What is Cathodic Protection?

Underground environments are harsh to metals and can cause corrosion in things like pipelines or tanks resulting in failures. Cathodic protection is a way to prevent corrosion on metal structures by creating an electrical circuit between the protected structure and the groundbed. A groundbed is a set of metal rods called anodes that are designed to absorb the corrosion that would normally by applied to the structure.

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What does Iba Drilling do regarding Cathodic Protection?

We drill the well required to house the anode groundbeds. If metal is underground, it needs to be protected. This is especially true when dealing with pressurized pipelines carrying flammable liquids or gases. Deep well anode groundbeds are an important, cost effective way to protect them. Iba Drilling's equipment is setup to install these groundbeds almost anywhere, including tight alleyways. We have worked with several utility companies, oil companies, and for the U.S. government over the years protecting vital underground structures and miles of pipeline.

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