Publication
Title
A field study of the effectiveness of sacrificial anodes in ballast tanks of merchant ships
Author
Abstract
Sacrificial anodes have become a standard practice for the protection of ballast tanks of merchant vessels against corrosive damage. A well protected tank should extend the life span of a ship and consequently enhances its economic value. An in situ survey comprising more than 100 merchant vessels provided the opportunity to measure the impact of these anodes on the life expectancy of these vessels. Contrary to the general belief of these anodes beneficial effect, no significant difference was found in our observations in terms of corrosion occurrence between ship populations with and without sacrificial anodes, across all ship ages. This may be explained by the highly variable conditions and the complex geometry in a ballast tank severely impede optimal and straightforward installation of these anodes in these tanks. Also, poorly placed anodes in it may harm the integrity of the coating of the tank. We therefore plead for uniform and clear rules on anode installation and inspection.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of marine science and technology / Society of Naval Architects of Japan. - Tokyo
Publication
Tokyo : Society of Naval Architects of Japan , 2014
ISSN
0948-4280
DOI
10.1007/S00773-013-0232-3
Volume/pages
19 :1 (2014) , p. 116-123
ISI
000332693300008
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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UAntwerpen
Faculty/Department
Research group
Project info
Research of the corrosion resistance of experimental steel alloys in a seawater environment for the construction of ballast tanks on board of merchant navy vessels
Publication type
Subject
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Identifier
Creation 21.08.2013
Last edited 09.10.2023
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