TM 5-811-7
(8) Calculate life-cycle cost as recommended in paragraph 2-2. Comparisons with other anode sizes
and types will yield the most economical design.
Placement. Locate anodes as shown in figure C-1.
c.
C-3.
Alternative calculations.
The design examples in paragraphs C-4 and C-5 below use calculations that differ from those used in the text
and in paragraph C-2. Exposure to different methods of calculation should help the design engineer to better
understand the design procedure.
C-4.
Underground steel storage tank.
Galvanic cathodic protection is designed for an underground steel storage tank shown in figure C-2. The tank
is already installed and current requirement tests have been made.
C-4