CALCULATION MEMORYOF

CATHODICPROTECTIONGLPAND
LiquidFuels

PROJECT:

SERVICE STATION WITH LPG AND CNG GAS CENTER

OWNER:

PERUANA DE ALMACENES S.A.C.

LOCATION:

PLOT "A", HEIGHT Km. 08 OF THE CALLAO ROAD-

VENTANILLA, DISTRICT OF VENTANILLA, CONSTITUTIONAL PROVINCE
OF CALLAO AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LIMA

JUNE 2023
 INDEX

CALCULATION MEMORY 2

1. OBJECTIVE 2

2. GENERALITIES 2

3. CALCULATION BASES 2

4. CATHODIC PROTECTION CALCULATIONS 2

4.1. FOR THE LPG SYSTEM 3

4.2. FOR THE LIQUID FUEL SYSTEM 11

MEMORY CALCULATION OF INSTALLATIONS

ELECTRICS
SEPTEMBER 2018

PROJECT
MARZO CODE:
2019
 CALCULATION MEMORY

1. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this calculation report is to describe the calculation methodology for
the cathodic protection of the LPG and CL Tank, as well as of the hydraulic pipes
GLP.

2. GENERALITIES

The present Calculation Report refers to the Electrical Installations, specifically

the cathodic protection of the LPG and Liquid Fuels tanks the STATION OF
GLP SERVICE CENTER 'VENTANILLA' aims to serve
as a guide for the implementation of the cathodic protection system.

This document is integrated with the Plans and the Technical Specifications.

3. CALCULATION BASES

Service Voltage 220V, 3Ø of 3 Wires

Number of Phases Ø3
Frequency (Hz) 60 Hz.
Voltage Drop 2.5% Feeders and 4% at the exit point
utilización más alejada.
Power factor 0.9

4. CATHODIC PROTECTION CALCULATIONS

4.1. FOR THE LPG SYSTEM

FUEL TANK

LPG tank data

Form Semi-spherical - Cylindrical

Height 3.76m
Diameter 2.45m
Material Steel
Coating 0% - Dense steel
View of the LPG tank

a) Calculation of the area to be protected (As)

For the calculation of the area to be protected, we will estimate that the tank of
combustible is the union of a hemisphere and a cylinder, in this way the
surface area of the LPG tank:

A=Hemisphere+ A cylinder

4π r2
A= +2π rh
2

A=2 π ∗1.2252+ 2 π ∗1.225∗(3.76−1.225)

A=28.94m2

A design factor of 10% will be considered to ensure we cover the

area of the surface not considered.

As= A∗1.10

As=31.83 m2

b) Calculation of the Total Required Protection Current (Icp)

Icp= As∗ic∗fc
 For the ic, bare steel on dry and aerated ground will be considered and
For the damage factor fc, a factor of 0.5 will be considered.
Icp=31.83m2∗0.01Amp/m2∗0.5

Icp=0.1592 Amp

c) Calculation of the mass of the anode material

I ∗L
W minimumrequirementd=eMg Cp
Ca∗U

Where:

Expected lifespan
Ca: Current capacity of magnesium.
Utilization factor

0.1592 Amp∗10 years

W minimumrequirementd=eMg
0.057Amp− Year/ lb∗0.85

W minimumrequirementdeMg =32.85 lb

d) Calculation of the number of anodes

W min required Mg
¿ Anodos=
W adono de Mg

Commercially we find 17lb anodes.

32.85lb
¿ Anodos=
17lb

¿ Anodos=1.93

Therefore, 2 anodes of 17 lb will be needed.

e) Calculation of resistances:

Calculation of resistance for the horizontal anode

ρ
Ra = ¿
2πL

Ra =
ρ
2πL
[ln
4L
d ( ) ()
+ln
L
h
−2+
2h
d
]

An anode will be considered with a length L of 64.1cm and 9.6cm of

diameter:
 4000
Ra = ¿
2π∗64.1

Ra =21.94 Ohm
It is estimated to use a cable length of 10m of 10mm2 cable of the type
N2XOH.

Rc = X c∗Cable length

Ohm
Rc =1.83 ∗10m/1000
km

Rc =0.0183 Ohm

f) Calculation of the initial output current of the Anode:

EC−E A
IA =
R A+ R C

0.85
IA =
19.05+0.0183

0.85
IA =
April 21+ 0.0183

IA=0.0387A

g) Calculation of the number of anodes, based on the output current of the

anode

Icp
¿ Minimum Threshold=
IA

0.1592
¿ Minimum Anode=
0.0387

¿ Minimum Anode=4.11

¿ MinimumAnodos=5 units.
 Fuel pipes

For Fuel Pipes, discharge and supply line to dispenser.

