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Calculate Cathodic Protection Rectifier DC Output Voltage (Ohmic Drop Compensation)
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Cathodic Protection Rectifier DC Output Voltage (Ohmic Drop Compensation) calculator computes Rectifier DC output voltage in V using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Rectifier DC output voltage is expressed in V. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Required protective current = 12
- Cable and connection resistance = 0.1
- Anode groundbed resistance = 0.75
- Soil resistivity contribution (effective) = 1.1
- Reference electrode offset voltage = -0.85
Expected Result:
- Rectifier DC output voltage = 22.55
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Rectifier DC output voltage = 22.55 V.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
rectifier dc output voltage = required protective current * (cable and connection resistance + anode groundbed resistance + effective) + reference electrode offset voltageFormula family: formula_corrosion_cp_rectifier_sizing_tool_dc_output_requirements
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| I_required | Required protective current | INPUT | Required protective current |
| R_circuit | Cable and connection resistance | INPUT | Cable and connection resistance |
| R_anode | Anode groundbed resistance | INPUT | Anode groundbed resistance |
| R_soil | Soil resistivity contribution (effective) | INPUT | Soil resistivity contribution (effective) |
| V_ref | Reference electrode offset voltage | INPUT | Reference electrode offset voltage |
| V_out | Rectifier DC output voltage | OUTPUT | Rectifier DC output voltage |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the required protective current in A.
- Enter the cable and connection resistance in ohm.
- Enter the anode groundbed resistance in ohm.
- Enter the soil resistivity contribution (effective) in ohm.
- Enter the reference electrode offset voltage in V.
- Step 1: Compute rectifier dc output voltage.
- Read the rectifier dc output voltage (V) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Cathodic Protection Rectifier DC Output Voltage (Ohmic Drop Compensation)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Cathodic Protection Rectifier DC Output Voltage (Ohmic Drop Compensation) calculator estimates Rectifier DC output voltage based on the input parameters you provide
Why is required protective current important in this calculation?
required protective current is directly proportional to rectifier dc output voltage. When you enter required protective current in A, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result rectifier dc output voltage?
The calculator outputs rectifier dc output voltage in V. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Required protective current (A), Cable and connection resistance (ohm), Anode groundbed resistance (ohm), Soil resistivity contribution (effective) (ohm), Reference electrode offset voltage (V). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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