CA2834446C - Device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of aluminum electrolytic cell - Google Patents

Device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of aluminum electrolytic cell Download PDF

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CA2834446C
CA2834446C CA2834446A CA2834446A CA2834446C CA 2834446 C CA2834446 C CA 2834446C CA 2834446 A CA2834446 A CA 2834446A CA 2834446 A CA2834446 A CA 2834446A CA 2834446 C CA2834446 C CA 2834446C
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Xiaodong Yang
Dongfang Zhou
Ming Liu
Qinsong Zhang
Xin Zhao
Hongqi ZHOU
Xiaobao YIN
Yong Fu
Enjie MA
Wangdong NI
Guozheng Li
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The present invention relates to a device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell. The device comprises the following structures: an insulating connector body which inside is provided with a measuring contact and which outside is fixed on a fastening means. The measuring contact is a metal conductor, one end of the measuring contact is threaded, and the measuring contact is fixed with the insulating connector body via the threaded end. Advantages of the present invention are as follows: the present invention is advantages in a simple structure, safe operations, a long service life, easy installation and removal, lower manpower costs, a reduced cell effect coefficient, and reduced energy consumption of the aluminum factory. Since the adjusting nut for fastening and adjusting looseness is installed at the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, in a completely open state the fastening means is completely open on one side so that the means can be smoothly and quickly installed on the guide rod; a gap can be adjusted in the locked state so as to ensure close contact between the measuring contact and the anode guide rod.

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DEVICE FOR ON-LINE MEASURING ANODE CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OF
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CELL
Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a current measuring device, and particularly to a device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell.
Background of the Invention In the past years, on-line monitoring of the process parameters modern large-sized aluminum electrolytic cell with a pre-baked anode is a big challenging problem harassing the development of worldwide aluminum industry, and it is particular with the measurement of anode current distribution.
At present, a relatively universal method is that a worker uses an anode current distribution fork to periodically detect equidistant millivolt drop on an anode guide rod to understand the anode current distribution in the electrolytic cell and thereby analyze and judge whether anodes of the electrolytic cell operate normally and adjust the anodes operating abnormally. Data acquired by this method are intermittent and cannot meet requirements for real-time monitoring of the electrolytic cell. Meanwhile, this method is time-consuming, labor-consuming and unsafe in operation.
Summary of the Invention In order to address the above technical problems, the present invention provides a device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell, to perform real-time monitoring and accurate control of the anode current of the electrolytic cell.
To achieve the above object, the present invention is implemented in a way that the device for on-line measuring the anode current distribution of the aluminum electrolytic cell comprises: an insulating connector body which inside is provided with a measuring contact and which outside is fixed on a fastening means.
The measuring contact is a metal conductor, one end of the measuring contact is threaded, the measuring contact is fixed with the insulating connector body via the threaded end, and the other end of the measuring contact is of a conical or spherical shape.
The measuring contacts are fixedly arranged on the insulating connector body one by one in a direction of current of an anode guide rod.
The insulating connector body is fixed inside the fastening means via bolts.
The fastening means comprises the following structures: a concave-shaped steel strip, a latch support is disposed at an end of one edge of an opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, an outside end of the latch support is fixed with an end of a handle via a pin shaft, a middle portion of the handle is fixed with one end of a connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is fixed with one end of a latch ring, and the other end of the latch ring is disposed around the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip.
An end of the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip is bent outwardly.
The handle is H-shaped.
An adjusting nut is provided on the connecting rod running through the handle.
