DeNora LIDA® Tubular Anodes

Reliability

In choosing the ELTECH LIDA® tubular anode, you have selected the most durable and reliable product in the industry for your cathodic protection needs. ELTECH LIDA® tubular anode strings are backed by a five-year, no hassle warranty.

Design, assembly and installation factors have been carefully considered so that your time and costs are minimized as much as possible.

Savings

In many cases, ELTECH LIDA® mixed metal oxide tubular anodes offer savings of 15 - 35% over competitive anodes on an installed cost basis.

Ease of Installation

The ELTECH LIDA® anode-cable assemblies are easy to handle, transport and install because of their unique flexibility. It makes your job on-site easier as well.

Quality Assurance

From the application of the coating to the design of the shipping crate, ELTECH’s attention to quality sets us apart.

The coating undergoes stringent quality control examination by SEP, X-ray and adhesion test methods throughout the coating process to assure proper thickness and application.

Anode strings are 100 percent tested for the quality of electrical conductivity and integrity of the seal.

Our personal attention to each detail of the quality control process assures you a superior, reliable product.

We are confident in our product and offer one of the best anode warranties available.

Special Services

ELTECH offers groundbed design services to our customers. Our experienced personnel can assist you in designing the most efficient, cost-effective approach for many unique applications.

Anode To Cable Sealing At Each End

Both ends of the tubular anode are sealed over the insulated cable by applying 50 tons of hydraulic pressure. This crimping process eliminates the need for mastic or resin sealants.

Anode to cable electrical connection at center

Electrical connection between the tubular anode and the power cable wire is achieved by sliding the tube onto the cable and crimping a section of the tube at mid-length around a stripped portion of the cable.

Many impressed current anodes are connected to the cable with resin-based seals which may develop cracks or lose adhesion to the cable or anode. Moisture penetration also may occur, resulting in loss of electrical contact.

ELTECH LIDA® anodes are connected with a special crimping process which improves the life of the tubular anode system.

On the surface, the crimp on the ends and in the middle appear the same. Yet they serve different purposes and are made differently. The center crimp makes electrical contact with the cable while the end crimps form a moisture-resistant seal.

Maximum Rated Current Output As A Function Of Design Lifetime

Maximum Rated Current Output As A Function Of Design Lifetime

Maximum Rated Current Output As A Function Of Design Lifetime

Maximum Rated Current Output As A Function Of Design Lifetime

ELTECH Systems Corporation recommends dual-insulated cable, such as PVDF/HMWPE cable for use where anodes operate in groundbeds high in chlorides - resulting in chlorines gas generation.

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 Exane Rig cable makes it ideal for seawater applications.

In groundbed design, it is important to remember that the purpose of the tubular anode is to provide current to the coke breeze column. Good design of a groundbed begins with first sizing the diameter and depth of the coke breeze column (active depth).

Parameters important to consider in the design are:

• Backfill current density. This value is the groundbed current divided by the surface area of the backfill column that contacts the soil. In most deep groundbeds, this value should not exceed 100 - 200 mA/ft2.
• Coke breeze resistivity. Use a realistic value based on experience in the area or obtain advice from the supplier.
• Average soil resistivity
• Soil strata makeup. What is the water table depth?
• Groundbed current.
• Chemical contact of groundwater or moisture. Is chloride salt likely to be present?

Ventralizers™

For optimum performance, Ventralizers should be used to assure that the tubular anodes will be located in the center of the groundbed. The Ventralizer’s unique design further allows the operator to attach the anode to the vent pipe - providing 1" of separation between the anode and vent pipe. Standard sizes are 6", 8" and 10", suitable for hole sizes ranging from 6" to 12".

VENT PIPES

Vent pipes should be used in all deep groundbeds. The importance of vent pipes includes.

• Removal of gases generated downhole.
• Providing a means to water the hole, if necessary.
• Allowing heat to escape from the hole.

It is important to keep the vent pipe clear. Therefore, hole or slit sizes should be smaller than the smallest particle size of the backfill to keep it from filling the vent pipe.

BACKFILL

Selection and installation of a high-quality carbonaceous backfill is critical for proper performance of all types of groundbeds. Backfills should be pumped from the bottom of the hole and the fill pipe removed.

Backfills for ELTECH LIDA® tubular anodes must have the following characteristics.

HOLE DRILLING - CLEANING

In all groundbeds, regardless of anode types or bed geometry, the hole must be cleaned prior to installation of anodes, vent pipe and backfill. This prevents contamination of the backfill, which can cause high resistivity and short groundbed life.

LIDA® tubular anodes are available for saltwater, soil, fresh water and mud environments. These titanium activated anodes experience negligible consumption, yet can deliver electrical output higher than traditional anodes such as graphite, and high silicon/chromium cast iron. We will focus on how the LIDA® tubular strings are prepared and the quality control attendant with their manufacture.

LIDA® tubular anodes are available in two diameters, 1.6 and 2.5 cm (0.64 and 1.0 inch). Cables utilized in assembling ELTECH LIDA® strings may consist of the following:

• EPR/CSPE 50: A two layered cable consisting of an ethylene-propylene inner layer and a chlorosulphonated polyethlene outer layer. The copper cross section is 50 sq. mm(Awg 1 /0). Only for salt water use.

• EPR/CSPE 16: As above with a copper cross section of 16 sq. mm (Awg 6).Only for salt water use.

• PVDF/Polyolefin: A two layered cable consisting of a radiation-crosslinked modified PVDF inner layer and a modified polyolefin outer layer. The copper conductor is Awg 6 or Awg 8.

The string assembly procedure may be summarized by the following:

The desired length of cable is pushed through the tubular anode units; each anode will have an anode-to cable electrical connection at the center of the tubular element and two sealing connections, one at each end of the activated titanium tube.

Initially, a section of the cable’s sheathing is removed to expose the copper wire. Two silver-plated copper sleeves are fixed over the copper wire. The cable is positioned inside the titanium tube, which is uniformly crimped around the sleeves providing the superior electrical connection. The compression pressure at the crimp is rated at 50 tons.

Both ends of the tube are sealed by the same proprietary technique. No potting or mastic compounds are used in the seals. Copper, iron, or aluminum rings are interposed between the coated titanium tube and the teeth of the swaging machine in correspondence with the anode-cable connection and seals. These rings prevent the formation of microcracks in those areas where the titanium is subject to intense cold-working.

Quality assurance is of top priority throughout the manufacturing process. Four principal quality control measures are used on components of the ELTECH LIDA® anode string and its fabrication therein:

1. Acceptability of the tubular anode - Includes certification of compliance of the titanium substrate and analysis verifications of the mixed metal oxide coating

2. Acceptability of the power cable - The cable manufacturer must provide complete certification on all electrical and physical specifications required by ELTECH for LIDA® string manufacture.

3. Electrical continuity between cable and anode - The electrical continuity between the copper conductor in the power cable and the anode is determined. The anode-cable resistance at the connection must be less than 0.001 ohm. Tracking records are maintained.

4. Hydraulic sealing between cable and anode - Hydraulic sealing between the cable insulating material and the tubular anode must be verified. This involves a pressurized helium source and leak detection verified by means of a mass spectrometer. Tracking records are maintained.

LIDA® strings are custom-assembled to customer specifications, and delivered ready to install at the jobsite. Anode centralizers can also be factory-included, for further ease of installation. LIDA® tubular strings involve no field splicing, no heat shrinking. Specialty constructions are possible when required.