Temperature rise in underground impressed current anodes

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Corrosion (Houston); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5006/0010-9312-36.4.161· OSTI ID:6649489

Burkhart, W H

Smith and Denisons analysis of current and power relations in underground impressed-current cathodic-protection systems supports the conclusion that anode failure may result from high anode operating temperatures. The power lost through anode-to-earth resistance is transformed to heat around the anode. Formulas derived for estimating anode temperature in soils of varying resistivity and thermal conductivity can aid corrosion engineers in designing a cathodic-protection circuit that will not overheat the anodes.

• OSTI ID: 6649489
• Journal Information: Corrosion (Houston); (United States), Vol. 36
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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