公开(公告)号：US09267214B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US12867143

申请日：2009-02-10

Applicant: Ramana G. Reddy ,  Mingming Zhang

Inventor： Ramana G. Reddy ,  Mingming Zhang

IPC: C25C3/00 ,  C25C3/06 ,  C25C3/08 ,  C25C7/02 ,  C25C3/24 ,  C25C3/18

CPC classification number: C25C3/24 ,  C25C3/18

Abstract: Disclosed are processes and electrolytic cells that can be used to extract and thereby recover aluminum from aluminum-containing waste, including an aluminum dross that is suitable for disposal in a land-fill. The disclosed processes and cells use ionic liquids as an electrolyte.

Abstract translation: 公开了可用于从含铝废物中提取并从而回收铝的方法和电解池，包括适合在填土中处理的铝渣。 所公开的方法和细胞使用离子液体作为电解质。

公开(公告)号：US20160002800A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14768697

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.

Inventor： Felix PRADO

IPC: C25C7/06 ,  C25C1/12 ,  C25C7/02

CPC classification number: C25C7/06 ,  C25C1/12 ,  C25C3/16 ,  C25C7/00 ,  C25C7/02

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the continuous monitoring of current distribution in the cathodes and anodes of an electrolyser comprised of at least two adjacent electrolytic cells, each containing a multiplicity of said cathodes and anodes. The device according to the invention is composed essentially of at least one current-collecting bus-bar having housings suitable for supporting the electrodes and a base of insulating material whereon the bus-bar abuts. The base has integrated probes for measuring voltage. The invention also relates to a permanent monitoring system allowing to evaluate in continuous current distribution on each electrode in cells used in particular in metal electrowinning or electrorefining. The invention also relates to a method for retrofitting of an electrolyser comprising the replacement of an existing insulating base with a new base element having integrated probes for measuring voltage.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于连续监测由至少两个相邻的电解池组成的电解槽的阴极和阳极中的电流分布的装置，每个电解槽包含多个所述阴极和阳极。 根据本发明的装置基本上由至少一个集流母线组成，其具有适于支撑电极的壳体和母线邻接的绝缘材料基座。 该基座具有用于测量电压的集成探头。 本发明还涉及一种永久性监测系统，其允许在特别是在金属电解冶金或电解精炼中使用的电池中的每个电极上的连续电流分布进行评估。 本发明还涉及一种用于改造电解槽的方法，包括用具有用于测量电压的集成探头的新的基座元件替换现有的绝缘基座。

公开(公告)号：US20160002799A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14828611

申请日：2015-08-18

Applicant: TAT-TECH, INC.

Inventor： Jose Thomas ,  David Max Dutton ,  Joseph Wayne Tatman

IPC: C25C5/02 ,  B01D25/12 ,  C25C7/02 ,  B22F9/20 ,  B22F9/14

CPC classification number: C25C5/02 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  C22B21/0069 ,  C25C7/02 ,  Y02P10/212 ,  B22F9/24 ,  C25C5/00

Abstract: Method and apparatus thereof to separate aluminum from aluminum-containing source material, such as fly ash, includes preparing a slurry of the source material and water in an agitation tank and adding a leaching reactant to the slurry in an amount dependent on the amount of aluminum in the source material. After agitation, transferring the mixture to a settling pond. After settling, transferring the liquid as a pregnant solution to an electric cell. Treating the pregnant solution in the electric cell by applying an electrical current that is periodically reversed as the pregnant solution passes between at least two metal plates in the electric cell. Collecting the treated solution in a cone bottom tank and separating aluminum particles from the treated solution using a filter press. Drying the particulate aluminum and pressing the aluminum into solid shapes.

