Introduction to Decouplers (Hosted by World Pipelines)
In this webinar, Dairyland’s Market Segment Manager, Phil Eggen, will examine the basic function of decouplers and over-voltage protection devices, review the differences between the two devices, and explain how they should be used in conjunction with cathodic protection systems to obtain optimal corrosion and safety protection.
He will answer common questions such as why is a decoupler needed, where are they commonly applied, and how to test them once they’ve been installed.
He will also explain how using these devices ensures that the cathodically protected structure is properly earthed to protect personnel and assets from AC interference and lightning strikes.
Presentation Time = Approximately 45 mins followed by 15 min Q&A.
Meet The Speakers
Phil Eggen Market Segment Manager
Phil has over 20 years of pipeline engineering experience, with the last 15 in integrity management and corrosion engineering. His experience was initiated at Nicor Gas as a Corrosion Manager overseeing 24,000 miles of steel pipe and then continued with EN Engineering where he managed the Corrosion Engineering Team for 6 years. Phil is now at Dairyland Electrical Industries where he is helping customers solve AC mitigation and station decoupling issues. Phil has been active in NACE for over 10 years through the local section and through the NACE National Meetings. He has also served on the American Gas Association (AGA) corrosion committee. Phil is a registered Professional Engineer in Illinois and holds a NACE CP2-Cathodic Protection Technician certificate. Phil is an avid outdoorsman where he enjoys duck hunting, deer hunting, bicycle riding, and golf. Phil volunteers with his church, the Boy Scouts and Ducks Unlimited. Read Bio.
Travis Cagle Account Manager
Travis has been in electronics in some form since working in his grandfather’s TV shop at age eight, and he has worked in the corrosion and instrumentation & measurement industries since 2012. Besides holding a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Wichita State University, Travis served as an airborne Cryptologic Technician and Polish linguist in the Navy, and as a tower Air Traffic Controller for the FAA. Travis was also involved in the development of the satellite and renewable energy industries, and he has been an off-grid power system designer, factory rep, and consultant for many years prior to joining Dairyland Electrical Industries. Travis holds a NACE CP1-Cathodic Protection Tester certificate besides his FAA certifications. For hobbies, Travis enjoys drone piloting and metal detecting, and he is currently teaching English as a second language with Bartlesville (OK) Literacy Council. Read Bio.
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