Calculation of pipe areas:

Section Length Area

Discharge Lines - Tank Ø 1 1/4" 42.2 mm 6.21 m 0.82329205
Ø 3/4" 26.7 mm 6.21 m 0.52089805
Tank Lines - Dispenser Ø 2" 60.3 mm 63.63 m 12.0539423
Ø 3/4" 26.7 mm 64.36 m 5.39855052

Download Section - Tank 1.34419 m2

Tank - Dispenser Section 17.4525 m2

For the distribution of hydraulic lines, steel pipes have been considered.
carbon, sheet 80, threaded.

DISCHARGE LINE - TANK

A design factor of 10% will be considered to ensure we cover the area.
from the unconsidered surface.

As=1.344∗1.10

As=1.48m2

a) Calculation of the Total Required Protection Current (Icp)

Icp= As∗ic∗fc

For the ic, bare steel on dry and aerated ground will be considered and
for the damage factor fc, a factor of 0.5 will be considered.
Icp=1.48m2∗0.01 Amp/m2∗0.5

Icp=0.0148Amp

b) Calculation of the mass of the anode material

I Cp∗L
W minimum requiredeMg
=
Ca∗U

Where:

Expected lifespan
Ca: Current capacity of magnesium.
Utilization factor

0.0148 Amp∗10Years
W minimumrequirementd=eMg
0.057Amp− Year/lb∗0.85

W minimumrequirementdeMg =3.05lb

c) Calculation of the number of anodes

W min required Mg
¿ Anodos=
W adono dand Mg

Commercially, we find 9lb anodes.

3.05 lb
¿ Anodos=
9lb

¿ Anodos=0.33

Therefore, 1 anodes of 9 lb will be needed.

d) Calculation of resistances:
 Calculation of the resistance for the horizontal anode

ρ
Ra = ¿
2πL

An anode of a length L of 64.1 cm and 9.6 cm will be considered.

diámetro:

4000
Ra = ¿
2π∗34.5

Ra =17.38 Ohm

It is estimated to use a cable length of 10m of 10mm2 cable of the type

N2XOH.

Rc = X c∗Cable length

Ohm
Rc =1.83 ∗10m/1000
km

Rc =0.0183 Ohm

e) Calculation of the initial output current of the Anode:

EC−E A
IA =
R A+ R C

0.85
IA =
17.38+0.0183

IA=0.0489A

f) Calculation of the number of anodes, based on the output current of the

anode

Icp
¿ Minimum Threshold=
IA

0.0074
¿ Minimum Anodes=
0.0489

¿ MinimumAnodos=4.11

¿ Minimum Anode=5 units.

TANK LINE - DISPENSER

A design factor of 10% will be considered to ensure we cover the area.
from the surface not considered.

As=17.45∗1.10m2

As=19.20m2

g) Calculation of the Required Total Protection Current (Icp)

Icp= As∗ic∗fc

Para el ic, se considerara acero desnudo sobre suelo seco y aireado y

For the damage factor fc, a factor of 0.5 will be considered.

Icp=19.20m2∗0.01 Amp/m2∗0.5

Icp=0.096Amp

h) Calculation of the mass of the anode material

I Cp∗L
W minimumrequireddamage
=eMg
Ca∗U

Where:

Expected lifespan
Ca: Current capacity of magnesium.
Utilization factor

0.096 Amp∗10Years
W minimum requiredeMg
=
0.057 Amp− Year/lb∗0.85

W min req deMg =19.81lb

i) Calculation of the number of anodes

W min required Mg
¿ Anodos=
W adono dand Mg

Commercially, we find 9lb anodes.

19.81 lb
¿ Anodos=
17 pounds

¿ Anodos=1.17

Therefore, 2 anodes of 17lb will be needed.

j) Calculation of resistances:
 Calculation of the resistance for the horizontal anode

The resistance will be the same since the anode to be used will be the same, similarly
it forms the resistivity of the cable and the current at the initial output of the anode.

Ra =21.94 Ohm

Rc =0.0183 Ohm

IA=0.0387A

k) Calculation of the number of anodes, based on the output current of the

anode

Icp
¿ Minimum Anodes=
IA

0.096
¿ Minimum Anode=
0.0387

¿ AnodosMinimum=2.48 anodes

¿ Minimum Anode=3 units.

