Revealed: How CorroGuard Combats Hidden Corrosion Hazards Underground

Metal assets are always vulnerable to corrosion, especially when they are underground or underwater. The biggest problem is that you can’t see it underground. The consequences of corrosion are significant and come with high costs. That’s why it is crucial to gain control over the protection of your metal assets. We explain how you can achieve this control and what benefits it brings.

The Problem: Underground Corrosion and Its Consequences

When assets are affected by corrosion, dangerous situations can arise. Think of leaks and the release of hazardous substances. Especially underground, the consequences of corrosion can be extensive. Having insight into the protection of your assets allows you to act immediately if something goes wrong. This means less risk of damage, lower repair or restoration costs, and a reduced chance of environmental harm.

The Solution: How CorroGuard Works

At Imbema, we have a solution for this. Protecting against corrosion is in our DNA. That’s why we developed CorroGuard, a system that allows you to continuously monitor the protection of your underground metal assets. CorroGuard is an online, wireless monitoring system that keeps an eye on all assets 24/7 regarding corrosion protection. If there is a deviation in protection, CorroGuard issues an alarm so action can be taken. The system is built to withstand all weather conditions and is easy to install. CorroGuard’s measurements are highly accurate, giving you peace of mind that your assets are always fully protected.

Main Benefits of CorroGuard

CorroGuard offers many benefits. Here are the most important ones:

• Continuous Monitoring: Instead of snapshots, all relevant data is constantly recorded and stored. All your assets are visible via a single dashboard, allowing you to monitor everything centrally and simultaneously. Continuous monitoring also ensures predictability.
• Optimal Protection: You don’t need to watch the dashboard 24/7. It is set up to immediately and automatically alert you if certain values are exceeded.
• Historical Data: All data is logged and visualized, giving insight into what happened, where, and when. Data includes voltage, output current, potential difference, system uptime, and maintenance history.
• Reduced Costs: You spend less on maintenance and can deploy personnel more efficiently. With CorroGuard, you have more time to plan other activities because periodic manual checks are no longer necessary. Staff only need to visit locations when actual maintenance is required.
• CO2 Reduction: CorroGuard also helps save a significant amount of CO2 emissions by eliminating unnecessary trips to sites. This results in an estimated 60% reduction in CO2 emissions.

Implementation and Support by Imbema

In short, with CorroGuard you gain insight into what you cannot see and are always protected against corrosion. Thanks to continuous monitoring and historical data buildup, you become more predictable and save significant costs. Imbema supports organizations from A to Z with CorroGuard: from design to on-site installation. Upon request, we also customize the LoRaWAN communication protocol for you. So, no worries about corrosion—you just need to keep an eye on the dashboard.