API 651 : 2014

Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Corrosion of Aboveground Steel Storage Tanks
5 Determination of Need for Cathodic Protection
6 Methods of Cathodic Protection for Corrosion Control
7 Design of Cathodic Protection Systems
8 Criteria for Cathodic Protection
9 Installation of Cathodic Protection Systems
10 Interference Currents
11 Operation and Maintenance of Cathodic Protection
   Systems

Abstract

Describes procedures and practices for achieving effective corrosion control on aboveground storage tank bottoms through the use of cathodic protection.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 651 : 2007