Some of the significant challenges faced in protecting the new Astute-class nuclear-powered submarines with cathodic protection are discussed. The HMS Astute was one such submarine that was protected with an impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) system to protect it from adverse impacts of corrosive environment. Designers considered that the submarine was exposed to various environmental conditions when designing the ICCP system. It also had to be configured to protect the hull from corrosion while maintaining the electric field necessary to preserve the submarine's stealth capabilities. The reference electrodes were one of the most essential components of the ICCP system as they measured the potential on the hull and were used ton control the amount of current flowing from the anodes. Designers faced challenges of preventing the components of the ICCP system from corroding and ensuring that the submarine was able perform its strategic functions despite generation of an electric field.


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    Title :

    Protecting nuclear-powered submarines with cathodic protection has unique challenges


    Additional title:

    Der Schutz von atomgetriebenen U-Booten mit kathodishem Schutz hat besondere Aufgaben


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Materials Performance ; 48 , 6 ; 16-19


    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 1 Quelle



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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