Power Consumption of a Cathodic Protection Rectifier​

Rectifiers require AC power to drive the cathodic protection system on a 24-hour basis. High resistance ground beds can drive up the cost of AC power.

Rectifier power consumption is calculated,

P = 1.5ERIR

𝑃 β€” Power consumption per month(kWh)

𝐸𝑅 β€” Rectifier output voltage(V)

𝐼𝑅 β€” Rectifier current output(Amps)

MB = PUr

𝑀𝐡 β€” Monthly bill(Dollars)

π‘ˆr β€” Utilities rate($/kWh)

Input Parameters

  1. To create a new case, click the β€œAdd Case” button
  2. Select the Power Consumption of a Cathodic Protection Rectifier application from the Cathodic Protection module list.
  3. Enter Case Name, Location, Date and any necessary notes.
  4. Fill out all required fields.
  5. Make sure the values you are inputting are in the correct units.
  6. Click the CALCULATE button.

Β 

  • Rectifier Output Voltage
  • Rectifier Current Output
  • Utility Rate

Outputs/Reports

  1. View the results.
  2. If an input parameter needs to be edited be sure to hit the CALCULATE button after the change.
  3. To SAVE, fill out all required case details then click the SAVE button.
  4. To rename an existing file, click the SAVE As button. Provide all case info then click SAVE.
  5. To generate a REPORT, click the REPORT button.
  6. The user may export the Case/Report by clicking the Export to Excel/PowerPoint icon.
  7. To delete a case, click the DELETE icon near the top of the widget.

Β 

  • Power Consumption per Month
  • Monthly Bill