Design and testing of solar-powered impressed current cathodic protection devices for sustainable reinforcement steel corrosion mitigation in concrete structures

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dc.contributor.authorDewan, Younus
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeGole, Aniruddha (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeMufti, Aftab (Civil Engineering)
dc.contributor.supervisorThomson, Douglas
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-15T16:09:41Z
dc.date.available2024-01-15T16:09:41Z
dc.date.issued2023-12-16
dc.date.submitted2023-12-19T20:43:47Zen_US
dc.degree.disciplineElectrical and Computer Engineeringen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (M.Sc.)
dc.description.abstractThis research project focused on the design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of solar-powered impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) devices integrating supercapacitors for efficient charge storage to combat corrosion of reinforcement steel in concrete structures. Alongside this focus, the study also emphasized the design and testing of a cost-effective Single Transistor Active Constant Current Source Device (STACCSD). This minimal circuit effectively harnessed solar power, managing varying source voltages ranging from 17V to 21V and load conditions ranging from 500Ω to 3kΩ, converting them into stable and consistent currents tailored for (ICCP). The integration of charge storage, notably through supercapacitors, substantially prolonged the duration of the current supply deemed necessary for effective (ICCP), potentially enhancing corrosion prevention measures. Comparative analysis highlighted differences in effectiveness among approaches, revealing that systems incorporating advanced charge storage, despite higher initial costs, exhibited prolonged operational periods compared to lower-cost alternatives. This research highlights the potential of solar-powered devices, including the (STACCSD) and supercapacitors, in corrosion mitigation for concrete structures, emphasizing the need for further exploration to address limitations and discover broader applications within the construction industry.
dc.description.noteFebruary 2024
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/37985
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectSolar-Powered Impressed Current Cathodic Protection
dc.subjectReinforcement Steel Corrosion Mitigation
dc.subjectSupercapacitor Integration in Cathodic Protection Devices
dc.subjectSolar Energy Utilization
dc.subjectSTACCSD (Single Transistor Active Constant Current Source Device)
dc.titleDesign and testing of solar-powered impressed current cathodic protection devices for sustainable reinforcement steel corrosion mitigation in concrete structures
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobano
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