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The significant effects of current distribution and magnetic field on reduction cell operation have been recognized for many years. The current distribution and magnetic field are determined partly by the design of the cell and partly by operating variables such as anode current distribution, condition of the cathode bottom, and the influence of adjacent cells. Recent work has been done on design considerations for stable cell operation but very little on cell operation under conditions removed from ideal.
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Tarapore, E.D. (2016). The Effect of Some Operating Variables on Flow in Aluminum Reduction Cells. In: Bearne, G., Dupuis, M., Tarcy, G. (eds) Essential Readings in Light Metals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48156-2_46
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