Online monitoring system and method for concentration of aluminum oxide produced by aluminum electrolysis
By designing an online monitoring system integrating sensors, data acquisition and analysis modules, control interfaces and communication modules, the real-time and accuracy of alumina concentration detection in aluminum electrolytic production is solved, real-time monitoring and automated control are realized, and production efficiency and product quality are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411725985.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-18
AI Technical Summary
The existing aluminum electrolytic production process has a long time, complex operation and cannot achieve real-time monitoring, resulting in unstable product quality and low production efficiency.
Design an online monitoring system for aluminum electrolytic production of alumina concentration, including sensor units, data acquisition modules, data analysis modules, control and display interfaces and communication modules. The relevant parameters are detected by sensors, and the data acquisition and analysis modules calculate the alumina concentration, and adjust the electrolysis process parameters through the control interface to achieve real-time monitoring and automated control.
Real-time and accurate monitoring of alumina concentration in the electrolytic cell is achieved, production efficiency and product quality are improved, labor costs and management difficulties are reduced.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of nonferrous metal metallurgy, and in particular to an online monitoring system and method for alumina concentration in aluminum electrolysis production. Background Art
[0002] In the aluminum electrolysis production process, the concentration of alumina in the electrolyte has an important impact on current efficiency, energy consumption and product quality. Traditional methods for detecting alumina concentration mostly use laboratory analysis, such as titration or spectral analysis. Although these methods can provide relatively accurate results, they have obvious shortcomings: first, these methods are time-consuming and cannot meet the needs of real-time monitoring; second, the operation is complicated and requires professional technicians to operate, which increases labor costs; third, these methods cannot achieve continuous monitoring, and it is difficult to detect and correct abnormal conditions in the production process in a timely manner, which may lead to unstable product quality and low production efficiency.
[0003] Although the existing online monitoring technology can partially solve the above problems, it still has some defects. For example, some online monitoring systems rely on a single parameter (such as conductivity) to infer the concentration of alumina, which is often not accurate enough in complex and changeable electrolysis environments. In addition, most of the existing monitoring systems lack intelligent data analysis capabilities and cannot automatically adjust the electrolysis process parameters according to real-time data, resulting in limited optimization of the production process. At the same time, many systems do not have remote monitoring functions, and users need to operate and manage them on site, which increases labor intensity and management difficulty. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an online monitoring system that can monitor the concentration of alumina in real time and accurately, and has intelligent control and remote management functions, in order to improve the efficiency and quality of aluminum electrolysis production. Summary of the invention
[0004] 1. Technical Problems Solved The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are the various problems mentioned in the above background technology, and provide an online monitoring system and method for alumina concentration in aluminum electrolysis production. Technical Solution
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a technical solution: an online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration in aluminum electrolysis production, comprising: A sensor unit for detecting a physical or chemical parameter related to the alumina concentration in the electrolytic cell; A data acquisition module, connected to the sensor unit, for collecting and processing data output by the sensor unit; A data analysis module, connected to the data acquisition module, for analyzing the data provided by the data acquisition module based on a preset model to calculate the aluminum oxide concentration in the electrolytic cell; A control and display interface, connected to the data analysis module, for displaying the calculated aluminum oxide concentration value and allowing the user to adjust the electrolysis process parameters according to the monitoring results; Communication module, used to realize data transmission between system components; The sensor unit is electrically connected to the data acquisition module through cable connection, the data acquisition module is connected to the data analysis module through a local area network, the data analysis module is connected to the control and display interface through the local area network, and the communication module is connected to the data analysis module through the output end of the communication interface.
[0006] As an improvement, the sensor unit specifically includes: Temperature sensor: used to measure the temperature inside the electrolytic cell; Conductivity sensor: used to measure the conductivity of electrolyte; Density sensor: used to measure the density of electrolyte.
[0007] As an improvement, the data acquisition module specifically includes: Data acquisition card: used to receive data transmitted by the sensor unit; Signal filter: used to amplify and filter sensor signals; Microprocessor: used for preliminary processing of collected data.
