K. Zakowski et K. Darowicki, Methods of evaluation of the corrosion hazard caused by stray currents to metal structures containing aggressive media, POL J ENV S, 9(4), 2000, pp. 237-241
Typical methods have been characterized of determination of the corrosion h
azard caused by stray currents to metal structures transporting or storing
aggressive media (e.g. fuel pipelines, tanks). Monitoring of the hazard all
ows determination of its extent, facilitates choice of the most appropriate
anticorrosion protection method individually for each structure, and also
enables evaluation of the effectiveness of a functioning protective install
ation. This paper assesses the practicability of the above-mentioned method
s. Application of methods leading to erroneous conclusions regarding the co
rrosion hazard of electrolytic corrosion in relation to real electrode proc
esses occurring on the metallic surface of the structure can lead to danger
ous consequences. The effect of corrosion processes is the corrosive perfor
ation of metal leading to leakage to the ground of aggressive media, contam
inating the natural environment. Seeking new unequivocal methods regarding
electrolytic corrosion processes proceeding on structures is a fundamental
issue.