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CP 1–Cathodic
Protection Tester
Course Manual
February 2005
© NACE International, 2000

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Nace CP 1 Specifications

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BrandNace
ModelCP 1
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1: Basic Electricity

Electrical Terms

Defines fundamental electrical terms such as electrons, voltage, and current.

Resistance and Resistivity

Explains resistance and resistivity, including formulas and units.

Electrical Laws

Introduces fundamental electrical laws governing circuit relationships.

Ohm's Law

Explains Ohm's Law relating voltage, current, and resistance.

Kirchhoff's Laws

Explains Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and Current Law.

Series Circuit

Describes characteristics and calculations for series circuits.

Parallel Circuit

Describes characteristics and calculations for parallel circuits.

Meter Operation

Classifies meters based on inner workings and display types.

Analog Meters

Explains the basic D'Arsonval movement of analog meters.

Digital Meters

Describes the basis of operation for digital meters.

Exercise 1.1: Ohm’s Law

Practice problems applying Ohm's Law.

Section 2: Basic Chemistry & Basic Corrosion Theory

Basic Chemistry

Defines corrosion and the role of chemistry and electrochemistry.

Basic Electrochemistry

Defines electrochemistry and its branches.

Oxidation and Reduction

Explains oxidation and reduction reactions in chemical processes.

Electrochemical Circuits

Illustrates the basic electrochemical corrosion cell and its components.

Corrosion Cell

Describes the electrochemical process of corrosion and its four parts.

Use of Voltmeters

Explains the function and hook-up of voltmeters for voltage measurements.

Reference Electrodes (Half-Cells)

Discusses the importance and use of reference electrodes.

Corrosion Rate

Defines corrosion rate and introduces Faraday's Law.

Polarization

Defines polarization and its two major types.

Factors That Affect the Corrosion Rate

Discusses factors influencing the rate of corrosion.

Criteria for Cathodic Protection

Lists criteria for evaluating cathodic protection effectiveness.

NACE International Recommended Criteria

Details criteria recommended by NACE for cathodic protection.

Section 4: Safety

Electrical

Discusses hazards associated with electricity in CP work.

Electrical Equipment (Rectifiers)

Details safety considerations for electrical equipment like rectifiers.

Lock Out / Tag Out

Explains the procedure for lockout/tagout to ensure power is turned off.

Electrical Hazardous Areas

Discusses safety precautions for working in areas with explosive atmospheres.

Section 5: Field Measurements

Measuring Current

Details methods for measuring current: ammeter, clamp-on ammeter, or current shunt.

Section 6: Stray Current Interference

Stray Current Corrosion Control

Details methods to control stray current corrosion.

Section 7: Monitoring Cathodic Protection Effectiveness and Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping

Emphasizes the importance of documentation for system history.

Importance of Good Record Keeping

Highlights the significance of accurate data for technical and legal purposes.

Section 8: Installing CP Components

Galvanic (Sacrificial) Anodes

Explains how galvanic anodes operate and their installation.

Impressed Current Groundbeds

Explains the concept and installation of impressed current groundbeds.

Section 9: Troubleshooting

Introduction

Discusses basic troubleshooting techniques for CP systems.

Electrical Isolation

Explains how metallic contacts can destroy CP system effectiveness.

Cathodic Protection Levels

Discusses troubleshooting when structures are not up to protected levels.

Rectifiers

Covers routine maintenance for rectifiers.

Routine Maintenance

Lists observations for early detection of potential rectifier problems.

Output Problems

Discusses troubleshooting steps for common rectifier output issues.

Zero Current and Voltage Outputs

Troubleshooting steps for zero output issues.

Section 10: Energizing and Testing

Current Adjustment

Determining operating levels through trial tests and considering stray current effects.

Section 11: Operation and Maintenance of Cathodic Protection Systems

Monitoring Cathodic Protection Systems

Ensuring adequate CP through monitoring and inspections.

Remedial measures

Actions taken when protection is no longer adequate.

Section 12: Recordkeeping

CP Systems

Recording information for galvanic and impressed current CP systems.

Appendix A: Using Coupons to Determine Adequacy of Cathodic Protection