EK General Jul 2022 (Q5)

With reference to Marine Growth Prevention Systems, which incorporate impressed current anodes fitted in the sea boxes or sea strainers of main seawater cooling water systems: (a) explain how the system protects steel pipework against marine growth and corrosion; (6) (b) explain how the effectiveness of the system can be ascertained; (2) (c) state the advantages this system has over one which makes use of biocides. (2)

Hull protection

Jul 2022 (Q5)