Calculating Power and Efficiency in Cathodic Protection Systems
Calculating power in cathodic protection systems and key concepts such as power consumption, efficiency, and resistance. You'll learn how power is measured in watts (voltage times current) and how it relates to rectifier efficiency, which is crucial for pipeline protection. See how resistance in anode systems, especially in deep anode setups, affects performance and why proper venting is necessary to prevent blockages that increase resistance. Additionally, the basics of series circuits, voltage drops across resistors, and total resistance calculations are discussed, with practical examples to help you measure and troubleshoot in pipeline applications.