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Module 1-02

This document outlines the procedure and equipment for measuring the pipe-to-soil voltage at a cathodic protection test post with the cathodic protection installation switched on. The procedure involves placing a copper electrode in the ground, connecting it to the positive voltmeter pole, connecting the negative pole to the pipeline test point, and recording the voltage reading. This standard measurement indicates whether the cathodic protection is functioning and connected with the proper polarity. The recorded readings can then be compared to values from other correction procedures.

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Module 1-02

This document outlines the procedure and equipment for measuring the pipe-to-soil voltage at a cathodic protection test post with the cathodic protection installation switched on. The procedure involves placing a copper electrode in the ground, connecting it to the positive voltmeter pole, connecting the negative pole to the pipeline test point, and recording the voltage reading. This standard measurement indicates whether the cathodic protection is functioning and connected with the proper polarity. The recorded readings can then be compared to values from other correction procedures.

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Procedure 1a

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PROCEDURE 1a
Standard pipe-to-soil voltage measurement at a test post, with the
Cathodic Protection installation switched on.
INSTRUMENTATION. AND EQUIPMENT
1. High resistance voltmeter.
2. Cu/CuSO4 electrode.(a copper rod will do in the first instance)
3. Two lengths of flexible cable, each fitted with a voltmeter connector and a
crocodile clip.
4. Field notes
5. Report forms

METHOD

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Procedure 1a

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1.1 Place the electrode (copper rod) firmly in the standard ground position.
1.2 Connect the electrode to the positive pole of the voltmeter.
1.3. Connect the negative pole of the voltmeter to the pipeline test point
connection.
1.4. Record the voltage reading on the record sheet under the heading 'P'.

Notes.

This is the standard type of measurement that has been recorded over many years
by most pipeline operating organisations.
The reading will indicate that the CP is functioning and connected in the correct
polarity.
Such records can be related to corrected readings where the errors have
been identified using other procedures.

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