Author(s)

V.G. DeGiorgi

Abstract

Computational modeling techniques have long been applied to corrosion problems. Boundary element techniques are well suited for cathodic protection systems intended to minimize electrochemical corrosion on the exterior of ship hulls. The performance of these systems is governed by LaPlace's equation and these systems exist in unbounded domains (i.e. the open sea). This article reviews the work performed in the past decade (1987- present) on boundary element modeling of ship impressed current cathodic protection systems. 1 Introduction Corrosion damage has a significant influence on the maintenance of a fleet of ocean vessels, either military or commercial. Corrosion damage is costly in financial and fleet availability terms. Repairs are costly in time and money There are two primary

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