Numerical simulation of the anodic protection starting conditions

A mathematical model of the electric field under starting conditions of ano dic protection is considered. An empirical formula of the dependence of cur rent density on the polarization value and potential growth rate is propose d to describe anodic polarization curves. The numerical parameters in the f ormula are determined from experimental data. In three- and two-dimensional systems, the problem is solved by a boundary elements method. Presented ar e the calculation results for the regime of starting the anodic protection of a cylindrical steel container partly filled with a sulfuric acid solutio n.