each year, yet the 2016 NACE IMPACT study found that most corrosion failures are preventable. The study concluded that up to $875 billion could be saved annually through improved prevention practices, risk analysis, and organizational management systems.

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