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Effect of Water Salinity on Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Photovoltaic (ICCP PV) System

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Investigators at Universitas Diponegoro have conducted research to determine the impact of water salinity on the ICCP PV system. The study focused on the cathodic protection method and its application in protecting metals from corrosion. The researchers found that the capacity of PV components in the ICCP system is affected by the salinity of the water. The results of the experimental study demonstrated that higher salinity levels require more power to maintain the ICCP system, resulting in reduced capacity of PV components.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study used SS 400 steel as the material for the research, with salinity variations of 0, 30, and 35.
  • The tests were carried out using salinity test and load power test, considering metal potential.
  • The experimental results showed that 35 salinity ICCP requires the highest power of 13.09 watts.
  • The calculation of PV component capacity at 35 salinity ICCP requires the largest capacity, which is 170 Wp PV module and 75 Ah battery for 14.68 m² plate area.
  • The research concluded that the higher the salinity of water, the greater the power required for the ICCP system, thus affecting the capacity of PV components.
  • The study's findings can be applied to various industries that use ICCP PV systems, such as oil and gas, mining, and wastewater treatment.
  • The researchers used a solar-powered cathodic protection system, which is a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional ICCP methods.

Statistics:

  • The highest power required for 35 salinity ICCP is 13.09 watts.
  • The largest capacity required for PV components at 35 salinity ICCP is 170 Wp PV module and 75 Ah battery.
  • The plate area for the ICCP system without salinity is 14.68 m².

Sources:

  • Analysis of The Effect of Water Salinity on The Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Photovoltaic (Iccp Pv) System. Rekayasa Mesin, 2025, 16(2): 595-610.
  • Doi: 10.21776/jrm.v16i2.1818 (online journal article)
  • University of Brawijaya (publisher of Rekayasa Mesin journal)
  • Research authors: Untung Budiarto, Samuel Samuel, Tri Rangga Yunior, Santi Frestiqauli, Syaiful Tambah Putra Ahmad
  • Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

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