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System, method and apparatus for measuring electrolysis cell operating conditions and communicating the same

US8409409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ALCOA INC. · US

Inventors

Xiangwen Wang · Murrysville, US
Robert B. Hosler · Sarver, US
Gary P. Tarcy · Plum, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 26, 2009
Grant date	Apr 2, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 5, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC25D21/12
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

System, method and apparatus for measuring electrolysis cell operating conditions and communicating the same are disclosed. The system includes a selectively positionable member coupled to an analytical apparatus, wherein the selectively positionable is configured to move the analytical apparatus into and out of physical communication with a bath. The system may also include a crust breaker for breaking the surface of a bath and an electronic device for measuring bath level.

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