Electrode washing method and system
AssigneeEpcm Services Ltd.
InventorsRobert Stanley Jickling, Gordon Steven Iverson
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Abstract
Electrodes are conveyed edgewise along a path. The electrodes can be supported by their bottom peripheral edge and can be maintained generally vertically. A plurality of wash nozzles are positioned adjacent to the path on opposing sides thereof. Wash spray from the nozzles is directed to impinge sides of the electrode. The nozzles can be arranged linearly to form a nozzle array angled so that the wash spray impinges an upper portion prior to a bottom portion of the electrode. Separate sections for rinsing or pre-washing can be provided within a washing chamber. Used water can be collected and recycled.
Claims20
A system for washing electrodes, each of the electrodes including first and second sides and peripheral edges, the system comprising:
- a) a conveyor for conveying the electrodes edgewise along a path;
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- b) a plurality of wash nozzles positioned adjacent to the path on opposing sides thereof, the wash nozzles directed towards the path for impinging the electrodes as the electrodes are conveyed along the path.
A system for washing electrodes, each of the electrodes comprising first and second sides and peripheral edges, the system comprising:
- a) a conveyor for conveying the electrodes along a path by supporting at least one of the peripheral edges, and maintaining the electrodes generally vertically;
- b) a plurality of wash nozzles positioned adjacent to the path, the wash nozzles directed towards the path for impinging the first and second sides of the electrodes as the electrodes are conveyed along the path;
- c) an enclosure for enclosing a washing section associated with the wash nozzles;
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- d) an exhaust system adapted to retain water vapor and heat within the enclosure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.