The review presents the current state of research on the problem of generation and controlling a radial electric field in a magnetized plasma in cylindrical geometry. Such systems are widely used in many applications of plasma physics, ranging from problems of thermonuclear fusion and plasma separation of substances to the creation of plasma engines. Mainly experimental works are analyzed, the emphasis is on the parameters of the installations and the conditions of the experiments that allow generating a controlled distribution of electrical potential. The considered data of various scientific groups are summarized in tables that allow predicting the expected value of the reproducible potential under specific experimental conditions.