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Deepwater at OTC 2009
This year marked Deepwater Corrosion Services' ninth consecutive year as an exhibitor at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX. It also marked our 6th annual crawfish boil ..
Mexican Patent Granted to Deepwater
On March 4, 2008, Deepwater Corrosion Services' pending patent for the CP Mat ( Stabilizer With Cathodic Protection) was granted. With patent number 130524.2002 ..
Deepwater Gaus Foundry Open House
On November 7, 2008, the Deepwater Gaus anode brand was officially launched at the Deepwater Gaus anode foundry. The event drew a large crowd to Houston's newest anode foundry.
Patent Granted to Deepwater
US Patent 7,425,249 B1 has been granted to Deepwater Corrosion Services Inc. for the Subsea Solar Powered Test Station with Voltage Readout, marketed by Deepwater as the "SunStation."
Introducing Deepwater Gaus Anodes
Deepwater Corrosion Services Inc. and GAUS Anodes International LLC have signed a 5 Year cooperative production and marketing agreement. Under the arrangement the foundry will produce aluminum anodes exclusively for Deepwater.
22 Years of Corrosion Inspection
For over 20 years, Deepwater Corrosion Services has been leading the way in offshore corrosion inspection, from our very first topside inspection in 1986.
CP retrofits on a 720’ Fixed Platform
In June 2008, Deepwater Corrosion Services working in conjunction with Deep Down Inc and Oceaneering Inc performed a cathodic protection retrofit of a fixed platform in two days.
Patent Granted to Deepwater
US Patent 7,329,336 B2 has been granted to Deepwater Corrosion Services Inc. for the Stabilizer with Cathodic Protection, marketed by Deepwater as the "CP Mat."
Deepwater Welcomes Gerald Hart
Deepwater is pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Mr. Gerald Hart to come on board to aid the company in business development.
Another Great Year at OTC 2008
OTC was a very productive show for Deepwater, with corrosion control being one of the hot button issues this year. We had a very attentive and excited group of visitors.
Fifth Annual OTC Crawfish Boil Recap
We would like to thank everyone that attended our fifth annual crawfish boil. Mud bugs and beverages were enjoyed by over 400 guests.
All Recent Deepwater News
To see a complete list of news items and press releases about Deepwater, please visit the news section of this web site.
Top Technical Downloads
Cathodic Protection 101
A brief tutorial about the science of cathodic protection as it pertains to the offshore oil & gas industry, complete with diagrams, chemical equations etc.
Corrosion at Topside Pipe Supports - Causes and Solutions
Corrosion at pipe supports is one of the leading causes of process piping failure. This paper will discuss the various corrosion mechanisms that occur at pipe supports. A proven method of prevention with 15 plus years of successful application will be presented.
Cathodic Protection Strategies for FPSO's
FPSO (Floating Production Storage & Offloading) structures present some interesting cathodic protection challenges. Are they ships or floating production platforms? Is impressed current the way to go? How do we handle the ballast tanks? What about the mooring systems?
Improvements in Offshore Pipeline CP & Life Extension
New deep-water discoveries combined with current high energy prices have given much of the world's aging offshore infrastructure a new lease on life. Offshore pipelines in particular are at the highest risk of catastrophic external corrosion failure if their cathodic protection systems are allowed to fall into disrepair.
Offshore Cathodic Protection System Management: A 21st Century Approach
Abstract: As offshore structures around the world are aging and in many cases reaching the end of their useful lives, operators are looking for ways to reduce costs on subsea maintenance without increasing risk of failure. This paper presents three case histories...
Cathodic Protection Monitoring of Offshore Pipelines & Structures in Alaska
Abstract: Pipelines and structures located offshore of Alaska face unique challenges to monitoring cathodic protection. Advances in Cathodic Protection Monitoring technology are discussed. New portable ROV instrumentation as well as fixed monitoring of parameters affecting CP system performance are reviewed.
