FIELD: chemistry.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to method for cooling an electrolyser used for aluminium production by fused electrolysis, which implies generating droplets of coolant fluid or dispersion thereof, preferably in a closed space, when at least one wall of electrolysis bath shell is in contact with a particular surface, so as to provide for evaporation of the said droplets while in contact with the said surface and to provide for heat removal from the said surface. Invention also relates to the cooling system for the said cooling method.
EFFECT: improved cooling efficiency due to latent heat of evaporation of coolant fluid.
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