| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production
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| Presentation Title |
Impact of increasing the height of carbon anodes for aluminum production |
| Author(s) |
Emmily Fonseca, Marcus Brasiliense, Paulo Nogueira, Felipe Biolchini, Nayáry Monteiro, Camila Rabelo da Silva, Benigno Ramos Junior |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Emmily Fonseca |
| Abstract Scope |
Increasing the dimensions of the carbon anode, specifically its height or width, can enhance stability in the electrolysis process, leading to increased current efficiency and helping to decrease the iron contamination in the aluminum produced. For this reason, optimizing the dimensions of carbon anodes has been a matter of interest for aluminum smelters. However, these modifications generally demand substantial investments, especially in the paste plant and baking furnace chambers.
This project aimed to increase the height of the anode while achieving enhancements in both the electrolysis and carbon process. These improvements aimed to extend the anode cycle and the intervals between anode changes, reduce gross carbon consumption, and minimize the daily exposure time of operators. Notably, these advancements were pursued with minimal investment requirements. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
| Keywords |
Aluminum, |