Introductory technical guidance for electrical, mechanical and civil engineers and construction managers interested in cathodic protection systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. FACTORS TO CONSIDER 2. PLANNING OF CONSTRUCTION 3. PIPELINE COATING 4. COATINGS FOR OTHER STRUCTURES 5. PIPELINE INSTALLATION 6. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 7. TEST STATIONS 8. SACRIFICIAL ANODE INSTALLATION 9. IMPRESSED CURRENT ANODE INSTALLATION 10. IMPRESSED CURRENT RECTIFIER INSTALLATION 11. SYSTEM CHECKOUT AND INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS 12: MAINTAINING CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS.