A procedure and device for operating an electrolytic cell
CA 2391767 A1 · Owner: Norsk Hydro Asa · Inventors: Vestre, Silja Bjerke; Karlsen, Morten
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The present invention concerns a method and device for reducing emissions of process gases from Hall-Héroult cells to the ambient air. The cells comprise an anode superstructure (1) with covers which can be opened for access to the cell's anodes, among other things. The anode superstructure comprises an extraction system for the removal of process gases which extraction system is , adjusted to remove a standardised quantity of process gases during normal operation of the cell. The extraction system is designed so that an increased quantity of process gases is removed when the covers of the anode superstructure are opened. One embodiment of the present invention includes a vertical …
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