Corrosion Control Methods for Deep Water Floating Production Equipment
Abstract: The rapid growth in the deep-water production sector worldwide has spawned a whole new generation of floating production equipment. This paper will deal with some of the unique corrosion challenges presented by these production systems and how corrosion is being managed ...
Recent Advances in Offshore Cathodic Protection Monitoring
Abstract: Offshore production facilities and pipelines are being installed in new, more hostile environments. Advances in Cathodic Protection Monitoring for new structure types in deepwater as well as for high temperatures are discussed.
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Retrofits: The Good, Bad & the Ugly
Abstract: It has long been recognized that an impressed current design can offer significant economic advantages over galvanic anodes on certain types of offshore platforms that require a cathodic protection retrofit ...
Full Online Technical Library
To see a complete list of technical papers and articles about cathodic protection and corrosion control, please visit the technical library section of this web site.
About us
Deepwater is a full-service offshore corrosion control company, supplying the oil and gas industry with expertise in cathodic protection and anti-corrosion consulting. Using our own proprietary product designs, Deepwater has always focused on innovative methods and new products to improve lagging industry standards. The result is a much more reliable and cost-effective approach to corrosion prevention offshore. From our own manufactured sacrificial anodes (Deepwater Gaus Brand) to full-engineered cathodic protection systems, Deepwater provides design, manufacturing, consulting, delivery, and installation supervision to any of the world's main market areas.
Using our own proprietary product designs, Deepwater has always focused on innovative methods and new products to improve lagging industry standards. The result is a much more reliable and cost-effective approach to subsea corrosion prevention.
Deepwater Corrosion Services Inc
Innovative corrosion control for
the world's offshore infrastructure.
Cathodic Protection (CP)
Cathodic protection design and supply for new & existing assets, using galvanic & impressed current systems.
for Offshore PipelinesDeepwater provides cathodic protection system design for new pipelines, as well as proprietary anode replacement systems to extend the life of existing pipeline infrastructure
- for Offshore Platforms
Deepwater provides both sacrificial and impressed current cathodic protection systems for offshore structures, both for new projects or to extend the life of existing assets.
- for FPSO's & Floaters
Deepwater’s proprietary cathodic protection systems are a unique fit for hull and mooring protection for Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) structures.
- for Docks Piers & Jetties
Deepwater designs and manufactures a range of cathodic protection systems that suite all types of dock and jetty structures, regardless of climate variation.
- for Deep Water Equipment
Our ROV-installed cathodic protection systems perform extremely well for replacing aging anodes on deep water production systems.
- for Wind Turbines
Our impressed current VSE Anode™ system (Vaulted Seawater Envelope) was designed specifically to retrofit cathodic protection systems on offshore wind turbines.
- for Tanks & Process Vessels
Our TankGard™ system provides reliable internal cathodic protection for tanks and process vessels. Systems include permanent fixed CP monitoring systems.
- for Caissons & Small Structures
Our RetroLink™ system provides low-cost catholic protection for small fixed structures in need of anode replacement for a short term of 3-5 years.
- CP Design & Consulting
Deepwater designs cathodic protection systems for new assets as well as retrofit CP systems; we also provide NACE certified consulting for unique and unusual corrosion problems.
I-Rod® Pipe Supports
For topside process piping, I-Rod is the only brand that protects against crevice corrosion at the support.
- I-Rod FAQ
The most common questions about the I-Rod thermoplastic material itself, as well as the Nu-Bolt™ assembly and I-Liner™ products.
- I-Rod Strips
I-Rod is sold in 10 foot, half-round lengths, or cut and drilled to fit standard U-bolts from 2” to 36.
- Nu-Bolt™ Assembly
A Nu-Bolt is a modified pipe U-bolt, coated and supplied with cut-and-drilled I-Rod and 4 nuts.
- I-Liner™ (for Grinnell clamps)
Sold either in sheets, or pre-installed in saddle clamp pipe supports, I-Liner utilizes the same I-Rod strips to eliminate corrosion.
