Self-cleaning anode for cathodic protection systems, cathodic protection systems including the same, and methods of use

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12221708
APP PUB NO 20220136114A1
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17510628

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A self-cleaning anode system for cathodic protection of equipment including a tank in which a liquid to be processed is located. The anode system includes a self-cleaning anode having a titanium body with a catalytic coating thereof. The anode includes at least one piezoelectric transducer for producing ultrasonic vibrations and coupling those vibrations to the catalytic coating on the anode to displace or dislodge any fouling deposits that may have accumulated on the anode during normal its normal operation in cathodically protecting the tank.

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  • MATCOR, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Groll, Kevin Lansdale, US 1 1
Huck, Theodore Andrew Berwyn, US 6 5

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