WO2014019863A1 - Galvanic anode and method of corrosion protection - Google Patents
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- the chloride acts as a catalyst in that it does not get consumed in the corrosion reaction but remains active to again participate in the corrosion reaction.
- Damage to reinforced concrete structures is caused primarily by the permeation of chloride ions through the concrete to the area surrounding the steel reinforcement.
- sources of chlorides including additions to the concrete mix, such as chloride-containing accelerating admixtures.
- the chloride may also be present in the structure's environment such as marine conditions or de-icing salts.
- the presence of chloride does not have a directly adverse effect on the concrete itself but does promote corrosion of the steel reinforcement.
- the corrosion products that form on the steel reinforcement occupy more space than the steel reinforcement causing pressure to be exerted on the concrete from within. This internal pressure builds over time and eventually leads to cracking and spalling of the concrete. Corrosion of the steel reinforcement also reduces the strength of the reinforcing steel and diminishes the load bearing capacity of the concrete structure.
- Cathodic protection of steel reinforcement in concrete is an accepted method of providing corrosion protection for the metal, especially where chloride ions are present at significant concentrations in the concrete.
- Cathodic protection involves the formation of a circuit with the reinforcing steel acting as a cathode that is electrically connected to an anode. When a sufficiently large potential difference exists, corrosion of the cathode is reduced or prevented.
- Impressed current cathodic protection involves the use of an anode and an applied electrical current employing an external DC power supply or an AC power source and a rectifier.
- the power supply presents challenges in terms of reliability and costs associated with ongoing power consumption, monitoring and maintenance requirements.
- Cathodic protection may also be provided by means of a galvanic cell in which the potential arises as a result of different materials forming a sacrificial anode and a cathode.
- Sacrificial cathodic protection occurs when a metal is coupled to a more reactive, or more anodic, metal.
- the anode consists of a sacrificial metal that is capable of providing protective current without the use of a power supply, since the reactions that take place during their use are thermodynamically favored.
- Disadvantages of sacrificial anode systems include limited available protection current and limited life. Sacrificial anodes are subject to ongoing corrosion, or consumption of the galvanic metal, and generally require replacement at some point depending on the extent of the corrosion.
- FIG. 1A is a cross sectional view of an illustrative embodiment of the galvanic cathodic protection system.
- FIG. IB is a cross sectional view of an illustrative embodiment of the galvanic cathodic protection system.
- FIG. 2 shows a repair site in a reinforced concrete structure with an illustrative embodiment of a sacrificial anode embedded therein.
- FIG. 3A is a cross sectional view of an illustrative embodiment of the galvanic cathodic protection system.
- FIG. 3B is a cross sectional view of an illustrative embodiment of the galvanic cathodic protection system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
- a sacrificial anode body comprises (a) a first sacrificial metal; (b) a second sacrificial metal, the second sacrificial metal less electrochemically negative than the first sacrificial metal, wherein the first sacrificial metal and said second sacrificial metal are more electrochemically negative than steel; and (c) an encasement material surrounding the first and/or the second sacrificial metals.
- a sacrificial anode body comprises (a) a first sacrificial metal, said first sacrificial metal more electrochemically negative than steel, (b) a second sacrificial metal, said second sacrificial metal less electrochemically negative than said first sacrificial metal, and (c) an encasement material surrounding said first and/or said second sacrificial metals, wherein said anode body comprises a substantially cylindrical shape having a C-shaped recess extending substantially along the length of one side of the anode body.
- a system for reducing the corrosion of steel reinforcement in a concrete structure comprises (a) an anode body comprising a first and a second sacrificial metal, the first sacrificial metal is more electrochemically negative than steel, the second sacrificial metal is less electrochemically negative than the first sacrificial metal; (b) the first and second sacrificial metals are at least partially covered with an encasement material; (c) at least one elongated electrical conductor electrically connected to the anode body and emanating from the encasement material; and (d) reinforcing steel connected to the at least one elongated electrical conductor.
- a method for reducing the corrosion of steel reinforcement in a concrete structure comprises electrically connecting a sacrificial anode body of at least two sacrificial metals of different materials, each more electrochemically negative than steel, the anode body at least partially covered in an encasement material, to a steel reinforcement in a steel reinforced concrete structure.