[0008] As an improvement, the data analysis module specifically includes: Central processing unit: used to perform calculations and analysis on the collected data; Data processing unit: used to execute data analysis algorithms.
[0009] As an improvement, a monitoring method of an online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration in aluminum electrolysis production includes the following steps: S1. Install and calibrate the sensor unit to ensure that it can accurately measure the relevant parameters in the electrolytic cell; S2, start the data acquisition module to obtain data from the sensor unit regularly; S3, inputting the collected data into the data analysis module, and calculating the aluminum oxide concentration using a preset model; S4. Displaying the calculated aluminum oxide concentration value on the control and display interface; S5. Adjust the parameters in the electrolysis process according to the displayed results to optimize the production process.
[0010] As an improvement, in the step of calculating the aluminum oxide concentration, the preset model is a machine learning model that has been optimized through multiple iterations, thereby improving the accuracy of concentration prediction.
[0011] As an improvement, the step of setting an alarm threshold is also included. When the monitored aluminum oxide concentration exceeds the set threshold, the system automatically issues an alarm. Beneficial Effects
[0012] The advantages of the present invention compared with the prior art are: The online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration in aluminum electrolysis production of the present invention realizes real-time and accurate monitoring of aluminum oxide concentration in the electrolytic cell through the coordinated work of the sensor unit, the data acquisition module, the data analysis module, the control and display interface and the communication module. The sensor unit includes a temperature sensor, a conductivity sensor and a density sensor, which can comprehensively detect physical or chemical parameters related to the aluminum oxide concentration. The data acquisition card, the signal filter and the microprocessor in the data acquisition module ensure the efficient acquisition and preliminary processing of the data. The data analysis module adopts a central processing unit and a data processing unit, and improves the accuracy of concentration prediction based on a preset machine learning model. The control and display interface can not only display the aluminum oxide concentration value in real time, but also allow the user to adjust the electrolysis process parameters according to the monitoring results, thereby realizing the automatic control of the production process. The system is also equipped with an alarm device, which can automatically trigger an alarm when the monitored aluminum oxide concentration exceeds the preset range, and promptly remind the operator to take measures to ensure production safety. In addition, efficient data transmission between the components of the system is realized through the local area network and the communication module, remote monitoring and management are supported, labor costs are reduced, and the level of production management is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an online monitoring system for alumina concentration in aluminum electrolysis production according to the present invention.
[0014] Figure 2 The present invention is a flowchart of the steps of an online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Example
[0016] like Figure 1 As shown, an online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis comprises: A sensor unit is used to detect physical or chemical parameters related to the concentration of aluminum oxide in the electrolytic cell. The sensor unit specifically includes: a temperature sensor: used to measure the temperature in the electrolytic cell; a conductivity sensor: used to measure the conductivity of the electrolyte; a density sensor: used to measure the density of the electrolyte; A data acquisition module is connected to the sensor unit and is used to collect and process the data output by the sensor unit. The data acquisition module specifically includes: a data acquisition card: used to receive data transmitted by the sensor unit; a signal filter: used to amplify and filter the sensor signal; a microprocessor: used to preliminarily process the collected data; A data analysis module, connected to the data acquisition module, is used to analyze the data provided by the data acquisition module based on a preset model and calculate the alumina concentration in the electrolytic cell. The data analysis module specifically includes: a central processing unit: used to calculate and analyze the collected data; a data processing unit: used to execute a data analysis algorithm; A control and display interface, connected to the data analysis module, for displaying the calculated aluminum oxide concentration value and allowing the user to adjust the electrolysis process parameters according to the monitoring results; Communication module, used to realize data transmission between system components; The sensor unit is electrically connected to the data acquisition module through cable connection, the data acquisition module is connected to the data analysis module through a local area network, the data analysis module is connected to the control and display interface through the local area network, and the communication module is connected to the data analysis module through the output end of the communication interface.
