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Rim anodizing - QuickField simulation example

A steel rim is placed in the electrolytic bath for anodizing.

Engineering question

How to find current distribution during rim anodizing?

Answer
Set up a 3D QuickField DC Conduction problem for a rim anodizing process and evaluate current distribution from computed field results.

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Typical applications
electrolytic anodizing systems, rim surface treatment setups, electrochemical processing baths

Rim anodizing

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Simulation problem

Problem Type
3D problem of DC conduction.

Geometry
Rim anodizing A steel rim is placed in the electrolytic bath for anodizing Electrolyte Anode Anode Cathod 100 cm 100 cm 50 cm

Given
Electrolyte electric conductivity σ = 0.3 S/m.
Voltage ΔV = 100 V.

Task
Determine the current distribution.

Result
Electric current density distribution in a tank:
Electric current distribution

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