- a method for reducing the corrosion of steel reinforcement in a concrete structure comprises positioning a sacrificial anode body of at least two sacrificial metals of different materials, each more electrochemically negative than steel, the anode body at least partially covered in an encasement material, within cathodic protective proximity of a steel reinforcement in a steel reinforced concrete structure.
- Cathodic protection may be applied to control corrosion of steel embedded in reinforced concrete structure.
- the cathodic protection system of the present disclosure operates to form an electrolytic potential difference between an anode and the steel reinforcement. This difference causes current to flow through an electrical connection and ions to flow through the concrete and/or encasement material sufficient to prevent or reduce corrosion of the steel reinforcing bar while causing corrosion of the anode.
- Cathodic protection prevents corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete by converting the anodic, or active, sites on the metal surface to cathodic, or passive sites.
- Creating a potential difference between an anode and a cathode by means of impressed current cathodic protection involves the use of a non-sacrificial anode and an applied electric current.
- An impressed current system requires an electric current generated by an external power supply, wiring and monitoring to ensure that the system remains operable.
- Sacrificial cathodic protection may be provided by means of a galvanic cell in which the potential arises as a result of the different materials forming a sacrificial anode and a cathode.
- the anode body is formed from a sacrificial material which corrodes relative to the steel material without requiring an impressed current. This is referred to as a sacrificial system, since the galvanic anode is sacrificed to protect the structural steel from corrosion.
- the sacrificial anode is a piece of corrodible metal, electrically connected to the metallic surface to be protected, which is preferentially consumed by electrolytic action.
- the sacrificial anode assembly of the present disclosure provides locations for anodic reactions to take place in lieu of the reinforcing steel. Therefore, while the galvanic system is in service, the anode, instead of the reinforcing steel, will degrade.
- a galvanic system in which the anode body is formed from at least two sacrificial metals, which corrode relative to steel, without the provision or use of an impressed current.
- the anode body may be at least partially covered by an encasement material.
- elongated metal conductors may be connected to the anode body and emanate from the encasement material to electrically connect the anode body to the reinforcing steel embedded in the concrete.
- Oxidation products may deposit on the surface of the sacrificial metal of the anode as it corrodes. If these corrosion products are not removed they will prevent the electrochemical reaction by blocking the flow of ions through the electrolyte, which is known as passivation of the anode. By making the oxidation products soluble, the anode may continue to function as intended.
- the solubility of the corrosion products is controlled by the encasement material.
- the encasement material provides a mechanism for removal of the corrosion products from the surface of the sacrificial metals of the anode body, as well as providing an ionic path for ions to flow from the steel reinforcement (the cathode) to the corroding sacrificial metal anode.
- Known mechanisms to be used in encasement materials for the removal of the corrosion/oxidation products of the sacrificial metals include pH activation, the use of catalyzing salts combined with humectants and deliquescents, and chelation with polyeletrolytes.
- an encasement material may comprise, for example, a porous mortar.
- the encasement material may comprise an ionically conductive, compressible material, wherein the matrix is sufficiently compressible to absorb the products of corrosion of the sacrificial metal anode.
- the encasement material may be of a suitable activating chemistry, for example, through halides, chelation or pH, and of sufficient porosity to enable absorption of the products of corrosion, thereby preventing or reducing passivation.
- the encasement material may include humectant, deliquescent and/or hygroscopic materials to absorb sufficient moisture to maintain conductivity around the anode to ensure that sufficient output of current is maintained during the life of the anode and to keep the interface between the anode and cathode (steel reinforcement) electrochemically active.
- a suitable encasement material for the galvanic anode body comprises a mixture of about 75% gypsum, about 20% bentonite clay, and about 5% sodium sulfate.
- This encasement material provides a uniform environment that reduces self-consumption of the anode. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is thought that the sulfate activates the zinc metal of the anode body and the bentonite clay acts as a humectant.
- a dual action anode assembly or body in which a more electrochemically active sacrificial metal may establish high initial activity to create an alkaline, chloride-free environment around the attached reinforcing steel. This initial stage of high activity may be followed by longer term protection utilizing the less electrochemically active sacrificial metal following consumption or passivation of the first more electrochemically active metal.
