The ICCP system simulator enables a virtual prototype of the complete ICCP system to be developed. The model couples the corrosion model (ie the model of the metallic structure and the surrounding electrolyte) with a detailed model of the control system. The real time performance of the complete system can therefore be predicted.

System Response

The potentials measured at the reference electrodes can be predicted for example under switch on conditions.

In this case the time variation of the potential can be clearly visualised. In this application the predicted potential and the set point potential are displayed.

The user can display the response of all the controllers in the system with a click of the mouse.

Controller Interaction

Interaction between controllers which causes unstable protection potentials and signatures can be predicted and mitigation methods investigated.

Signature

The signature can be displayed in real time to show how the system behaves from switch on. Ripples caused by the interaction of the controllers can be clearly visualised. The user can adjust the set points of the reference electrodes and the control parameters and see the immediate impact on the signature.