FieldengCathodic Protection
Pipe Surface Area
External cylindrical surface area of a pipe (no end caps).
Cathodic ProtectionFluid & Pressure
External cylindrical surface area of a pipe (no end caps).
App id: PIPE-01. Reference version 1.1.
How to fill it
Fill the inputs. The tool shows the outputs.
On the tool screen, Calc is the working sheet. Presets stores values you reuse. Reference is the formula, assumptions, and provenance below.
Formula
A = π D LInputs
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Outside diameter | m |
| Length | m |
| Coating area factor (optional) | 1 |
Outputs
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Surface area (hero result) | m2 |
Diagnose
This tool does not attach diagnose observations.
Assumptions
- Outside diameter is the pipe OD.
- External cylindrical surface only; end-cap area is not included.
- Coating area factor defaults to 1 when left blank.
Provenance
- External cylinder lateral area; end caps omitted by default.