DETERMINATION OF ANODE REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS HULLS

Step 1: determine underwater hull area

Area = ( 2 * L * D ) + ( K * L * B )

L = length BP, D = mean load draft, B = breadth all in meters

K = block coefficient
* use 1.7 for vessels over 75 m in LBP.

0.6 passenger vessels

0.75 cargo vessels
0.7 tankers
0.6 tugs
0.55 trawlers, naval vessels
0.75 coasters
0.7 dredgers
0.4 - 0.5 steel yachts
0.4 launches

Step 2: determine current density to protect

Use 15 - 20 mA / sq. m For 1st class paint and surface preparation

Use 30 mA / sq. m for old hull, not shot blasted, but with scale removed and painted

Step 3: determine the amp - yrs. Of anode capacity

C = (area * current density * yrs. Protection) + 10% safety factor

Step 4: select anode type and quantity required

N = C / anode capacity

Step 5: guidelines for installation

Place 1/3 of total anodes at stern, 2/3 spread evenly around the rest of hull install parallel to
flowlines.

Do not install in line with propeller tips to minimize disturbance of waterflow to propellers.
 DETERMINATION OF ANODE REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS TANKS

Step 1: Determine the area of each tank

Add 100 - 200 % for framing and structural components

Exclude ceiling area

Step 2: Determine ballast time from shipowner

( generally 40 % )

Step 3: Determine number of years of protection from shipowner

Step 4: Determine current density for protection

Bare upper wing tanks, peak tanks: 130 mA / sq. m

Bare deep tanks and ballast only tanks: 110
Bare ballast / pet. Product tanks: 110
Bare ballast / crude oil tanks: 90
Coated tanks: 20 - 25

Step 5: Determine the Amp - yrs. Of anode capacity per tank

C = (area * current density * ballast factor * yrs. Of protection ) + 10 %

Step 6: Select anode type and quantity for each tank

N = C / anode capacity

Notes on installation / Selection

a. zinc anodes have no restrictions on mounting distance from tank bottom

b. aluminum anodes mounting distance from bottom of tank is maximum of 28 kg-m, ie. A 14 kg
al anode shode be mounted to a maximum height of 2 meters from the bottom
c. distribution of anodes

permanent ballast tanks: evenly around walls and bottom

center and wing tanks: 1/2 - 2/3 on bottom, 1/2 - 1/3 on walls