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Method and system for controlling addition of powdery materials into the bath of an electrolysis cell for the production of aluminium

US7504016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2004
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C3/14
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for controlling additions of powder materials into an electrolytic cell designed for the production of aluminium by fused bath electrolysis. The method according to the invention, which can easily be automated, can be used to maintain monitoring of operation of the feed even during anode effects.

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