System to verify rod anode integrity
A pressurized rod anode having a hollow core that is monitored by a sensor. The hollow core is pressurized at all times, or in the alternative, is of a pressure less than the pressure within a reactor tank. A rod anode that fails to maintain pressure indicates material removal sufficient to breach the integrity of the rod anode. A relay can be used to cause removal of the rod anode power source when a breach of integrity occurs. Indicator lights provide instant monitoring of the rod anode condition, a bypass switch allow temporary operation of a rod anode pending a timed shutdown for repair.
1. A control system for checking the integrity of a rod anode comprising:
installing a rod anode having an interior chamber in a reactor tank used in treating fluid with a high voltage direct current power source;
applying pressure to the interior chamber of said rod anode;
monitoring the pressure of said interior chamber of said rod anode;
energizing said rod anode with the power source;
illuminating a first indicator light if the pressure within said rod anode remains above a first predetermined level;
illuminating a second indicator light if the pressure within said rod anode falls below the first predetermined level; and
disconnecting the power source to said rod anode if the pressure falls below a second predetermined level.
2. The control system according to claim 1 including the step of mounting said rod anode in a reactor tank with a gland nut having a water jacket secured to a recirculating chilled cooling system.
3. The control system according to claim 2 including the step of overriding the disconnecting step if the pressure within the rod anode falls below the second predetermined level.
4. The control system according to claim 1 wherein said rod anode is titanium.
5. The control system according to claim 1 wherein the pressure is applied in the form of a gas.
6. The control system according to claim 1 wherein the pressure is applied in the form of a liquid.
7. A control system for checking the integrity of a rod anode having an interior chamber comprising:
installing said rod anode in a reactor tank used for treating fluid with a high voltage direct current power source;
monitoring the interior chamber of said rod anode;
pressuring the reactor chamber;
energizing said rod anode with said power source;
illuminating a first indicator light if the interior chamber of said rod anode remains at a first predetermined pressure level;
illuminating a second indicator light if the interior chamber of said rod anode alters from the first predetermined pressurize level; and
disconnecting said power source to said rod anode if pressure within said interior chamber of said rod anode approximates a second predetermined pressure level.
8. The control system according to claim 7 including the step of mounting said rod anode in a reactor tank including a gland nut having a water jacket secured to a recirculating chilled cooling system.
9. The control system according to claim 7 including the step of bypassing the disconnecting step if the pressure within the rod anode approximates the second predetermined level.
10. The control system according to claim 7 wherein said rod anode is titanium.