Abstract translation: 将铝与含铝源材料（例如飞灰）分离的方法和装置包括将源材料和水的浆料制备在搅拌槽中，并将添加的反应物以与铝量相关的量添加到浆料中 在源材料中。 搅拌后，将混合物转移到沉淀池中。 沉淀后，将作为怀孕溶液的液体转移到电池中。 通过施加随着怀孕溶液通过电池中的至少两个金属板而周期性反转的电流来处理电池中的怀孕溶液。 将处理过的溶液收集在锥底罐中，并使用压滤机从处理过的溶液中分离出铝颗粒。 干燥铝颗粒并将铝压制成固体形状。

公开(公告)号：US09194051B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US13381089

申请日：2010-06-30

Applicant: Henrik Andrén ,  Martin Arpi

Inventor： Henrik Andrén ,  Martin Arpi

IPC: C25C7/02

CPC classification number: C25C7/02

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for preparing a mother plate of a permanent cathode to be used in a process for electrolytic recovery of metal such as metal electrorefining or metal electrowinning. The apparatus comprises a holder for releasably holding the permanent cathode, a measurer for measuring a shape of the mother plate to obtain measurement data, a calculating device functionally connected with the measurer and configured for calculating geometric deviation of the mother plate in comparison to a predefined reference shape by using the measurement data, and a presser functionally connected with the calculating device and configured for automatically locally pressing the mother plate in accordance with the calculated geometric deviation of the mother plate to plastically deform the mother plate.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种制备永久性阴极母板的方法和装置，用于金属电解精炼或金属电解冶金等电解回收工艺。 该装置包括用于可释放地保持永久阴极的保持器，用于测量母板的形状以获得测量数据的测量器，与测量器功能性连接并被配置用于计算母板的几何偏差与预定义 通过使用测量数据的参考形状，以及与所述计算装置功能性连接并且被配置为根据所计算的所述母板的几何偏差自动地局部按压所述母板的压头，以使母板塑性变形。

公开(公告)号：US09150975B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13335082

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: John F. Berger ,  Mark A. Williamson ,  Stanley G. Wiedmeyer ,  James L. Willit ,  Laurel A. Barnes ,  Robert J. Blaskovitz

Inventor： John F. Berger ,  Mark A. Williamson ,  Stanley G. Wiedmeyer ,  James L. Willit ,  Laurel A. Barnes ,  Robert J. Blaskovitz

IPC: C25C3/34 ,  C25C7/00 ,  C25C7/08 ,  C25C7/02

CPC classification number: C25C7/08 ,  C25C3/34 ,  C25C7/005 ,  C25C7/025

Abstract: An electrorefiner system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a vessel configured to maintain a molten salt electrolyte and configured to receive a plurality of alternately arranged cathode and anode assemblies. The anode assemblies are configured to hold an impure nuclear feed material. Upon application of the power system, the impure nuclear feed material is anodically dissolved and a purified metal is deposited on the cathode rods of the cathode assemblies. A scraper is configured to dislodge the purified metal deposited on the cathode rods. A conveyor system is disposed at a bottom of the vessel and configured to remove the dislodged purified metal from the vessel.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的非限制性实施方案的电学纯化系统可以包括构造成维持熔融盐电解质并构造成容纳多个交替布置的阴极和阳极组件的容器。 阳极组件被配置成容纳不纯的核原料。 在应用电力系统时，不纯的核原料被阳极溶解，并且纯化的金属沉积在阴极组件的阴极棒上。 刮刀构造成移除沉积在阴极棒上的净化金属。 输送系统设置在容器的底部并且构造成从容器中除去移出的净化金属。

公开(公告)号：US08986519B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13523139

申请日：2012-06-14

Applicant: Soo-Kyung Kim ,  Jae-Chun Lee ,  Jin-Ki Jeong ,  Jeong-Soo Sohn ,  Young Min Oh

Inventor： Soo-Kyung Kim ,  Jae-Chun Lee ,  Jin-Ki Jeong ,  Jeong-Soo Sohn ,  Young Min Oh

IPC: C25C7/02 ,  C25C7/00 ,  C25C1/00 ,  C25C1/20

CPC classification number: C25C7/02 ,  C25C1/20 ,  C25C7/00

Abstract: An electrowinning apparatus and method are provided. The electrowinning apparatus includes: an electrolytic cell including a body portion which has an inlet for introducing an aqueous solution containing metal ions into the body portion and a conical portion which is gradually reduced in diameter from top to bottom and disposed under the body portion; a ring-shaped cathode coupled to an inner circumferential surface of the body portion of the electrolytic cell and having an entrance hole which extends from an outer circumferential surface of the cathode through to an inner circumferential surface of the cathode and is connected to the inlet of the electrolytic cell; and a hollow anode having an upper end disposed outside the electrolytic cell and inserted into the cathode. In the electrowinning method, a metal can be recovered from an aqueous solution containing a low concentration of metal ions using the above cyclone-shaped electrowinning apparatus.