The latch ring is connected to the connecting rod in a pin manner.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for = on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell, comprising the following structures: an insulating connector body which inside is provided with measuring contacts and which outside is fixed on a fastening means, wherein each of the measuring contacts is a metal conductor, one end of the measuring contact is threaded, and the measuring contact is fixed with the insulating connector body via the threaded end, the fastening means comprises the following structures: a concave-shaped steel strip, and a latch support disposed = at an end of one edge of an opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, an outside end of the latch support is fixed with an end of a handle via a pin shaft, a middle portion of the handle is fixed with one end of a connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is fixed with one
- 2 -end of a latch ring, and the other end of the latch ring is disposed around the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell, comprising the following structures: an insulating connector body which inside is provided with measuring contacts and which outside is fixed on a fastening means, wherein each of the measuring contacts is a metal conductor, and one end of the measuring contact is fixed on the insulating connector body via rivets disposed thereon, the fastening means comprises the following structures: a concave-shaped steel strip, and a latch support disposed at an end of one edge of an opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, an outside end of the latch support is fixed with an end of a handle via a pin shaft, a middle portion of the handle is fixed with one end of a connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is fixed with one end of a latch ring, and the other end of the latch ring is disposed around the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip.
According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell, comprising the following structures: an insulating connector body which inside is provided with measuring contacts and which outside is fixed on a fastening means, wherein the fastening means comprises the following structures: a concave-shaped steel strip, and a latch support disposed at an end of one edge of an opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, an outside end of the latch support is fixed with an end of a handle via a pin shaft, a middle portion of the handle is fixed with one end of a connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is fixed with one end of a latch ring, and the other end of the latch ring is disposed around the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip.
Advantages of the present invention are as follows: the present invention has advantages in a simple structure, safe operations, a long service life, easy installation and removal, lower manpower costs, a reduced cell effect coefficient, and reduced energy consumption of the aluminum factory. Since the adjusting nut for fastening and adjusting - 2a -looseness is installed at the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, in a completely open state the fastening means is completely open on one side so that the means can be smoothly and quickly installed on the guide rod; a gap can be adjusted in the locked state so as to ensure close contact between the measuring contact and the anode guide rod.
Brief Description of Drawings Fig.1 is a front view of a device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to the present invention.
Fig.2 is a side view of the device of Fig.l.
Fig.3 is a top view of the device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of - 2b -an aluminum electrolytic cell according to the present invention in a closed state.
Fig.4 is a top view of the device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to the present invention in an open state.
In the figures, the reference number 1 designates measuring contact; 2 insulating connector body; 3 bolt; 4 handle; 5 concave-shaped steel strip; 6 latch ring;
7 connecting rod; 8 adjusting nut; 9 latch support; 10 anode guide rod.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments The present invention will be further described with reference to figures. In practical application, a device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to the present invention may be directly fixed on an aluminum electrolytic cell guide rod, and electrical signal may be transmitted to a cell controller through a measurement conductor wire.
As shown in the figures, the device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to the present invention consists of the following structures: an insulating connector body 2 which inside is provided with a measuring contact 1 and which outside is fixed on a fastening means; the measuring contact 1 is a metal conductor, one end of the measuring contact 1 is threaded, the measuring contact 1 is fixed with the insulating connector body 2 via the threaded end, the other end of the measuring contact 1 is of a conical or spherical shape, the measuring contacts 1 are fixedly arranged on the insulating connector body 2 one by one in a direction of current of an anode guide rod 10; the insulating connector body 1 is fixed inside the fastening means via bolts 3. Besides the threaded connection manner, one end of the measuring contact 1 may also be fixed on the insulating connector body 2 via rivets (not shown) disposed thereon.
The fastening means consists of the following structures: a concave-shaped steel strip 5, a latch support 9 is disposed at an end of one edge of an opening of the concave-shaped steel strip 5, an outside end of the latch support 9 is fixed with an end of a handle 4 via a pin shaft, a middle portion of the handle 4 is fixed with one end of a connecting rod 7, the other end of the connecting rod 7 is fixed with one end of a latch ring 6, the other end of the latch ring 6 is disposed around the other edge of the opening
- 3 -of the concave-shaped steel strip 5, an end of the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip 5 is bent outwardly, the handle 4 is H-shaped, and an adjusting nut 8 is provided on the connecting rod 7 running through the handle 4.