- a first sacrificial metal may be attached to a second less electrochemically active sacrificial metal.
- the first, more electrochemically active, sacrificial metal may provide an initially higher galvanic current to initiate the anodic reaction.
- the second, less electrochemically active, sacrificial metal may provide sufficient current to adequately protect the reinforcing steel over a longer period of time.
- the anode assembly of the present disclosure may comprise combinations of sacrificial metals such as magnesium, zinc, aluminum, alloys thereof, and the like.
- the first sacrificial metal may comprise magnesium.
- the magnesium portion of the anode body reacts rapidly causing an initial polarization intensity and creates an alkaline environment around the steel. This initial polarization forces diffusion of chloride ions away from the steel.
- the second sacrificial metal for example zinc, operates to maintain the passive condition of the reinforcing steel.
- the system may achieve the benefits of impressed current systems without complex wiring, batteries or external power supplies.
- the anode body includes a first sacrificial metal and a second sacrificial metal, where both the first and the second sacrificial metals are more electrochemically active than the steel reinforcement embedded in the concrete structure.
- the first sacrificial metal is more electrochemically active as compared to the second sacrificial metal.
- the more electrochemically active first metal or metal alloy (for example, magnesium) is positioned between the less the electrochemically active second metal (for example, zinc) or metal alloy and the steel reinforcement.
- the oxidation product buildup from the more electrochemically active first metal may further enhance the charge distribution of the corrosion of the second less electrochemically active metal by further insulating the direct conduction path of the second metal to the steel ionic path in a manner similar to the insulating layer or spacer.
- the magnesium oxidation products may tend to increase the overall effectiveness of the insulating spacer.
- the expansive products from the magnesium oxidation also can be relieved between the reinforcing steel and the anode into the compressible adhesive of the insulating spacer rather than generating expansive forces that could result in cracking of the surrounding repair mortar or concrete structure.
- the anode assembly may comprise a first perforated, substantially flat sacrificial metal that is roiled into a cylinder or section of a cylinder, and a second perforated, substantially flat sacrificial metal may be similarly shaped and attached to the first metal.
- a perforated sacrificial metal increases the surface area of the anode material thereby increasing the efficiency of the anode.
- the first and/or second sacrificial metals may comprise a solid mass.
- the anode assembly may comprise an arrangement that is easily positioned to reinforcing steel of various sizes.
- One side of the anode body may include a longitudinal recess, such as, for example, a generally C- shaped cross-section. This shape conforms well to various diameters, and curvatures, of reinforcing bars, and results in a secure and repeatable mounting of the anode body to the steel.
- the anode assembly may comprise other cross-sections such as, for example, a U-shaped, V-shaped, rectangular, or semicircular cross-section.
- the first and second anode surface areas are effective to discharge enough current to protect the structure and the anode weight is sufficient to last the desired lifetime when discharging current.
- the galvanic anode system of the present disclosure is self-regulating based on the incipient corrosion activity of the attached adjacent steel.
- the corrosion products from the first and/or second sacrificial metals may also act as an electrical or ionic path spacer to optimize charge distribution around the anode.
- the corrosion rate depends on temperature, humidity, ionic environment, and conductivity regardless of whether it is corrosion of reinforcing steel or of a sacrificial anode.
- the material of the sacrificial anode may be chosen to preferentially corrode compared to the steel to provide a protectiv e cathodic charge on the steel. As the corrosion conditions become more favorable, the corrosion rate of the anode increases providing proportionally increased corrosion protection to the steel, in this competing chemical reaction, the preferred reaction may prevent the second from occurring by an induced electrical charge.
- the sacrificial anode assembly may be attached to the reinforcing steel using a spacer.
- the spacer may comprise a polymeric spacer.
- a spacer may comprise an insulative adhesive polymer spacer, for example and without limitation, pressure sensitive double- sided tape, butyl rope caulk, silicon putties, moldable adhesive, or the like. Double-sided tape is any pressure sensitive tape that is coated with adhesive on both sides.
