Revista de estructuras y construcción de acero

Cathodic Protection Systems: Safeguarding Steel against Corrosion

Abstract

Ghanbari Ghazijahan

Corrosion is a pervasive and costly problem that affects various industries worldwide, causing significant damage to structures and infrastructure made of steel. The degradation of steel due to corrosion not only leads to financial losses but also compromises the safety and reliability of critical assets. To combat this destructive force, engineers and researchers have developed cathodic protection systems, a powerful defense mechanism that safeguards steel against corrosion. Galvanic cathodic protection systems are an effective and widely used method for safeguarding steel structures against corrosion. This corrosion control technique, also known as sacrificial anode cathodic protection, relies on the principle of creating a galvanic cell to prevent the corrosion of steel.