Division BAT 23
United Kingdom
In order to use energy efficiently in electrorefining and electrowinning operations, BAT is to use a combination of the techniques given below.
| Technique | Applicability | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Apply insulation and covers to electrolysis tanks | Generally applicable |
| b | Addition of surfactants to the electrowinning cells | Generally applicable |
| c | Improved cell design for lower energy consumption by optimisation of the following parameters: space between anode and cathode, anode geometry, current density, electrolyte composition and temperature | Only applicable for new plants and for major upgrades of existing plants |
| d | Use of stainless steel cathode blanks | Only applicable for new plants and for major upgrades of existing plants |
| e | Automatic cathode/anode changes to achieve an accurate placement of the electrodes into the cell | Only applicable for new plants and for major upgrades of existing plants |
| f | Short circuit detection and quality control to ensure that electrodes are straight and flat and that the anode is exact in weight | Generally applicable |