- I-Clip™ (for pipe saddles)
I-Clip can be retrofitted quickly to existing pipe saddles or easily added to new saddle supports before they are installed.
Polatrak® CP Monitoring
Fixed electrodes and test stations allow you to track cathodic protection potentials, anode efficiency & more.
- SunStation™ Subsea Readout
A Permanent light-powered Subsea readout, designed for deep water, which can be attached to any number of corrosion monitoring instruments.
- V-String™ Zinc Ref. Electrode
A general purpose zinc reference electrode, which can be installed at any critical corrosion area, or retrofitted on a RetroClamp™ via ROV.
- DR-2™ Dual Reference
Dual permanent reference electrodes (Zn and Ag/AgCl) housed in a single instrument; welded-on for new construction or clamped by ROV or retrofits.
- DR-2 CD™ Polarization Monitor
A standard DR-2 reference cell fitted with a current density monitor allows the operator to calculate polarization on the monitored structure.
- SmartClamp™ Pipeline Monitor
Deepwater’s standard RetroClamp fitted with a V-String zinc reference electrode and a SunStation monitor to create a pipeline CP test station.
- MA-1™ Monitored Anode
A standard aluminum anode fitted with a monitor that allows the operator to test anode current output and overall depletion rates.
- Topside Test Panels
For monitoring of fixed structures, where Subsea interrogation is unnecessary, topside panels can be customized to any specs.
Sacrificial Anodes
Zinc and aluminum sacrificial anodes available in all shapes and sizes for any application.
- Platform Anodes
Aluminum anodes for platforms, cast on pipe-cores with bulk trapezoidal cross-sections.
- Pipeline Anodes (bracelets)
Aluminum anode bracelets for offshore pipelines, cast in water-cooled molds for diameters up to 48.
- Hull Anodes
Aluminum or zinc galvanic anodes for marine hulls, cast to be attached by welders.
- Pier / Piling Anodes
Aluminum sacrificial anodes for piers and pilings, cast to fit any marine jetty-type structure.
- Tank Anodes
Aluminum or zinc galvanic anodes custom poured to any size and specification.
- Foundry Facilities
Deepwater draws from 2 foundry facilities, one in each hemisphere, for competitive rates and lead times.
- Al & Zn Alloy Compositions
Aluminum and Zinc alloy specifications. Deep7, Deep10, and Mil-spec Zinc alloys cover the gamut of applications.
Corrosion Testing Probes
Corrosion testing with Polatrak CP probes for divers, ROV's, and topside corrosion inspection.
- ROV II™ (up to 10,000ft)
A tip-contact probe for ROV or divers. Equipped with dual Ag/AgCl electrodes, the ROV II is the most reliable corrosion probe on the market.
- CP Gun™ for divers
A bathycorrometer-style instrument. The CP Gun is a stab-probe with dual elements and ultra-bright LED readouts, rated to 300 m.
- DC II™ Drop Cell (topside)
The dual element DC-II drop cell is deployed topside from the side of a platform and interrogated with a standard DC voltmeter.
- Deep C Meter™ system
A self-contained probe (ROV II) and readout package, which is mounted to an ROV and requires no interface with the umbilical.
- General Proximity Electrode
A proximity probe for divers, or small ROV. The Standard RM-3 connector allows rapid plug into the diver’s inspection umbilical.
Corrosion Inspection
NACE certified offshore corrosion inspection services since 1986.
View inspection reports here
- Topside Level 1 inspections
Since 1986, Deepwater’s NACE certified inspectors have completed thousands of Level 1 platform inspections.
- Subsea (Level 2, 3)
Deepwater’s subsea inspections are performed from a risk-based perspective, with the client’s best interest in mind.
- NDT Testing
NDT / NDE services include: ultrasonic thickness testing (UT), ACFM, visual inspection and more.
- In-Service Inspection Planning
Deepwater ISIP capabilities range from plan development to review to execution in the field.
- Inspection Reports
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