Solar Powered Cathodic Protection System

This presentation will present the current status and findings of a Department of Defense project, Solar Powered Cathodic Protection System.  Underwater fuel pipelines traverse Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Studies indicated that the pipeline was not adequately protected from corrosion. Failure of the pipeline would release fuel into the bay resulting in high cost environmental cleanup and legal fees, damage to the environment, and negative publicity towards the Navy.  AC power in the are was recently removed, and this project demonstrates the use of a solar powered CP system. This report discusses the project phases of (1) planning and design, (2) installation, (3) system testing, (4) analysis, and (5) long-term monitoring. Technical challenges discussed include (1) design and construction issues, (2) coordination of the solar powered CP equipment installation, and (3) testing and monitoring after construction.