Energy harvesting of cathodic protection currents in subsea and marine structures for wireless sensor power and communication

Steven M. Hudson; John T. Taylor; Christopher R. Bowen

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119133

Energy harvesting of cathodic protection currents in subsea and marine structures for wireless sensor power and communication

Steven M. Hudson, John T. Taylor, Christopher R. Bowen

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Abstract

This paper provides the first report of a means to harvest energy from stray cathodic protection currents in marine structures and thereby continuously power wireless sensors. This method is distinct from previously reported methods which utilise a conventional anode–cathode arrangement in open seawater to create a voltage cell. The underlying theory, modelling, and experimental results are described for implementation on a real application, namely annulus monitoring in a subsea production well. A broad range of new applications is envisaged, including self-powered and lifetime monitoring of safety critical parameters on marine structures, including wind turbines.

Original language	English
Article number	119133
Journal	Applied Energy
Volume	316
Early online date	21 Apr 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119133
Publication status	Published - 15 Jun 2022

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The authors are thankful to Metrol Technology Group for their support in provision of materials, facilities and the data set required to verify the concept.

Keywords

Annulus monitoring
Cathodic protection
Downhole
Energy harvesting
Offshore
Subsea

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Building and Construction
Mechanical Engineering
General Energy
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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