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Where:
Q = quantity of anode required (pcs)
Im = current requirement (44,108A)
Ia = current output of each anode (8A)
Q = 44,108A / 8A =
Where:
Ra = resistance anode to backfill (ohm-m)
P = calcined petroleum coke breeze backfill resistivity (ohm-cm)
NA = number of anode
L = length of anode (feet)
d = diameter of anode (feet)
Where:
Rb = resistance backfill to soil (ohm-m)
Ps = soil resistivity (ohm-cm)
NA = number of anode
L = length of column calcined petroleum coke breeze backfill (feet)
d = diameter of column calcined petroleum coke breeze backfill (feet)
Inf = interference factor is safety factor + 1
b. Resistance of Cable
The resistance of cable is calculated as follows:
Rc=0.0172 x (Lc : Csq)
Where:
Rc = resistance of cable (ohm-m)
Lc = length of cable (m)
Csq = cable cross section (mm2)
c. Total Resistance
Rtotal=Rg + Rc