Research on the impact of rotor wear on the effectiveness of the aluminium refining process
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Published:2023-10-18
Issue:1
Volume:13
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ISSN:2045-2322
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Container-title:Scientific Reports
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Sci Rep
Author:
Socha Ladislav,Prášil Tomáš,Gryc Karel,Svizelova Jana,Saternus Mariola,Merder Tomasz,Pieprzyca Jacek,Nuska Petr
Abstract
AbstractPhysical modelling is successfully used to understand mechanisms involved in the aluminium refining process by injecting inert gas into the liquid metal through rotors. Two types of industrial impellers, which are extremely different in construction, were tested in the research. The aim of the research was to determine the effectiveness of their operation depending on their degree of wear. This type of research has not been tested on water models so far. During the process, the parameters were changed, such as the gas flow rate from 13 to 19 L/min, the rotor speed from 325 to 400 rpm and the height of the rotor from the bottom of the refining reactor. Tests were carried out for new and worn rotors. Oxygen removal rate curves were prepared on the basis of tests determining changes in oxygen content in the model liquid as a function of time for changing rotor speed values. It was found that the efficiency of hydrogen removal from the model liquid was higher when worn impellers were used in the model. In order to verify results of model tests, a metallographic analysis of samples obtained in industrial conditions and using the analysed process parameters was carried out.
Funder
Technology Agency of the Czech Republic
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Czech Republic
Silesian University of Technology
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Multidisciplinary
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