Pyramid Anode
BSS Technologies manufactures advanced Pyramid ICCP Anodes featuring a four-vaned MMO titanium assembly mounted on a high-density, waterproof concrete base for negative buoyancy and seabed stability across offshore platforms, well casings, and jetty structures.
Seabed-Stable Impressed Current Cathodic Protection for Offshore Assets
Deepwater jacket structures, offshore well casings, subsea pipelines, and marine jetty piling require reliable, CP capable of withstanding harsh wave action and seabed currents. BSS Technologies custom-engineers and manufactures the Pyramid Anodes inhouse at our manufacturing unit. Utilizing a four-vaned mixed metal oxide (MMO) titanium anode mounted on a heavy, waterproof concrete base, the Pyramid Anode provides negative buoyancy and seabed stability, delivering a standard and stable current output.
What is Pyramid ICCP Anode?
The Pyramid Anode is a specialized subsea ICCP anode designed for seabed installation where mounting directly to offshore structures is difficult or restricted. It features a central titanium rod with four TIG-welded Mixed Metal Odide (MMO) Coated vanes. This element is securely mounted on a high-density, waterproof concrete base to provide negative buoyancy, ensuring stability against severe bottom currents.
Unlike conventional retrofits that require costly diver operations or hyperbaric welding, the BSS Tech Pyramid Anode uses engineered mechanical water seals instead of temporary resins. Supplied fully pre-assembled with a double-armoured submarine cable, contractors can simply lower the unit onto the seabed using integrated lifting points. The cable is then terminated topside at the rectifier, drastically reducing installation time and field costs.
Targeted Pyramid Anode Applications
BSS Technologies Pyramid Anodes are built for marine environments where attaching CP systems directly to offshore structures is structurally difficult or cost-prohibitive. Combining a MMO titanium element with a heavy concrete base allows these units to sit securely on the seabed, performing reliably even under severe bottom currents.
This drop-in design is ideal for rapid subsea retrofits and congested harbour installations. Whether deployed next to aging offshore jackets to replace depleted sacrificial anodes, or placed along quay walls out of the path of maritime traffic, they deliver powerful corrosion control where conventional welded systems are impractical.
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Technical Specifications & Operating Parameters
A concise breakdown of our Pyramid Anode specifications, detailing the electrical output, mechanical water seals, and structural dimensions required for reliable subsea protection.
Specification Parameter | Technical Benchmark & Material Standard |
|---|---|
Standard Current Output | 150 Amperes continuous output in seawater (Custom outputs available on request) |
Operational Design Life | Minimum 25 Years (Extendable to 30+ years as per project specifications) |
Anode Substrate Grade | ASTM B265 Grade 1 or Grade 2 High-Purity Titanium |
Electrocatalytic Coating | Sintered Precious Metal Oxides of Iridium and Tantalum (IrO2 / Ta2O5) |
Anode Geometry | Four TIG-welded titanium vanes on a central threaded titanium rod |
Seabed Base Type | High-density, sulphate-resistant, waterproof concrete pyramid |
Water Seal Technology | Precision engineered mechanical seals (Zero reliance on mastics or fillers) |
Cable Termination Type | Submarine cable junction encased in a tubular PVC housing |
Submarine Tail Cable | Single-core double-armoured copper cable (XLPE/PVC/GSWA or Kynar/HMWPE/GSWA) |
Deployment Mechanism | Integrated steel lifting holes and rigging slings for crane lowering |
Target Operating Media | Open seawater, estuarine waters, and soft marine mud sediments |
Primary Applications | Offshore platforms, subsea well casings, sheet piling, jetty piles, and marine structures |
Specification Parameter | Technical Benchmark & Material Standard |
|---|---|
Standard Current Output | 150 Amperes continuous output in seawater (Custom outputs available on request) |
Operational Design Life | Minimum 25 Years (Extendable to 30+ years as per project specifications) |
Anode Substrate Grade | ASTM B265 Grade 1 or Grade 2 High-Purity Titanium |
Electrocatalytic Coating | Sintered Precious Metal Oxides of Iridium and Tantalum (IrO2 / Ta2O5) |
Anode Geometry | Four TIG-welded titanium vanes on a central threaded titanium rod |
Seabed Base Type | High-density, sulphate-resistant, waterproof concrete pyramid |
Water Seal Technology | Precision engineered mechanical seals (Zero reliance on mastics or fillers) |
Cable Termination Type | Submarine cable junction encased in a tubular PVC housing |
Submarine Tail Cable | Single-core double-armoured copper cable (XLPE/PVC/GSWA or Kynar/HMWPE/GSWA) |
Deployment Mechanism | Integrated steel lifting holes and rigging slings for crane lowering |
Target Operating Media | Open seawater, estuarine waters, and soft marine mud sediments |
Primary Applications | Offshore platforms, subsea well casings, sheet piling, jetty piles, and marine structures |
Key Advantages of BSS Tech Pyramid Anode
Negative Buoyancy & Seabed Stability
Heavy, broad-base concrete pyramid prevents overturning, sliding, or movement under heavy wave action and bottom currents.
Rapid & Cost-Effective Installation
Pre-assembled unit is lowered to the seabed using a crane, eliminating underwater diver welding, epoxy mixing, and site assembly labor.
Resin-Free Mechanical Water Seals
Engineered mechanical seals prevent water ingress at high subsea pressures without relying on degradable resins or mastics.
High 150A Current Output
Four-vaned MMO titanium top piece maximizes surface area, discharging 150 Amperes of current from a single compact seabed footprint.
25+ Year Operational Lifespan
Dimensionally stable MMO titanium vanes maintain constant geometry and low operating voltage over 25+ years of continuous service.
Why Choose BSS Tech Pyramid Anode?
BSS Technologies manufactures, assembles, and hydrostatically tests Pyramid Anodes inhouse at our specialized manufacturing facility. Our NACE-certified engineers calculate precise current demands, perform mechanical seal pressure testing, and supply fully pre-terminated double-armoured submarine cable assemblies, delivering certified seabed anode systems that safeguard your offshore assets throughout their design life.
In-house TIG welding and MMO coating inspection at Dubai facility.
100% hydrostatic pressure testing on cable termination housings.
High-density sulphate-resistant concrete pyramid casting and curing.
In-house AMPP/NACE specialists calculate exact offshore current requirements.
Applications of Pyramid MMO Anode
Areas
Offshore oil and gas platform jackets
Subsea wellheads and well casings
Marine jetty piles and loading berths
Steel sheet pile quay walls and bulkheads
Seabed-deployed remote ICCP groundbeds
Offshore platform CP system retrofits
Subsea pipeline manifolds and tie-in spools
Port and harbour structural steel piling
Offshore wind turbine monopile and jacket foundations
FPSO/FSO mooring templates and subsea frames
