SPECIFICATION

AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED
IMPRESSED CURRENT ANODE

CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM

FOR
INTERIOR OF CLARIFIERS

Prepared by
Corrpro Companies, Inc.
Waterworks Division
CATHODIC PROTECTION SPECIFICATION

AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED IMPRESSED CURRENT

CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR INTERIOR OF CLARIFIERS

A. SCOPE
The cathodic protection design/install constructor shall provide all engineering services,
materials, equipment, labor, and supervision for the installation of an automatically
controlled impressed current cathodic protection system to provide corrosion control for the
interior submerged surface of the specified tank. All work furnished shall be in accordance
with A.W.W.A. Standard D104 and features included in this specification. The cathodic
protection constructor shall be Corrpro Waterworks.

B. DESIGN
All engineering services shall be provided by a Corrosion Specialist who is accredited by
the National Association of Corrosion Engineers International as a Senior Corrosion
Technologist, Corrosion Specialist or Cathodic Protection Specialist. The system shall be
designed by a Corrosion Specialist with experience in cathodic protection for water storage
tanks. The Corrosion Specialist shall design the system to provide effective corrosion
control in accordance with criteria for protection. The criteria for protection shall be based
on a tank-to-water potential, IR drop free, within a range of -0.850 volts to -1.050 volts
relative to a stationary copper-copper sulfate reference electrode. This potential shall be
measured free of the effect of voltage gradients (IR drop).

The Corrosion Specialist shall also base system capacity and performance on:
1. Total submerged surface area of the tank.
2. Type of coating and condition of coating.
3. Total bare surface area to be protected will be a minimum of 25% of total
surface area.
4. Minimum current density of 0.5 MA/ft.2 bare surface area.
5. Chemical analysis of water including resistivity expressed in ohm-cm.

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6. Susceptibility of tank to icing conditions.
7. Minimum anode design life of twenty (20) years.
8. Selection, dimensions, and layout of system components specified in Section
C.

C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS
C1. RECTIFIER
The rectifier unit shall perform in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard D104 and shall
include:
1. Transformer.
2. Selenium or silicon rectifying elements.
3. Circuit breaker(s).
4. Lightning, surge, and overload protection.
5. Provision for air-cooling operation.
6. Voltmeter(s) and ammeter(s).
7. Weatherproof cabinet in accordance with NEMA 4 requirements.
8. Provision to vary current output from 0% to 100% of rated capacity.
9. Provisions for mounting, grounding, and locking.

10. Provision for 110-120 volt, 60 Hz, single phase A.C. power.

11. D.C. output capacity in volts and amperes in accordance with Design
(Section B).
12. Number of circuits or separate rectifiers in accordance with Design (Section
B).
13. Automatic controller shall be AWWA D104 and shall adjust current output to
compensate for changes in water level, temperature of water, water
chemistry, and cathodic polarization, and shall include the following
provisions:
a. Utilize long-life reference electrode(s) mounted in tank.
b. Monitor the tank-to-water potential, free of IR drop.

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c. Automatically adjust the tank-to-water potential, free of IR drop, to a
preset value.
d. Operate within 25MV of preset value.
e. Limit current to a preset value.
f. Utilize potential meter(s) to display tank-to-water potential, free of IR
drop.

C2. LONG LIFE REFERENCE ELECTRODE(S)

The permanent reference electrode shall consist of a copper-copper sulfate electrode which
is manufactured to remain stable (plus or minus 10MV) for a minimum of twenty (20) years.
The reference electrode to lead wire connection shall be encapsulated to prevent water
migration. The stationary reference electrode shall be positioned in the tank water to
provide the most representative measurements for the submerged surface area(s).

C3. ANODE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

The anode suspension system shall be designed in accordance with ANSI/AWWA
Standard D104 Section 4.2.4.1.1 Type A, Horizontal System. The anode suspension
system shall consist of a minimum 5/16" polyester cord. The cord shall be secured to
stainless steel concrete anchors for tanks with concrete walls or to steel anchors welded to
the side wall of tanks with steel walls. All cord to cord connections shall be tied and taped.

