The Cause:
The nuclear-powered submarine is considered to be one of the most complex machines ever built. One reason for that is because the high pressure, salt water environment of the deep ocean is not a kind place for humans or machinery to survive. Therefore, one of the most damaging “adversaries” the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet faces every day is corrosion. Mitigating corrosion is essential for saving U.S. tax payer money as well as keeping our sailors safe so they can focus on defending our country and getting home safely to their families.

My Role:
I used to be employed by a Design Agent for U.S. Naval Nuclear Submarines. For the majority of my 5-year career there, I was a lead cognizant engineer for sacrificial anode cathodic protection systems. Cathodic protection mitigates corrosion of metallic structure by causing it to act as the cathode rather than the anode of an electrochemical cell. Installing sacrificial anodes is a primary method of cathodic protection because they preferentially corrode instead of the ship structure.

I am unable to share any specific images or details of my work on these projects.
< However, I can share this digital scientific illustration I drew for training purposes.
The Process:

In the next step of my career, I am looking forward to taking my love of the ocean and putting that passion toward environmental work.
Logo Design:
During my time in this role, I also designed a logo for the electrical engineering and design department I worked in.
