About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production
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| Presentation Title |
Effect of Green Anode Cooling Methods on Carbon Anode Quality |
| Author(s) |
Mohammadhossein Dabaghi, Duygu Kocaefe, Yasar Kocaefe, Belkacem Amara, Dipankar Bhattacharyay |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Duygu Kocaefe |
| Abstract Scope |
This study investigates the effect of different cooling methods on the formation of defects and properties of carbon anodes used in the primary aluminium industry. Pilot green anodes weighing 10 kg were produced and cooled using free air, forced air (1.0 and 1.8 m/s), water bath (20, 30, and 40 °C), water spray, and a combination of air and water. Computed tomography scans were used to measure the defect percentages before and after baking.
The findings indicated that the combination cooling method, which involved initial air cooling followed by water cooling, resulted in the fewest defects and the best overall anode properties. Among the individual cooling methods, forced air cooling at 1.8 m/s yielded the best results for air-cooled anodes, while water cooling at 30 °C was the most effective for water-cooled anodes. The results are presented which demonstrate the impact of different green anode cooling methods on anode properties. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |