BK Corrosion supplies cathodic protection products for all subsurface oil and gas field applications. Whether it's Major Pipelines, Sales Pipelines, ASTs, USTs, SWD tanks or Casings, we have all the cathodic protection materials you need to prolong the life of your assets.
BK Corrosion's cathodic protection equipment keeps the tanks and piping of your water treatment system from corrosion. We have all the corrosion protection instruments you need.
BK Corrosion supplies cathodic protection equipment to the petrochemical and rubber industries. Our clients include major producers of petrochemicals, including base chemicals, styrene, polystyrene, and polypropylene, in the USA and worldwide. We can help protect your facility pipelines, chillers, and other plant components from corrosion, as well as maximize uptime and efficiency in bringing your petroleum-based products to market.
BK Corrosion provides a comprehensive range of corrosion protection supplies, all within the stringent durability requirements of marine applications. The Omega II rectifiers -- in low-voltage, low-current service -- protect the copper components of reverse osmosis water reclamation pumps on ships or rigs. We also provide all corrosion prevention components, including custom rectifiers, impressed anodes, and galvanic anodes for offshore rigs.
BK Corrosion provides a comprehensive range of cathodic protection and corrosion prevention equipment for companies in the utilities industry. Our cathodic protection instruments, including underground locators, reference electrodes, holiday detectors, and other test equipment, let you verify performance and troubleshoot issues quickly and efficiently. We also offer a complete line of exothermic welding supplies and equipment.
BK Corrosion is the industry leader in providing the aggregate and mining industries with cathodic protection for your facility piping and other underground metallic structures.
As a gas station owner, it’s essential that you take the necessary precautions to prevent underground tank leaks caused by corrosion. We offer all the necessary materials for cathodic protection of your assets.
When you need cathodic protection systems for your anchors and below-grade metallic structures, we have you covered. Galvanic anodes are utilized for the majority of systems installed. These systems are fairly inexpensive to extend the life of your towers and the safety of the surrounding area. Please contact us for any CP needs for your towers.
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HVAC Systems
In heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, cathodic protection is primarily applied to protect metallic components such as pipelines, condenser coils, chilled water systems, and underground ductwork from corrosion due to exposure to moisture, soil, and as such, CP is a vital method for prolonging the lifespan of HVAC system components. Whether through sacrificial anodes or impressed current systems, CP ensures reliability and efficiency in HVAC infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs and system failures.
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Sustainable Energy Systems
Cathodic protection is essential in sustainable energy infrastructure to ensure the durability of wind turbine foundations, solar panel supports and buried transmission components. By mitigating corrosion risks using galvanic anodes or impress current systems, CP contributes to the longevity and reliability of renewable energy assets, reducing maintenance costs and supporting the sustainability goals of the sector.
The mixed metal oxide of Lida or Telpro anodes has a low consumption rate, measured in milligrams per ampere-year. As a result, the dimensions remain nearly constant during the life of the anode, providing a consistently low resistance. Whether operating in soil, freshwater, mud or seawater, mixed metal oxide coatings demonstrate high chemical stability, even in environments with low pH values. Unlike other impressed current anodes, MMO coatings are not affected by the generation of chlorine.
Tubular Anodes
Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) tubular anodes are titanium tubes with a mixed metal oxide coating. The mixed metal oxide is a crystalline, electrically-conductive coating that activates the titanium and enables it to function as an anode.
Anode Strings
An MMO “anode string” is comprised of electrical cable threaded through one or more tubular anodes. Electrical connection between the anode and cable is via a patented crimping process. The crimp connection seals the anode around the cable at both ends. The terminal anode, the last anode on a string assembly, has a metal loop for attaching a weight. Since only a single cable lead protrudes from the hole, the junction box is eliminated when using a MMO string – reducing the cost of materials and labor. String assemblies are also available in a looped configuration with two tails, or as multiple, staggered strings for system redundancy and maximum current distribution throughout the ground bed. Like any impressed current anode, proper ground bed design is paramount to optimum, low resistance performance. MMO anode manufacturers recommend quality conductive, carbonaceous back fill, a vent pipe and Centralizers, suitable cable, and good design practices.
Cable Selection
MMO manufacturers recommend dual-insulated cable, such as PVDF/HMWPE cable for use where anodes operate in ground beds high in chlorides. Where chlorides are not anticipated, such as shallow vertical and horizontal surface beds, an economical cable choice is HMWPE. The high current capacity (150 amps) and flexibility of the EPR/CSPE cable makes it ideal for seawater applications. EPR/CSPE is not recommended for ground bed applications where chlorides are present (e.g., deep anode ground beds).
MMO Wire Anodes
MMO wire anodes are copper cored titanium wire with mixed metal oxide coating. The mixed metal oxide is a crystalline, electrically-conductive coating that activates the titanium and allows it to act as an anode.
MMO Disk Anodes
The MMO Disk Anode was developed for cathodic protection of dam and navigation lock gates. Since our disk anodes are designed to operate in fresh, brackish and seawater environments, other suitable applications include: marine structures, water tanks and vessels. With an optional primary seal spacer gasket, it can be used on the inside of pipes, tanks, or other curved surfaces. The active element in the Disk Anode is a 6″ diameter x 1/8″ thick titanium disk with a mixed metal oxide coating. When applied on titanium, the MMO coating has an extremely low consumption rate, measured in terms of milligrams per year. As a result of this low consumption rate, the dimensions of the anode remain nearly constant throughout the design life. The mixed metal oxide coated disk is secured into a 12″ diameter x 1/8″ thick dielectric shield made of a durable, chlorine resistant, molded FRP-vinyl ester. This FRP shield has been designed to resist damage from floating debris and ice, as well as serving to enhance the current throwing capability of the disk. The shield also minimizes excessive current damage to the coating on surrounding steel. The low profile Disk anode fits flush with the surface, so total protrusion from the steel bulkhead is a mere 1/2″. The coated titanium disk and shield assembly is attached to a 1-1/4″ diameter FRP stud via an interlocking epoxy joint. This joint enhances torque capability and subsequent sealing. A 100% compressible EPDM elastomeric o-ring molded into the shield assures a watertight seal between the disk and steel bulkhead, while simultaneously allowing the shield to fit flush against the bulkhead. Rod threads are platinum plated to prevent oxidation of the titanium-providing a low and constant contact resistance over the life of the anode. Nickel plated brass nuts further ensure a reliable, low resistance contact. And to prevent crevice corrosion of the titanium disk, a special, mixed metal oxide coating has been applied on the edges and back. Condenser anodes are available either bare, coated with a plastisol (PVC) coating or with a specially designed molded Polypropylene box used to improve current distribution and increase the effective life of the anode.
The mixed metal oxide of Lida or Telpro anodes has a low consumption rate, measured in milligrams per ampere-year. As a result, the dimensions remain nearly constant during the life of the anode, providing a consistently low resistance. Whether operating in soil, freshwater, mud or seawater, mixed metal oxide coatings demonstrate high chemical stability, even in environments with low pH values. Unlike other impressed current anodes, MMO coatings are not affected by the generation of chlorine.
