Abstract
This paper intends to explain the basic concepts of numerical methods that have been used recently for cathodic protection design: The Finite Differences Method, the Finite Elements Method and the Boundary Elements Method. Besides, the variables to be used for modeling will be discussed. A basic model will be presented and calculated through the Finite Differences and the Finite Elements Methods, in such a way that the user can understand better the use of these methods and the corrosion engineers can develop more specific works, according to their needs.
Reference
CHAVES, E. C.; DI GIORGI, F. Teoria e prática da aplicação de computadores para a proteção catódica. In: SEMINÁRIO DE PROTEÇÃO CATÓDICA E CONTROLE DE INTERFERÊNCIA, 4., 1994, São Paulo. Anais… Rio de Janeiro: ABRACO, 1994.
This paper intends to explain the basic concepts of numerical methods that have been used recently for cathodic protection design: The Finite Differences Method, the Finite Elements Method and the Boundary Elements Method. Besides, the variables to be used for modeling will be discussed. A basic model will be presented and calculated through the Finite Differences and the Finite Elements Methods, in such a way that the user can understand better the use of these methods and the corrosion engineers can develop more specific works, according to their needs.
Reference
CHAVES, E. C.; DI GIORGI, F. Teoria e prática da aplicação de computadores para a proteção catódica. In: SEMINÁRIO DE PROTEÇÃO CATÓDICA E CONTROLE DE INTERFERÊNCIA, 4., 1994, São Paulo. Anais… Rio de Janeiro: ABRACO, 1994.