C4. ANODE MATERIALS

The anode materials shall be selected in accordance with Design (Section B) and shall
consist of one of the following:
1. Minimum .062" diameter titanium with a precious metal oxide coating. The
wire anode shall be continuous with a maximum of two (2) anode to header
connections.
All anode to header cable connections shall be sealed to prevent water migration.

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C5. WIRING
All wiring within the tank shall be insulated to prevent copper conductor to water contact.
All wiring on the exterior of the tank shall be insulated and run in rigid conduit.

C6. HARDWARE
All hardware used in conjunction with the system shall be protected against corrosion.

C7. ANSI/NSF 61
All materials in contact with the water or exposed to the interior of the tank shall be
classified in accordance with ANSI/NSF 61 "Drinking Water System Components. This
requirement shall be met under testing conducted by a product certification organization
accredited for this purpose by the American National Standards Institute. Contractor shall
submit copy of company registration and materials certificate to the project engineer
verifying ANSI/NSF 61 system components classification.

D. SUBMITTALS
The cathodic protection constructor shall submit the following information to the purchaser
for approval by the Owner or his representative.
1. Drawings showing system design/configuration.
2. Description of system components.
3. Copy of ANSI/NSF 61 classification for all system components located within
the tank.
4. Design calculations for required voltage, amperage & life expectancy.

E. WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION

E1. QUALIFICATIONS
The cathodic protection constructor shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience
installing and servicing the types of systems described in this specification. The system
shall be installed by personnel specifically trained by the constructor to provide all
workmanship required for corrosion control performance. All personnel shall be subject to

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Federal Substance Abuse and Testing Regulations.

E2. PERFORMANCE
All work shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Components of the cathodic protection system shall be installed in the
manner and at the locations as shown on the design drawings prepared by
the Corrosion Specialist.
2. Electrical continuity of all piping, accessories and sections of bolted or riveted
tanks shall be the responsibility of the owner.
3. Materials and equipment shall be inspected prior to installation. Any
defective component shall be repaired or replaced.
4. Electrical work shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
5. Lead wires shall be installed to prevent damage from abrasion.
6. Electrical connections within the tank shall be sealed to prevent water
migration.
7. The rectifier shall be mounted at a convenient height (eye level) above grade
for monitoring and service purposes.
8. A.C. power to the rectifier shall be furnished by the purchaser.
9. Disinfection shall be the responsibility of the purchaser.
10. Work provided by the constructor shall be completed in a clean and safe
manner.

F. ENERGIZING THE SYSTEM

After the system is installed and the tank is filled, the cathodic protection constructor shall
provide start-up service which includes energizing, testing, and adjusting the system for
optimum performance of the cathodic protection system. This start-up service shall be in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA D104, Section 5.2 Testing. This start-up service shall be
coordinated with the Owner or his representative. In addition to the start-up service, “as-
built” drawings and an Owners Maintenance Manual shall be submitted to the purchaser.
The final test and adjustment of the system shall be conducted approximately twelve (12)
months after start-up service.

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G. MONITORING
The cathodic protection constructor shall furnish self-addressed report cards to be
completed by the owner. Report cards received by the cathodic protection constructor
during the guarantee and service period(s) shall be evaluated for system performance.

H. GUARANTEE
All workmanship, equipment, and materials furnished by the cathodic protection constructor
shall be guaranteed for one (1) year.

I. SERVICE AGREEMENT
The cathodic protection constructor shall furnish a service agreement for the type of system
installed. The agreement shall include the annual service rate and a complete description of
the scope of work proposed. The agreement for annual inspection and potential testing
shall be in accordance with AWWA D104, Appendix C and include as a minimum:
1. One (1) annual job site visit.
2. Tank-to-water potential measurements conducted at representative locations
within the tank. A minimum of five (5) locations shall be measured.
3. Measurements shall be conducted with a portable high impedance voltmeter
and a calibrated copper-copper sulfate reference cell.
4. Adjustments for optimum corrosion control shall be in accordance with
criteria for protection.
5. Data recorded shall provide sufficient information to evaluate the
performance for the system relating to criteria for protection.
6. In the event additional work is required, the constructor shall submit a report
with recommendations for optimizing corrosion control.