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Simulation and Application of a New Type of Energy-Saving Steel Claw for Aluminum Electrolysis Cells.

Authors :
Han, Jinfeng
Feng, Bing
Chen, Zejun
Liang, Zhili
Chen, Yuran
Liang, Xuemin
Source :
Sustainability (2071-1050); Sep2024, Vol. 16 Issue 18, p8061, 15p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Aluminum electrolysis is a typical industry with high energy consumption, and the energy saving of aluminum electrolysis cells is conducive to the sustainable development of the ecological environment. The current density distribution on the steel claws of conventional aluminum electrolysis cells is uneven, resulting in a large amount of power loss. Therefore, a new type of current-equalized steel claw (CESC) is designed in this paper. The ANSYS simulation study shows that the CESC can achieve a more uniform current density distribution and reduce the voltage drop by about 36 mV compared with the traditional steel claw (TSC). In addition, the use of CESC optimizes the temperature distribution of the steel claws and reduces the risk of cracking and deformation. The results of the industrial application tests are highly consistent with the simulation results, confirming the accuracy of the simulation results. The economic benefit analysis shows that using CESC saves 114.1 kWh of electricity per ton of aluminum produced. If this technology can be promoted throughout China, it is expected to save up to 4.75 billion kWh of electricity annually. The development of CESC is promising and of great significance for improving the overall technical level of the aluminum electrolysis industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20711050
Volume :
16
Issue :
18
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sustainability (2071-1050)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179966793
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/su16188061