4.2. FOR THE LIQUID FUEL SYSTEM

Data of tank DB5 1 and 2

Form Cylindrical
Wide 7.54m
Diameter 2.552m
Material Steel
Coating 0% - Bare steel
a) Calculation of the area to be protected (As)
For the calculation of the area to be protected, we will estimate that the tank of
combustible is the union of a hemisphere and a cylinder, in this way the
surface area of the LPG tank:

A=A cylinder

A=2π rh

A=2 π ∗1.28∗7.54

A=70.62m2

A design factor of 10% will be considered to ensure coverage.

area of the surface not considered.

As=70.62∗1.10m2

As=77.68m2
b) Calculation of the Required Total Protection Current (Icp)

Icp= As∗ic∗fc

For the ic, bare steel will be considered on dry and aerated ground and
for the damage factor fc, a factor of 0.5 will be considered.

Icp=77.68m2∗0.01Amp/m2∗0.5

Icp=0.39 Amp

c) Calculation of the mass of the anode material

 I Cp∗L
W minimumrequirementeMg
=
Ca∗U

Where:

Expected lifespan
Ca: Current capacity of magnesium.
Utilization factor

0.39 Amp∗10 Years

W minimum requiredeMg
=
0.057 Amp− Year/ lb∗0.85

W min req deMg =80.16lb

d) Calculation of the number of anodes

W min required Mg
¿ Anodos=
W adono de Mg

Commercially, we find 17 lb anodes.

80.16lb
¿ Anodos=
17lb

¿ Anodos=4.72

Therefore, 5 anodes of 17lb will be needed.

e) Calculation of resistances:

The resistance will be the same since the anode to be used will be the same, likewise
It forms the resistivity of the cable and the current at the initial output of the anode.

Ra =21.94 Ohm

Rc =0.0183 Ohm

IA=0.0387A

f) Calculation of the number of anodes, based on the output current of the

ánodo:

Icp
¿ Minimum Anode=
IA

0.1592
¿ MinimumThreshold=
0.0387
¿ Minimum Anode=4.11

¿ MinimumAnodes=5 units.

The resistance will be the same since the anode to be used will be the same, likewise.
the resistivity of the cable and the initial output current of the anode.

Ra =21.94 Ohm

Rc =0.0183 Ohm

I A=0.0387A

l) Calculation of the number of anodes, based on the output current of the

anode

Icp
¿ Minimum Standards=
IA

0.39
¿ Minimum Anode=
0.0387

¿ MinimumAnodes=10.04

¿ Minimum Anode=11 units.

Premium / Regular tank data

Shape Cylindrical
Long 7.54m
Diameter 6.090m
Material Steel
Coating 0% - Bare steel
g) Calculation of the area to be protected (As)
For the calculation of the area to be protected, we will estimate that the tank of
combustible is the union of a hemisphere and a cylinder, in this way the
surface area of the LPG tank:

A=A cylinder

A=2π rh

A=2 π ∗1.28∗6.090

A=59m2

A design factor of 10% will be considered to ensure coverage.

area of the surface not considered.

As=59∗1.10 square meters

As=64.9m2

h) Calculation of the Required Total Protection Current (Icp)

Icp= As∗ic∗fc

For the ic, bare steel on dry and aerated soil will be considered.
for the damage factor fc, a factor of 0.5 will be considered.

Icp=64.09m2∗0.01 Amp/m2∗0.5

Icp=0.32A
i) Calculation of the mass of the anode material

I ∗L
W minimumrequirements=eMg Cp
Ca∗U

Where:

Expected lifespan
Ca: Current capacity of magnesium.
Utilization factor

0.32 Amp∗10 Years

W min req deMg =
0.057 Amp− Year/ lb∗0.85

W min req de Mg =66.98 lb

j) Calculation of the number of anodes

W min required Mg
¿ Anodos=
W adonode Mg

Commercially we find 17lb anodes.

66.98lb
¿ Anodos=
17 lb

¿ Anodos=3.94

Therefore, 4 anodes of 17lb will be needed.

k) Calculation of resistances:

The resistance will be the same since the anode to be used will be the same, likewise
shape the resistivity of the cable and the initial output current of the anode.

Ra =21.94 Ohm

Rc =0.0183 Ohm

IA=0.0387A

l) Calculation of the number of anodes, based on the output current of the

anode

Icp
¿ Minimum Anode=
IA

0.32
¿ Minimum Anode=
0.0387
 ¿ Minimum Anodes=8.38

¿ MinimumThreshold=9 units.

Between the value calculated with the anodic mass and the value calculated with the
current at the anode output, we choose the most conservative value.

Summary of the number of anodes required:

ANODOS
Tank
9lb 17lb
GLP 5
Discharge Pipes 1
Supply Pipes 3
DIESEL 1 11
DIESEL 2 11
PREMIUM/REGULAR GASOL 9

SUB TOTAL 1 39