Please join us on Monday, March 16th from 9-11 AM CST for the TCI on Remote Monitoring of CP Systems.
Remote monitoring has become a critical tool for ensuring continuous cathodic protection, reducing operational burden, and improving regulatory readiness. This round-table brings together multiple monitoring providers and a diverse audience of CP professionals to explore best practices, challenges, and future needs across industries.
Agenda
Welcome & Framing
• Session goals, format expectations, and key discussion themes.
• Vendor-neutral, solution-focused conversation.
Panel Lightning Introductions - Each panelist provides a brief overview of:
• Role & asset specialty
• Technical focus area
• "#1 CP monitoring problem we're trying to solve"
Measurement Quality & Field Reliability Topics include:
• Instant-off / IR-free measurement timing
• Noise handling in AC/stray current environments
• Diagnostic tools & calibration
• Common installation mistakes affecting data integrity
Data Management, Alarms & Integration Discussion areas:
• Alarm strategy & reducing alarm fatigue
• Portal usability & operator workflows
• SCADA, historian, GIS, IM tool integration
• Cybersecurity & IT requirements
Deployment, Power & Lifecycle Focus areas:
• Battery/solar design and longevity
• LTE Cat-M / NB-IoT / satellite communication
• Maintaining device fleets after year 3
• Field lessons learned
Regulatory, Compliance & Data Utilization Highlights:
• Using remote monitoring to support audits
• Identifying emerging issues between surveys
• Reporting formats regulators respond well to
• Risk-based decision making
Future Needs & Wrap-Up:
• Rapid-fire: "Stop doing / Start doing" insights
• Committee takeaways
• Invitation for ongoing feedback and collaboration
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Nicole Zafris
nzafris1016@gmail.com------------------------------