- the insulative adhesive spacer may facilitate the positioning of the anode while the elongated electrical connectors (eg, metal tie wires) are secured to the steel reinforcement.
- the insulative adhesive spacer may be capable of providing both electrical and ionic insulation and may also act as an electrical or ionic path spacer to optimize charge distribution around the anode.
- the spacer may comprise a double-sided adhesive foam tape.
- the foam tape may provide for absorption of corrosion products, for example, rapidly forming corrosion products from magnesium corrosion. Additionally, the adhesive may not bond if the reinforcing steel is not satisfactorily cleaned, indicating that further cleaning of the steel may be needed.
- a non-conductive barrier may prevent a large amount of current from "dumping" directly into the reinforcing steel directly adjacent to a cathodic protection device. Such dumping is undesirable because it reduces the amount of current that flows to the reinforcing steel, for example, outside of a repair patch, where it is critically needed to prevent ongoing corrosion. Dumping of current to adjacent steel may also result in higher total current flow needlessly reducing the effectiv e lifetime of the anode.
- An anode may also passivate in service due to increased activity causing oxidation products to deposit faster than, for example, absorption, dissolution, or chelation mechanisms in the encasement material can convey them away. Spacing the anode apart from the steel may reduce the intensity of the protective current and reduce the tendency of the anode to passivate.
- a non-conductive barrier positioned, for example, between the anode and the reinforcing steel may reduce the peak current flow to adjacent areas of the steel and faci litate higher current areas in locations further away from the anode assembly mounting point This may provide an anode assembly that is more efficient overall.
- an insulative spacer may extend some distance beyond the anode steel contact area, for example, by a few centimeters.
- the anode may be placed within cathodic protective proximity of the reinforcing steel and may be separated from the steel by, for example, the furthest distance that allows the anode to satisfactorily protect the steel to which it is attached.
- the anode efficiency may be increased at long distances thus allowing greater separation between multiple anodes for cathodic protection of a structure using fewer anodes.
- aspects of the present disclosure are applicable to repairs where a section of existing concrete is excavated to expose the steel reinforcement and to arrangements which include the galvanic anode assembly and a discrete repair patch.
- the anode assembly is embedded in the concrete and its installation is compatible with normal construction practices involved in concrete rehabilitation. These procedures may include excavation of damaged concrete down to a depth slightly below the steel reinforcement, attachment of the anode assembly to the steel reinforcement and back filling the excavated concrete area with a suitable embedding or repair mortar.
- Many known galvanic anodes occupy an inconvenient amount of space in concrete repair configurations.
- the sacrificial anode system of the present disclosure is shaped to conform to a short piece of reinforcing steel and may be positioned immediately adjacent to the reinforcing steel. This configuration optimizes the spacing achieved in congested repair areas and allows for a smaller and less costly concrete repair.
- a method for reducing the corrosion of steel reinforcement in a concrete structure comprises providing a dual action sacrificial anode assembly of at least two sacrificial metals of different materials, each more electrochemically negative than steel.
- the anode may be at least partially covered in an encasement material.
- Elongated electrical conductors, tie wires, are connected to the anode body and emanate from the encasement material.
- the dual action anode assembly may be inserted into a hole formed in a concrete structure.
- An adhesive polymer spacer for example and without limitation, pressure sensitive double-sided tape, is placed between the encasement material of the anode assembly and the surface of the steel reinforcement. The anode assembly is secured in place by winding the elongated electrical conductors around the steel reinforcement.
- the secured anode assembly may be backfilled with a suitable low resistivity material such as certain cementitious repair mortars, often referred to in the art as embedment mortars.
- a low resistivity mortar may be used to encapsulate the secured anode assembly and then embedded within a high resistivity repair material so long as the low resistivity embedment mortar encapsulates the secured anode assembly and provides an ionicaliy conductive path to the original concrete adjacent to the repair area.
- the cathodic protection system 100 may include an anode assembly comprising an anode body 102 including a less sacrificial metal 106 and a more sacrificial metal 104.
- the anode body 102 may comprise a layer of a more sacrificial metal 106 sandwiched between two layers of a less sacrificial metal 104.
