Electrowinning system with interconnectable intercell bars
OwnerFelix PRADO PUEOinventor
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Abstract
Electrowinning system with interconnectable intercell bars, used in electro-deposition systems, featuring at least three cells connected to each other in series by means of a set of two or three bars: one central main bar and one or two lateral bars placed between each pair of consecutive cells. The main bar provides support and electrical connection to one end of all the cathode hangers of the preceding cell and to one end of all the anode hangers of the next cell. The system includes electrical switches capable of periodically creating an electrical bridge between said bars for a short period of time, causing a temporary reversal of current.
Claims10
An electrowinning system with interconnectable intercell bars, comprising:
- at least three cells connected in series between the positive (10) and negative (11) poles of a rectifier, each cell comprising a plurality of anodes (3) and cathodes (2) supported on their respective hangers, with the first cell connected to the positive pole of the rectifier,
- a set of at least two electrical connection bars arranged parallel to each other between each cell and the next, comprising a main bar (1) and at least one side bar, which can be an upper side bar (4), a lower side bar (5), or both,
- a plurality of high-current electrical switches (7), which can be remotely activated and deactivated via communication means, electrically connected between the main bar (1) and the side bar(s) (4, 5) and evenly distributed along the electrical connection bars (1, 4, 5), and
- at least one control equipment (13) equipped with means of communication with the electrical switches (7),
- each main bar (1) serving as both mechanical support and electrical connection for one end of all the cathode hangers (2) of the preceding cell in the series and also as a mechanical support and electrical connection for one end of the anode hangers (3) of the next cell.
- each upper side bar (4), if any, serving as both a mechanical support and electrical connection of all the anodes (3) of the preceding cell, and
- each lower side bar (5), if any, serving as both a mechanical support and electrical connection of all the cathodes (2) of the next cell.
The electrowinning system with interconnectable intercell bars, wherein a lower side bar (5) is located under the main bar (1).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.