A deep electrolytic tank for the solution of 2- and 3-dimensional field problems in engineering

The electrolytic tank is playing an increasing part in electrical-engineering design departments, particularly for the analogous solution of 2-dimensional field problems. The paper describes the design, construction and operation of a general-purpose deep tank for solving both 2- and 3-dimensional problems. Details are also given of the precision electronic potential and gradient measuring equipment, together with an assessment of the accuracy achieved and the precautions required. The use of the tank is illustrated by a few typical applications which have been studied by the computation group within a large electrical-engineering organization.