Abstract translation: 提供电解提取装置和方法。 电解提取装置包括：电解槽，其包括主体部分，其具有用于将含有金属离子的水溶液引入主体部分的入口和从顶部到底部逐渐减小并设置在主体部分下方的锥形部分; 耦合到所述电解槽的主体部分的内周面的环状阴极，具有从所述阴极的外周面延伸到所述阴极的内周面的入口孔，并且连接到所述入口 电解池; 以及空心阳极，其上端设置在电解槽的外部并插入阴极。 在电解提取法中，使用上述旋风式电解提取装置可以从含有低浓度金属离子的水溶液中回收金属。

公开(公告)号：US08900439B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US12978005

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: Stanley G. Wiedmeyer ,  Laurel A. Barnes ,  Mark A. Williamson ,  James L. Willit

Inventor： Stanley G. Wiedmeyer ,  Laurel A. Barnes ,  Mark A. Williamson ,  James L. Willit

IPC: C25C7/02 ,  C25C3/34 ,  C25C7/00 ,  G21F9/30

CPC classification number: C25C7/02 ,  C25C3/34 ,  C25C7/005 ,  C25C7/025 ,  G21C19/48 ,  G21F9/30

Abstract: Modular cathode assemblies are useable in electrolytic reduction systems and include a basket through which fluid electrolyte may pass and exchange charge with a material to be reduced in the basket. The basket can be divided into upper and lower sections to provide entry for the material. Example embodiment cathode assemblies may have any shape to permit modular placement at any position in reduction systems. Modular cathode assemblies include a cathode plate in the basket, to which unique and opposite electrical power may be supplied. Example embodiment modular cathode assemblies may have standardized electrical connectors. Modular cathode assemblies may be supported by a top plate of an electrolytic reduction system. Electrolytic oxide reduction systems are operated by positioning modular cathode and anode assemblies at desired positions, placing a material in the basket, and charging the modular assemblies to reduce the metal oxide.

Abstract translation: 模块化阴极组件可用于电解还原系统中，并且包括可通过流体电解质通过的筐，并与要在篮中减少的材料交换电荷。 篮子可以分为上部和下部，以提供材料的入口。 示例性实施例阴极组件可以具有允许在还原系统中的任何位置的模块化放置的任何形状。 模块化阴极组件包括筐中的阴极板，可以向其提供独特和相对的电力。 示例性实施例模块化阴极组件可以具有标准化的电连接器。 模块化阴极组件可以由电解还原系统的顶板支撑。 将电解氧化物还原系统通过将模块化阴极和阳极组件放置在所需位置，将材料放置在篮中，并对模块化组件进行充电以减少金属氧化物来操作。

公开(公告)号：US08882973B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13335121

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: Mark A. Williamson ,  Stanley G. Wiedmeyer ,  Eugene R. Koehl ,  James L. Bailey ,  James L. Willit ,  Laurel A. Barnes ,  Robert J. Blaskovitz

Inventor： Mark A. Williamson ,  Stanley G. Wiedmeyer ,  Eugene R. Koehl ,  James L. Bailey ,  James L. Willit ,  Laurel A. Barnes ,  Robert J. Blaskovitz

IPC: C25B9/00 ,  C25B11/00 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25C7/02 ,  C25C3/00

CPC classification number: C25C3/34 ,  C25C7/005 ,  C25C7/025

Abstract: Embodiments include a cathode power distribution system and/or method of using the same for power distribution. The cathode power distribution system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly of the plurality of cathode assemblies includes a plurality of cathode rods. The system also includes a plurality of bus bars configured to distribute current to each of the plurality of cathode assemblies. The plurality of bus bars include a first bus bar configured to distribute the current to first ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies and a second bus bar configured to distribute the current to second ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies.