- the anode body 102 may comprise a layer of a less sacrificial metal 106 sandwiched between two layers of a more sacrificial metal 104.
- the anode body 102 may be at least partially coated or covered with an encasement material 108.
- Elongated electrical conductors 116, 1 18 are connected to the anode body 102 and emanate from the encasement material 108.
- an insulative adhesive spacer 110 may be placed between the anode body 102 and the reinforcing steel 1 14.
- the insulative adhesive spacer 110 fastens the anode body 102 to the reinforcing steel 1 14.
- the insulative adhesive spacer 1 10 attaches the anode assembly 102 and holds the anode assembly in place while the electrical conductors 1 16, 1 18 are secured to the reinforcing steel 114 as shown.
- the cathodic protection system 100 may include an anode assembly comprising an anode body 102 including a layer of a less sacrificial metal 106 and a layer of more sacrificial metal 104.
- the more sacrificial metal 104 may be between the less sacrificial metal 106 and the reinforcing steel 1 14.
- the anode body 102 may be at least partially coated or covered with an encasement material 108. Elongated electrical conductors 1 16, 1 18 are connected to the anode body 102 and emanate from the encasement material 108.
- an insulative adhesive spacer 1 10 may be placed between the anode body 102 and the reinforcing steel 114.
- the insulative adhesive spacer 110 fastens the anode body 102 to the reinforcing steel 114.
- the insulative adhesive spacer 1 10 attaches the anode assembly 102 and holds the anode assembly in place while the electrical conductors 116, 118 are secured to the reinforcing steel 114 as shown.
- the cathodic protection method 200 comprises forming a repair patch 202 in a steel reinforced concrete structure 204.
- the anode assembly 102 is affixed to the reinforcing metal with, for example, an adhesive spacer 110, and is secured to the reinforcing steel 114 with elongated electrical conductors 116, 1 18.
- an illustrative cathodic protection system 300 may include an anode assembly comprising an anode body 302 including a less sacrificial metal 306 and a more sacrificial metal 304.
- the less sacrificial metal 306 may partially surround the more sacrificial metal 304.
- the anode body 302 may comprise a substantially cylindrical shape having, for example, a C-shaped, V-shaped or U-shaped recess extending essentially the length of one side of the anode body.
- the anode body 302 may be at least partially coated or covered with an encasement material 308.
- the anode body may be placed within cathodic protective proximity of the reinforcing steel 314 and an adhesive spacer 310 may be placed between the anode assembly 302 and the reinforcing steel 314.
- the adhesive spacer 310 may fasten the anode assembly 302 to the reinforcing steel 314 and hold the anode assembly in place.
- an illustrative cathodic protection system 300 may include an anode assembly comprising an anode body 302 including a less sacrificial metal 306 and a more sacrificial metal 304.
- the less sacrificial metal 306 may partially surround the more sacrificial metal 304.
- the anode body 302 may comprise a substantially cylindrical shape having, for example, a C-shaped, V-shaped or U-shaped recess extending essentially the length of one side of the anode body.
- the anode body 302 may be at least partially coated or covered with an encasement material 308.
- a less sacrificial metal 306 may be covered by an encasement material 308 and a more sacrificial metal 304 may be positioned in contact with the encasement material 308 and an adhesive spacer 310.
- a less sacrificial metal may be covered with an encasement material 308, a more sacrificial metal 304 may be positioned between the outer surface of the encasement material 308 and an insulative adhesive spacer 310, with spacer 310 being in contact with the reinforcing steel 314.
- the anode body may be placed within cathodic protective proximity of the reinforcing steel 314 and an adhesive spacer 310 may be placed between the anode assembly 302 and the reinforcing steel 314.
- the adhesive spacer 310 may fasten the anode assembly 302 to the reinforcing steel 314 and hold the anode assembly in place.
- the use of two sacrificial metals provides both higher current for the initial polarization o the reinforcing steel and then a longer lasting lower current to maintain cathodic protection.
- the initial polarization of the reinforcing steel by the more active metal tends to remove chloride ions and restore alkalinity in the v icinity of the protected reinforcing steel.
- the second sacrificial metal then merely needs to maintain these passive conditions thereby providing a dual action galvanic protection.
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