Where Should I Place Sacrificial Anodes for a Tank?

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Information on the placement and spacing of sacrificial anodes for tanks is scarce, prompting a search for guidance. The tank in question holds drilling mud at near ambient temperatures and is constructed from A36 steel. Key factors influencing anode spacing include the type of fluid, temperature, and the tank's material. Specific recommendations for spacing are needed to optimize the anode system's effectiveness. Additional resources or expert advice on this topic would be beneficial.
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I have been searching the internet and this forum for information on where to place anodes or how far away they should be spaced but have not had much luck. I am trying to design a sacrificial anode system for the inside of a tank. Does anyone have any info to help or send me in the right direction.

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jddj said:
I have been searching the internet and this forum for information on where to place anodes or how far away they should be spaced but have not had much luck. I am trying to design a sacrificial anode system for the inside of a tank. Does anyone have any info to help or send me in the right direction.

Thanks
What fluid or gas is contained in the tank? At what temperature will the contents of the tank be held, or what temperature range will be used? Of what metal or alloy is the tank composed?
 
The tanks will be holding drilling mud near ambient temperature and they are made of A36 steel, what I am really looking for is somewhere I can find info on how far anodes need to be spaced out and what factors affect spacing,

Thanks for the help
 

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