| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Aluminum Reduction Technology
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| Presentation Title |
Amperage Increase Program and Enablers in EGA Al Taweelah DX Technology Potlines |
| Author(s) |
Vishal Ahmad, Ishaq Alkharusi, Shaikha Rashed Obaid Al Shehhi, Almero Austin Eybers |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ishaq Alkharusi |
| Abstract Scope |
Aluminium smelters worldwide have been enticed by the idea of increasing amperage to boost overall production. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has acquired extensive experience in ramping up amperage in various potlines. This article details EGA's experience and the challenges encountered during the amperage increase in Al Taweelah (AT) Phase 1 potlines, which comprises two DX technology potlines: Potline 1 and Potline 2. The commissioning of the corresponding 756 pots, was finalized in January 2011. Over time, the potlines underwent a gradual amperage increase program, progressing from 350 kA to 437 kA The article focuses on the latest phase of the amperage increase program, specifically the transition from 420 kA to 437 kA, successfully completed in May 2023. It highlights the enablers that made the amperage increase possible: rectifiers and busbar system capacity, thermal balance of the pots, copper insert collector bars and extension of anode length. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
| Keywords |
Aluminum, Other, Other |