Estimated Weight of a Magnesium Anode

This calculation is used to calculate anode size to protect small underground piping systems such as meter stations, crossovers and short laterals.
Underground piping structures that require a limited current of 1 amp or less due to the limited driving voltage. In addition, where soil resistivities are greater than 5,000-ohm cm.

Where

I_a — Electrical current flow from the anode to the pipe (Amps)

E_p — Polarized potential difference between pipe and reference electrode (V)

E_a — Polarized potential difference between the anode and the same reference electrode(V)

ρ — Average soil resistivity (0hm/cm)

Where

W_a — Weight of magnesium anode(lbs)

L_a — Life of the magnesium anode(years)

I_a — Electrical current flow from the anode to the pipe(Amps)

Input Parameters

Select the Estimated Weight of a Magnesium Anode application from the Cathodic Protection module list.
Enter Case Name, Location, Date and any necessary notes.
Fill out all required fields.
Make sure the values you are inputting are in the correct units.
Click the CALCULATE button.

Assumed Life of a Magnesium Anode
Electrical Current Flow from the Anode to the Pipe
Polarized Potential Difference between Pipe and Reference Electrode
Polarized Potential Difference between the Anode and same Reference Electrode
Average Soil Resistivity

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Estimated Weight of a Magnesium Anode

Estimated Weight of a Magnesium Anode

Input Parameters

Outputs/Reports

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