Sacrificial Anode Mass

Anode mass required to deliver a given current over an intended life, using the Faraday-style relation M = I·T / (u·ε).

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

M = \frac{I \cdot T}{u \cdot \varepsilon}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$I$	Required protective current	A
$T$	Design life in hours	h
$u$	Theoretical capacity	Ah/kg
$ε$	Utilisation efficiency

Source: DNV-RP-B401 Section 6

Anode mass required to deliver a given current over an intended life, using the Faraday-style relation M = I\u00b7T / (u\u00b7\u03b5).