However, those skilled in the art can appreciate that besides the adjusting nut 8 disposed on the connecting rod 7 running through the handle 4, other types of adjusting means for adjusting the fastening means, such as an adjusting bolt, an adjusting pin (which may perform adjustment in cooperation with pin holes disposed on the connecting rod at an interval), or an adjustable bearing. The adjusting means employed by the present invention is compact, flexible, conveniently mountable and conducive to improve sampling accuracy.
The latch ring 6 is connected to the connecting rod 7 in a pin manner, the connecting rod 7 is rotatable in the latch ring 6 to ensure adjustment of looseness of the device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of the aluminum electrolytic cell via the adjusting nut 8 when the fastening means is in a locked state.
Additionally, to enhance stability of contact between the measuring contact and the anode guide rod in the locked state, the measuring contact 1 is fixed with the insulating connector body 2 through the threaded end, the other end of the measuring contact 1 may also be in other shapes such as a truncated conical shape or an elongated shape so that the said the other end of the measuring contact 1 can form a small plane contact or linear contact with the anode guide rod in the locked state.
Although the preceding text describes specific embodiments of the device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of the aluminum electrolytic cell according to the present invention, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art may make any variations and improvements to the present invention without departure from the scope of the present invention.
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1. A device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell, comprising the following structures: an insulating connector body which inside is provided with measuring contacts and which outside is fixed on a fastening means, wherein each of the measuring contacts is a metal conductor, one end of the measuring contact is threaded, and the measuring contact is fixed with the insulating connector body via the threaded end, the fastening means comprises the following structures: a concave-shaped steel strip, and a latch support disposed at an end of one edge of an opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, an outside end of the latch support is fixed with an end of a handle via a pin shaft, a middle portion of the handle is fixed with one end of a connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is fixed with one end of a latch ring, and the other end of the latch ring is disposed around the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip.
2. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 1, wherein another end of the measuring contact is of a truncated conical or elongated shape.
3. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 1, wherein another end of the measuring contact is of a conical or spherical shape.
4. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to any one of claims 2-3, wherein the measuring contacts are fixedly arranged on the insulating connector body one by one in a direction of current of an anode guide rod.
5. A device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell, comprising the following structures: an insulating connector body which inside is provided with measuring contacts and which outside is fixed on a fastening means, wherein each of the measuring contacts is a metal conductor, and one end of the measuring contact is fixed on the insulating connector body via rivets disposed thereon, the fastening means comprises the following structures: a concave-shaped steel strip, and a latch support disposed at an end of one edge of an opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, an outside end of the latch support is fixed with an end of a handle via a pin shaft, a middle portion of the handle is fixed with one end of a connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is fixed with one end of a latch ring, and the other end of the latch ring is disposed around the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip.
6. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 5, wherein another end of the measuring contact is of a truncated conical or elongated shape.
7. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 5, wherein another end of the measuring contact is of a conical or spherical shape.
8. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to any one of claims 6-7, wherein the measuring contacts are fixedly arranged on the insulating connector body one by one in a direction of current of an anode guide rod.
9. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to any one of claims 1 or 5, wherein the insulating connector body is fixed inside the fastening means via bolts.
10. A device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell, comprising the following structures: an insulating connector body which inside is provided with measuring contacts and which outside is fixed on a fastening means, wherein the fastening means comprises the following structures: a concave-shaped steel strip, and a latch support disposed at an end of one edge of an opening of the concave-shaped steel strip, an outside end of the latch support is fixed with an end of a handle via a pin shaft, a middle portion of the handle is fixed with one end of a connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is fixed with one end of a latch ring, and the other end of the latch ring is disposed around the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip.
11. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 10, wherein an end of the other edge of the opening of the concave-shaped steel strip is bent outwardly.
12. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 11, wherein the handle is H-shaped.
13. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to any one of claims 10-12, wherein an adjusting means is provided on the connecting rod running through the handle.
14. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 13, wherein the adjusting means is an adjusting bolt, an adjusting pin or an adjustable bearing.
15. The device for on-line measuring anode current distribution of an aluminum electrolytic cell according to claim 10, wherein the latch ring is connected to the connecting rod in a pin manner.
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