Galvanic Cathodic Protection      

SmartMat™

Cathodic Protection and Stabilization Mattress for Pipelines
in conjunction with Deepwater Corrosion Inc.

Cathodic protection for pipelines using a segmented concrete stabilization
mattress with an integrated cathodic protection system.

SmartMat

The SmartMat has replaced the CP Mat as Deepwater's
concrete mattress cathodic protection system.

 

Product Overview

The SmartMat combines the standard concrete stabilization mattress with an integral cathodic protection system comprising many small aluminum anodes to provide CP for pipelines in tough conditions. The mattress itself relies on the plastic Sea-Mat shells, which have revolutionized the deployment of offshore concrete mattresses. Rather than shipping a pre-poured concrete mattress, we can now ship a complete mat's worth of sea-struct shells and anodes to the site. These shells conveniently clip together and allow local crews to pour the concrete on-site.

Placement of a SmartMat will provide the required stabilization and the added benefit of up to 30 years of cathodic protection for up to 3 miles of pipeline (1.5 miles in each direction). Tieback to the pipeline can be made with diver or ROV using the field proven RetroClamp™ system. Originally designed to provide cathodic protection at pipe crossings, SmartMats are provided with patented non-shielding soft pads on the underside and can be loaded with aluminum or zinc anodes, making them suitable for all water chemistry (from seawater to river water).

Key Design Points

Ballast provides a solution for harsh environments - The Mat's weight and stability make it ideal for replacing the anodes on aging pipelines in harsh environments.

RetroClamp tie-back - The electrical connection between the anodes and the asset receiving the cathodic protection is made using the RetroClamp system, which can be installed via ROV or Diver, and which does not require a pipeline's concrete weight coating to be removed.

Quality Control - Deepwater uses anodes from two foundry locations (Deepwater Gaus - Houston, TX and Deepwater MPE - Kuala Lumpur), allowing strict regulation QA/QC of all the aluminum and zinc anodes they use.

Applications

  • Pipeline Crossings
  • Pipeline River Crossings
  • Pipeline CP Retrofits
  • Sheet Pile Bulkheads
  • Wind Farm Retrofits
 

 

 

The pipe connection uses RetroClamps™.


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Alduco are the sole Distributor of Deepwater products in the Gulf of Guinea.

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