NACE International – 2012 Conference“Safe” Rectifier Designs for Cathodic Protection Abstract Rectifier safety has recently become an industry concern for cathodic protection technicians and personnel who are responsible for their operation maintenance and repair. While rectifiers are manufactured according to adopted electrical codes and standards and inspected by authorities such as UL or CSA the basic rectifier designs have not changed significantly over the past 25 years in regards to safety. Rectifier manufacturers have been prompted to address the safety concerns by cathodic protection personnel and owner/operator companies. This paper details the technical advances in rectifier design for the next generation of cathodic protection rectifiers which has resulted in the development of “Touch Safe” rectifier technology. Advanced microprocessor technology electronic fusing and multiple access doors for an intrinsically safe design is discussed in detail for the “Touch Safe” rectifier. Submitted by: Corrpro Canada Inc. – Corrpower Division Bruce J. Kammermayer Email:bruce.kammermayer@corrpro.ca