Methods and systems for controlling iron ochre proliferation in a conduit

A method for controlling iron ochre proliferation in a conduit, the method comprising:

• mounting a first conductor in proximity of the conduit at a first conductor position,
• in the first conductor position, the first conductor extending along a length of the conduit and being in contact with water present in the environment of the conduit when in use;
• mounting a second conductor in proximity of the conduit at a second conductor position,
• in the second conductor position, the second conductor extending along the length of the conduit and being in contact with water present in the environment of the conduit when in use,
• at least a target section within the conduit in which iron ochre proliferation is to be controlled being disposed between the first conductor position and the second conductor position,
• the second conductor not being in direct electrical contact with the first conductor;
• and
• repeatedly applying a sequence of a first voltage and a second voltage between the first and second conductors,
• at the first voltage, a potential of the first conductor being higher than a potential of the second conductor, and
• at the second voltage, the potential of the first conductor being lower than the potential of the second conductor.

A system for controlling iron ochre proliferation in a conduit, the system comprising:

• a first conductor configured for being mounted in proximity of the conduit at a first conductor position,
• in the first conductor position, the first conductor extending along a length of the conduit and being in contact with water present in an environment of the conduit when in use;
• a second conductor configured for being mounted in proximity of the conduit at a second conductor position,
• in the second conductor position, the second conductor extending along the length of the conduit and being in contact with water present in the environment of the conduit when in use,
• at least a target section within the conduit in which iron ochre proliferation is to be controlled being disposed between the first conductor position and the second conductor position,
• the second conductor not being in direct electrical contact with the first conductor;
• and
• a voltage source electrically connected to the first and second conductors and configured for repeatedly applying a sequence of a first voltage and a second voltage between the first and second conductors,
• at the first voltage, a potential of the first conductor being higher than a potential of the second conductor, and
• at the second voltage, the potential of the first conductor being lower than the potential of the second conductor.