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Cathodic Protection Well (PTD_1)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: ptd_1.ttl

Name

cathodicProtectionWell

Attribute

PTD Borehole Type

Definition

A borehole housing devices to minimize electrolytic corrosion of metallic pipelines, tanks, and other facilities in contact with the ground.

Description

Cathodic protection wells (boreholes), sometimes called 'deep groundbeds', are widely installed to protect metallic objects in contact with the ground from electrolytic corrosion. Such objects include petroleum, natural gas, and water pipelines, and related storage facilities; power lines$$$$$ telephone cables$$$$$ and switchyards. Cathodic protection wells are sometimes used to control electrolytic corrosion in large water wells.

Accepted

2013-10-18

Allowed for

• AA045 Borehole

RWOI terms naming it

• RWO_00613 Cathodic Protection Well

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.