The method of operation of our device is well known and used in the industry as cathodic corrosion protection. The method has been used for years to protect ships and in the construction industry to protect reinforced concrete structures, underground tanks, and pipelines from corrosion. In these cases, other methods of corrosion maintenance would be virtually impossible on those huge surfaces.
Thus, a passive method is used which is based on the natural potential differences of metals. This is an active device and requires power; however, it generates a much higher voltage which affects its efficiency and miniaturization. As is well known, electrochemical corrosion is the result of local galvanic cells forming on the metal surface. An important component of the cell is the electrolyte solution. In the case of atmospheric corrosion, the electrolyte is condensed moisture and rainwater, always containing a certain amount of dissolved substances such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and others.
The corrosion process caused by these corrosion cells is the anodic process – the formation of positive ions from the metal atoms. Our device eliminates this process. The cathodic protection method involves the polarisation of the metal parts exposed to corrosion with direct current and changes the electrode potential in the negative direction. When our device is used, the positively polarised projectors, because of their 'electric attractiveness', take over most of the corrosion processes and make the body of the car less attractive for corrosion and safe.
The device prevents the occurrence of adverse events of electric cells and even in contact with electrolytes such as saltwater or acid rain, and even with significant unprotected metal surfaces, such as scratches, chips or even already existing corrosion. In such a situation, the body of our car or other protected item remains safe. The device can also be used for the permanent corrosion protection of other metal objects such as agricultural machinery, utility tables, even fences and roofing.