Abstract translation: 实施方案包括阴极配电系统和/或将其用于配电的方法。 阴极配电系统包括多个阴极组件。 多个阴极组件的每个阴极组件包括多个阴极棒。 该系统还包括配置成将电流分配到多个阴极组件中的每一个的多个汇流条。 多个母线包括构造成将电流分配到多个阴极组件的第一端的第一母线和配置成将电流分配到多个阴极组件的第二端的第二母线。

公开(公告)号：US08869873B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13079401

申请日：2011-04-04

Applicant: Horacio Rafart Mouthon

Inventor： Horacio Rafart Mouthon

IPC: B22D19/00 ,  B23H5/10 ,  C25C7/02

CPC classification number: C25C7/02

Abstract: A method for assembling anodes used in electro winning processes that increases corrosion resistance. The method includes pre-coating the copper bus bar, introducing the copper bar into a mold, peripherally coating the copper bar with a lead-antimony alloy, moving the copper bar to the assembly table, filling a slot in the copper bus bar with a lead-bismuth alloy, introducing the end of a plate into the slot while the lead-bismuth alloy is in a liquid state, and once the lead-bismuth alloy in the slot has solidified, applying reinforcement solder.

Abstract translation: 一种用于组装用于提高耐腐蚀性的电击工艺中的阳极的方法。 该方法包括预涂铜母线，将铜棒引入模具中，用铅 - 锑合金外围涂覆铜棒，将铜棒移动到组装台，用铜母线填充铜母线槽 铅铋合金，当铅铋合金处于液态时，将板的端部引入槽中，并且一旦槽中的铅 - 铋合金凝固，则施加增强焊料。

公开(公告)号：US20140262761A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14345319

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Aldo Ivan Labra Vargas

Inventor： Aldo Ivan Labra Vargas

IPC: C25C7/02

CPC classification number: C25C7/02 ,  C25C1/12 ,  Y02P10/212

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system consisting of an anode hanger means (10) and an enhanced geometry anode (22) which makes possible to reuse said anode hanger means (10) minimizing the production of scrap, allowing an enhancement of the process between the smelting and the electrorefining wherein said hanger means (10) is formed by a reusable central bar (11) to be located on the upper edge of the enhanced geometry anode (22) wherein said reusable central bar (11) has on its ends reusable ears (12) having engagement means (13) which take the enhanced geometry anode (22) on its upper corners and wherein in the upper corners of said enhanced geometry anode (22) emerge two small upper projections (15). The small upper projections (15) are fitted with said engagement means (13) to secure the hanger means (10) to the enhanced geometry anode (22). Alternatively, the hanger means (10) comprises a reusable independent central bar (16) wherein on the ends of said reusable independent central bar (16), are fitted two reusable independent ears (17) which have fastening means (18) formed by a lower notch (23) on which the small upper projection (15) of the enhanced geometry anode (22) is housed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种由阳极悬挂装置（10）和增强型几何阳极（22）组成的系统，其可以重新利用所述阳极悬挂装置（10）使废料的生产最小化，从而允许在 冶炼和电解精炼，其中所述悬挂装置（10）由可重复使用的中心杆（11）形成以位于增强几何阳极（22）的上边缘上，其中所述可重复使用的中心杆（11）的端部具有可重复使用的耳朵 （12）具有接合装置（13），所述接合装置将增强的几何形状阳极（22）置于其上角上，并且其中在所述增强几何形状阳极（22）的上角中出现两个小的上部突起（15）。 小的上突起（15）装配有所述接合装置（13）以将衣架装置（10）固定到增强的几何形状阳极（22）。 替代地，衣架装置（10）包括可重复使用的独立中心杆（16），其中在所述可重复使用的独立中心杆（16）的端部上安装有两个可重复使用的独立耳朵（17），其具有紧固装置（18） 其中容纳有增强几何形状阳极（22）的小上突起（15）的下凹口（23）。