The Application of Cathodic Protection to Vessels and Well Casings in the West Texas Area

The principles of cathodic protection, when applied to oil field vessels and well casings, have been more or less generally accepted within the last few years, and the application of cathodic protection to these structures has been the solution of many of the corrosion problems in the West Texas area. It is the purpose of this discussion to outline the procedures for determining the need as well as the application of the equipment to vessels and casings in the West Texas area. A typical vessel will be discussed along with an outline of the procedures followed in the protection program in a field where corrosion of well casings has become a problem.