BUS ARRANGEMENT OF ELECTROLYZER PRODUCING ALUMINUM Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: aluminum production. SUBSTANCE: bus arrangement of electrolyzer producing aluminum with upper current lead and double-sided current lead to anode with double- row longitudinal position of electrodes in housing has two-level sectionalized cathode and anode bus arrangements. Anode bus arrangement has three uprights with current distribution, per cent: blank input upright 39-43, face input upright 32-36, face output upright 23-27 and is fitted with straps over anode buses across input and output. Cathode bus arrangement is provided with one strap as minimum installed under bottom of electrolyzer between first and second blooms for transfer of 7-11% of current load from blank to face side. EFFECT: increased technical-and-economic indices of process of electrolysis thanks to reduced action of electromagnetic forces on cathode metal and electrolyte. 2 dwg, 1 tbl