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How it Works
- The
user describes to the system the objectives
of the model, the constraints on the design
and what variables can be changed. BEASY
CP Optimisation then automatically searches
for the solution which meets the criteria.
For example to determine the optimum anode
currents:
Objective
- Determine
the minimum current to protect the structure
Design Variables
- The
user defines which anodes are to be used
Constraints
- The
user defines the restrictions on the model.
In this case all the structure is to be protected
so the minimum and maximum ( in case we wish
to avoid over protection) potential is defined
The Wizard
- The
wizard enables the user to change all the
properties of the model without using the
CAD interface. The materials and anode properties
can be defined in the spreadsheet type interface.
Therefore users who are not familiar with
the CAD type model building tools can change
the design quickly and easily.
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- Similarly,
the characteristics of the cathodic protection
system can be specified in one spreadsheet
view. Both impressed and sacrificial systems
can be defined. In this case the impressed
anodes are selected and the range of allowable
currents defined.
- Finally
the constraints on the metallic surfaces
can be defined. In this case the maximum
and minimum protection potential is specified.
- Once
the software starts to search for the solution,
an on screen display of the state of the
design is provided through the systems link
to EXCEL.
- The
link to EXCEL also enables the results to
be viewed and easily transferred to other
applications.
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