Essential Readings in Light Metals pp 524-528 | Cite as
Anode Cast Iron Thickness Optimization
Abstract
Cast iron thickness of 24 commercial anode connections was varied by using stub holes 6.5 and 6.75 inches diameter with stubs 5.6, 5.8, and 6.0 inches diameter. Half of the stubs were preheated to 150°C before cast iron was poured; the other half had no preheat. Stub temperatures and stub-carbon resistances were measured during the first two days of pot operation. Stub-carbon resistance decreased and then leveled off with increasing stub temperature. This leveling off was an indication of the tightness of the connection. To avoid anode breakage this tightening should not occur prematurely. A stub hole one inch larger in diameter than the stub was best for castings poured with unheated stubs. Preheated stubs required thinner castings and were prone to overheating during pot operation.
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