Basic CP Circuits

  • Author: Technical Toolboxes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Study time: 1 hour
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What are basic CP circuits? How do I troubleshoot CP circuits? How do I design simple CP circuits?

This self-paced course offers a foundational understanding of basic Cathodic Protection (CP) circuits, essential for professionals working in the field of pipeline integrity. Participants will become familiar with key electrical principles and components, including Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and the fundamentals of series and parallel circuits. The course also covers the use of digital meters to measure CP circuits and the interpretation of CP rectifier schematics.

By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to design and troubleshoot simple CP circuits, enhancing their ability to maintain and optimize CP systems. The flexible format allows you to learn at your own pace, making it ideal for busy professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in CP technology.
  • Video time: 42 minutes
  • Exams: 1

Table of Contents

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  • Chapters:
    Electrical terms and definitions
    • Introduction and agenda
    • Electron theory and its practical implications

    Basic components of an electrical circuit
    • Resistance in pipelines
    • Paramagnetic properties in soil
    • Understanding the importance of material resistance in different environments

    Ohm's Law
    • Understanding and applying Ohm's Law in circuits
    • Power efficiency and measurement in power systems

    Series and parallel circuits
    • The importance of resistance and polarization in series circuits
    •  Connecting procedures of series circuits with a stow
    • Reviewing the role and function of stow in series circuits
    • Understanding electrical resistance and testing

    CP Circuits
    • Understanding the complexities of CP systems
    • Understanding and measuring ac and dc in power systems

    Digital Meters

    • Using digital meters in field work
    • Understanding the importance and limitations of input resistances for power meters

    Rectified Circuits
    • Function and components of a rectifier circuit
    • The electron theory and the use of meters in CP circuits

Joe Pikas

Content SME-V.P. for Pipeline Integrity and Corrosion Engineering Services for Technical Toolboxes
ABOUT JOE
Joe Pikas is a consultant for Technical Toolboxes with more than 50 years of experience in pipeline construction, operations, corrosion control design, and implementation, including pipeline engineering management.
He is an expert in pipeline integrity management, risk management, coating materials selection, cathodic protection design, and testing, and internal and external pipeline corrosion control.
In 2009, he was awarded the NACE Distinguished Service Award and received an industry award in 2002 from AGA, GTI, INGAA, NACE, OPS, and PRCI International.
Also, he has contributed over 50 papers to industry trade magazines, NACE, SSPC, and other publications and conferences.