pipe-to-soil potential

Electric potential difference between the surface of a buried or submerged metallic structure and the electrolyte that is measured with reference to an electrode in contact with the electrolyte. Pipe to soil potentialElectric potential difference between the surface of a buried or submerged metallic structure and the electrolyte that is measured with reference to an electrod… is measured to determine the effectiveness of the cathodic protectionA technique used to protect pipelines from corrosion. It involves applying an electric current to the metal surface to counteract the corrosive reactions and p… system.