Back to Search Start Over

Submarine cable must withstand much more than saltwater

Authors :
Bascom, Earle C.
Source :
Electrical World. August, 1998, Vol. 212 Issue 8, p27, 2 p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Submarine cables need to overcome damages caused by corrosion, salt-water and stray voltage. The most notable source of stray currents is found to be electric trains. A cathodic protection system that does not have direct contact with the submarine cable may help prevent corrosion.

Subjects

Subjects :
Submarine cables -- Maintenance and repair
Electrolytic corrosion -- Prevention
Cathodic protection -- Usage
Business
Electronics and electrical industries

Details

ISSN :
00134457
Volume :
212
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Electrical World
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.21068587

Tools

Authors Abstract Subjects Details