Introduction to Cathodic Protection (Timed and Monitored)
- Course Number: C1070T
- Credits: 1 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $10
Course Outline
Cathodic Protection (CP) is one of the most effective and widely used methods for controlling corrosion of metallic structures exposed to soil, water, or concrete environments. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, history, system types, applications, testing methods, and limitations of cathodic protection, with emphasis on real-world engineering practice. Students will review the electrochemical basis of corrosion and CP, compare galvanic (sacrificial) and impressed current systems, and walk through practical considerations for system selection.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to understand historical developments that shaped modern cathodic protection practice;
- Be able to explain the electrochemical principles underlying corrosion and cathodic protection;
- Be able to distinguish between galvanic (sacrificial anode) and impressed current cathodic protection systems; and
- Be able to identify common applications of cathodic protection in pipelines, marine structures, ships, reinforced concrete, and storage tanks.