ABSTRACT
Internal cathodic protection by resistor controlled anodes — Resistor controlled Cathodic Protection (RCP) — was introduced in 1991 as an alternative method for the prevention of localised corrosion of sea water transportation systems. More than fifteen hundred RCP anodes have been installed in sea water piping systems made from highly alloyed stainless steel, which had suffered from corrosion. This paper describes some of the installations including experiences so far. In addition the experience and possible future use of AISI 316L Stainless steel combined with RCP anodes is described.
