Norton Corrosion Limited, LLC

Experts in Corrosion Control

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About the firm

Norton Corrosion Limited is a full-service registered engineering practice specializing in cathodic protection and corrosion control, operating a dedicated materials manufacturing and field installation division. Established in 1959, the practice provides corrosion engineering, inspection, surveying, laboratory testing, and field installation services on a national and international scale. It is the manufacturer of the Bayanode and Morganode anode product lines, which have been used globally for over 40 years. Installation services are primarily concentrated in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.

Established
1959
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Materials Engineering · Materials Testing

Capabilities

Engineering and Design

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Development of comprehensive cathodic protection designs and technical specifications to mitigate corrosion on steel and concrete structures.

  • Bid-Ready CP CAD Drawings and Specifications

    Preparation of detailed computer-aided design drawings and technical specifications, which can be stamped by a registered Professional Engineer if required.

  • Corrosion Analysis and Feasibility Studies

    Evaluation of site-specific corrosion risks and economic analysis of potential mitigation options.

  • Material Selection

    Specifying optimal alloys and materials to resist environmental degradation.

  • AC and DC Mitigation Studies

    Analysis and mitigation of stray current or electromagnetic interference issues on buried utilities.

  • Third-Party Design Oversight

    Independent engineering review and validation of cathodic protection system designs developed by other teams.

  • Installation Assembly Instructions

    Detailed field instructions and procedures to guide construction crews during system installation.

Inspection

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Field evaluation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of operational cathodic protection systems and protective coatings.

  • Cathodic Protection Testing

    Routine and specialized testing of galvanic and impressed current protection systems.

  • Corrosion Investigations and Evaluations

    Diagnostic field investigations to identify the causes of localized or accelerated structural degradation.

  • CP System Troubleshooting and Repairs

    Identifying electrical shorts, broken cables, or malfunctioning components and performing field repairs.

  • Rectifier Monitoring

    Manual and SCADA-integrated monitoring of impressed current rectifiers to ensure continuous system performance.

  • Pipeline Current Mapping

    Evaluating current distribution and attenuation along buried pipeline routes.

  • Electrical Continuity and Isolation Testing

    Verifying proper isolation at flanges and joint continuity to ensure efficient current distribution.

  • Stray Current Investigations

    Identifying and mitigating damaging currents from external DC or AC sources.

  • Ultrasonic Thickness Testing

    Non-destructive measurement of remaining metal wall thickness to assess corrosion loss.

  • Coating Inspection

    Assessing the physical integrity and bonding of protective dielectric coatings on metal substrates.

  • Linear Polarization Resistance Testing

    Electrochemical testing to measure real-time corrosion rates in various environments.

Surveying Services

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Over-the-line surveys and diagnostic mapping for pipelines and underground infrastructure.

  • Pipeline ECDA Surveys

    External Corrosion Direct Assessment methodologies to systematically locate and evaluate pipeline anomalies.

  • Close-Interval Survey

    High-resolution measurement of pipeline-to-soil potentials along pipeline rights-of-way.

  • Depth of Cover Survey

    Determining the soil cover thickness over buried pipelines to identify areas of erosion or exposure risk.

  • Pipeline Leak Detection Surveys

    Field inspections utilizing specialized equipment to locate active leaks along pipeline alignments.

  • Voltage Gradient Surveys

    Using DCVG and ACVG techniques to pinpoint coating defects and determine their severity.

Laboratory Testing

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Chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of soil and materials to diagnose corrosion causes and characterize environments.

  • Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Analysis

    Identifying and quantifying bacteria that accelerate localized degradation of metals.

  • Coupon Analysis

    Gravimetric and microscopic analysis of physical metal coupons to calculate actual weight loss and corrosion rates.

  • Microscopic Photographic Analysis

    High-resolution imaging and documentation of corrosion products and metal microstructures.

  • DIPRA Testing

    Standardized evaluation of ductile iron pipe soils and environment to determine the need for protection.

  • Soil Chemistry and Resistivity Testing

    Laboratory analysis of soil resistivity, moisture, pH, redox, sulfides, chlorides, and conductivity.

CP System Installation

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Field installation and supervision of cathodic protection systems, backed by decades of experience across diverse environments.

CP Materials and Products

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Manufacturing and distribution of high-performance cathodic protection materials and engineered anode systems.

  • Bayanode and Morganode Anode Product Lines

    High-yield, highly durable engineered anode lines manufactured in the USA for demanding marine and fresh water applications.

  • Reference Cells and Instrumentation

    Supplying stable electrodes, rectifiers, cabling, specialized backfills, and testing instruments.

Industries

Oil & Gas · Utilities · Ports & Harbors · Water Supply · Power Generation · Defense · Agriculture · Marine

Projects

Cerrejon P40 Expansion Project

Puerto Bolivar, Colombia · Ports & Harbors · 2013

Project details

Retained to provide complete cathodic protection engineering, design, materials, installation supervision, and system commissioning of an impressed current system protecting steel piles on a new expansion dock. High-yield, durable Morganodes were manufactured and installed to withstand the remote coastal environment.

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