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In the push to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) of existing smelters, Hall-Héroult cell retrofits projects are getting very popular especially in China. The cathode assembly is a prime candidate for redesign as it is possible to reduce the cathode voltage drop (CVD) and the metal pad horizontal current at the same time leading to a reduction of the cell energy consumption. A new cathode assembly design concept developed by Elkem is being investigated in the current work using three types of complimentary models. The results are presented and compared in this paper.
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Dupuis, M., Liao, X., Ren, N. (2024). Modelling and Design of the Cathode Block Assembly Using Different Types of Models. In: Wagstaff, S. (eds) Light Metals 2024. TMS 2024. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50308-5_95
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