Theoretical Model of the Electric Field of Stray Currents in Underground Installations in Urban Environments

S. Bjelić

Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Priština, Kneza Miloša 7, 38220 Kosovka Mitrovica, Serbia

B. Jovanović

High Technical School of Professional Studies, Urosevac, 38218 Leposavic, Serbia

Z. Bogićević

High Technical School of Professional Studies, Nušićeva 6, 38227 Zvecan, Serbia

N. Marković

High Technical School of Professional Studies, Urosevac, 38218 Leposavic, Serbia

I. Bjelić

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis, Aleksandra Medvedeva 14, 18000 Nis, Serbia

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Abstract

Aims: Paper presents the graphically observe the impact of parameters on equipotential forces. By adjusting the corresponding parameters their operation in the space can be significantly reduced. Graphics of positive and negative features equalizing line is obtained using Wolphram alpha computer program and application support functions.
Methodology: The intensity of corrosion and destruction of metal pipes is determined by the difference between the potential of soil and pipes (pipe voltage). The structure and various forms of underground pipe installations make it difficult to solve this task analytically, so that it becomes virtually impossible. Therefore, the first step in solving the task is defining a theoretical model fordetermining the value of electrical potential on the elements of underground installations. Further proceedings can determine the order and the minimum number of elements of cathode protection by which the voltage at the isolation layer of pipe is limited to allowed values.
Conclusion: To ensure the potential change along the axis of the tube, the metal surface should be divided into smaller elements of the same length, and to each element of length △the longitudinal resistance and conductivity should be added.

Keywords: Electric field, metal pipes, underground installation, parameters, longitudinal resistance, longitudinal conductivity


How to Cite

Bjelić, S., B. Jovanović, Z. Bogićević, N. Marković, and I. Bjelić. 2017. “Theoretical Model of the Electric Field of Stray Currents in Underground Installations in Urban Environments”. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology 19 (4):1-11. https://doi.org/10.9734/BJAST/2017/31690.

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