Stray current

Stray current refers to unintended electric currents that deviate from their intended path, posing a potential threat to nearby metal structures. This phenomenon can occur in various settings, such as electrified transportation systems, industrial processes, and cathodic protection systems. Stray currents may lead to accelerated corrosion and deterioration of infrastructure, impacting pipelines, buildings, and marine structures. Mitigation strategies include proper grounding, isolation, and regular monitoring to prevent unintended consequences and preserve the integrity of critical assets. Where the source of the stray current is a rail system, the mitigation system comprises the feeder cables, the substation equipment and drainage bonds connected to the feeders – installed to minimise the effects of stray currents – and the electrolysis box and panel at the structure connection point. contact the team at Corrosion Control Engineering today. We are your trusted Anodes supplier Australia.