Description
This article discusses the 80 year practice of using metallic water piping as all or part of the grounding electrode system of a structure. Topics stemming from this discussion are: alternating current (AC) and corrosion in soil and water; a comparison of direct current (DC) to AC; shock hazards to water utility customers, employees, and contractors; and, results of a survey intended to gather information about corrosion and safety-related issues of grounding of water systems. Includes 38 references, tables, figures.
Product Details
- Edition:
- Vol. 90 – No. 7
- Published:
- 07/01/1998
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1.7 MB
- Note:
- This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus
