Through hull fitting anode
Data points
Status Values
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| Inspection events | |
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Visual condition
Free text input as the result of visual inspection.
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Attribute |
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Last Visual Inspection
Date of last visual inspection.
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Lifecycle |
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Next Visual Inspection
Date of next planned visual inspection.
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Lifecycle |
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Inspection interval
The time interval between inspection interval.
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Lifecycle |
| Depletion | |
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Anode mass (installed)
The recorded mass of the anode at the time of installation. Forms the baseline for all subsequent depletion calculations.
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Measure |
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Remaining mass
The measured mass of the anode at the time of inspection. Used to calculate depletion percent and material loss.
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Measure |
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Remaining mass %
Remaining mass of an anode expressed as a percentage of original mass.
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Measure |
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Remaining life
Forecast time until the item reaches its replacement threshold.
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Measure |
Property Values
| Value | Type |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
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Fixing points
The number of bolts, screws, or other fixings securing the item in place.
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Measure |
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Anode material
The primary metal composition of the sacrificial anode.
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Attribute |
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Anode form
The physical shape of the anode body. Determines suitability for specific mounting locations and protection zones.
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Attribute |
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Fixing method
The mechanical method by which the anode is secured to the vessel or fitting.
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Attribute |
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Material compatibility
The fitting material or metals the anode is designed to protect against galvanic corrosion.
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Attribute |
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Water type
The water type in which the vessel operates. Directly determines correct anode material selection and expected depletion rate.
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Attribute |
| Identity & registration | |
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Part No.
Part Number.
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Attribute |
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Lot No.
Lot number of item.
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Attribute |
| Classification | |
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ABYC Standard
American Boat and Yacht (ABYC) reference standard.
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Attribute |
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MIL-DTL
U.S. Military Specification (MIL-DTL).
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Attribute |
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DNV Standard
DNV (formerly Det Norske Veritas) classification society standard.
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Attribute |
| Performance | |
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Design life span
Expected service life under normal conditions as declared by the manufacturer or derived from standard practice.
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Measure |
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Protection potential
The electrochemical potential measured at the protected metal. The primary ABYC E-2 performance criterion.
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Measure |
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Bonding continuity resistance
The electrical resistance between the anode and the bonding system. ABYC E-2 requires connections of 1 ohm or less for effective cathodic protection.
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Measure |
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Anode electrochemical capacity
Anode electrochemical capacity
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Measure |
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Bonded to system
Identifies if an anode is electrically connected to the vessel's cathodic protection bonding system.
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Attribute |
| Dimensions | |
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Length (L)
Length of item.
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Measure |
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Width (W)
Width of item.
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Measure |
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Weight
The weight of an item.
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Measure |
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Outer diameter
Outer diameter of an item.
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Measure |
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Bore diameter
Internal diameter of the fitting — critical for flow calculations of water, air or other gases and fluids.
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Measure |
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Thickness
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Measure |
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Slot width
The width of a slot in an item such as an anode.
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Measure |
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Slot length
The length of a slot in an item such as an anode.
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Measure |
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Slot centre gap
Distance of the centres between two slots of an item such as the slots in an anode.
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Measure |
| Lifecycle events | |
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Commissioning Date
Date when the equipment or component was put into commission or installed on board.
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Lifecycle |
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Disposal Date
Date when the item was permanently removed or decommissioned.
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Lifecycle |
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Decommissioning date
Date item was decommissioned.
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Lifecycle |
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Installation date
Date the item was installed. Note this may be a different date to the commissioning date.
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Lifecycle |