[0017] It also includes an alarm device, which automatically triggers an alarm when the monitored aluminum oxide concentration exceeds a preset range. The alarm device is usually connected to the control and display interface through a digital signal line. Example
[0018] A monitoring method for an online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration in aluminum electrolysis production, comprising the following steps: S1. Install and calibrate the sensor unit to ensure that it can accurately measure the relevant parameters in the electrolytic cell; S2, start the data acquisition module to obtain data from the sensor unit regularly; S3, inputting the collected data into the data analysis module, and calculating the aluminum oxide concentration using a preset model; S4. Displaying the calculated aluminum oxide concentration value on the control and display interface; S5. adjusting the parameters in the electrolysis process according to the displayed results to optimize the production process; The method also includes the step of setting an alarm threshold. When the monitored aluminum oxide concentration exceeds the set threshold, the system automatically issues an alarm.
[0019] In the specific implementation of the present invention: the temperature sensor, the conductivity sensor and the density sensor are installed at appropriate positions in the electrolytic cell and calibrated to ensure that they can accurately measure the relevant parameters in the electrolytic cell; the data acquisition module is started to obtain data from the sensor unit regularly. The data acquisition frequency can be adjusted according to actual needs, usually once a minute. The data collected by the sensor unit is transmitted to the data acquisition module through cable connection. The signal filter in the data acquisition module amplifies and filters the signal, and the microprocessor performs preliminary processing on the data. The data acquisition module transmits the processed data to the data analysis module through the local area network. The central processing unit and the data processing unit in the data analysis module analyze the data based on the preset machine learning model to calculate the alumina concentration in the electrolytic cell. The preset model has been optimized through multiple iterations to improve the accuracy of concentration prediction. The calculated alumina concentration value is transmitted to the control and display interface through the local area network and displayed in real time on the display device. The user can adjust the parameters in the electrolysis process, such as current intensity, electrolysis temperature, etc., according to the displayed results to optimize the production process. Set the alarm threshold of alumina concentration. When the monitored alumina concentration exceeds the set threshold, the alarm device automatically triggers the alarm and connects to the control and display interface through a digital signal line to promptly remind the operator to take measures to ensure production safety.
[0020] Through the above specific implementation methods, the present invention provides a system and method that can monitor the concentration of alumina in real time and accurately during aluminum electrolysis, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality, reducing production costs, and having important practical value and prospects for promotion and application.
[0021] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.
[0022] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0023] The present invention and its embodiments are described above, and such description is not restrictive. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if ordinary technicians in the field are inspired by it, without departing from the purpose of the invention, they can design a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution without creativity, which should belong to the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration in aluminum electrolysis production, characterized in that: include: A sensor unit for detecting a physical or chemical parameter related to the alumina concentration in the electrolytic cell; A data acquisition module, connected to the sensor unit, for collecting and processing data output by the sensor unit; A data analysis module, connected to the data acquisition module, for analyzing the data provided by the data acquisition module based on a preset model to calculate the aluminum oxide concentration in the electrolytic cell; A control and display interface, connected to the data analysis module, for displaying the calculated aluminum oxide concentration value and allowing the user to adjust the electrolysis process parameters according to the monitoring results; Communication module, used to realize data transmission between system components; The sensor unit is electrically connected to the data acquisition module through cable connection, the data acquisition module is connected to the data analysis module through a local area network, the data analysis module is connected to the control and display interface through the local area network, and the communication module is connected to the data analysis module through the output end of the communication interface.
2. The online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The sensor unit specifically includes: Temperature sensor: used to measure the temperature inside the electrolytic cell; Conductivity sensor: used to measure the conductivity of electrolyte; Density sensor: used to measure the density of electrolyte.
3. The online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The data acquisition module specifically includes: Data acquisition card: used to receive data transmitted by the sensor unit; Signal filter: used to amplify and filter sensor signals; Microprocessor: used for preliminary processing of collected data.
4. The online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The data analysis module specifically includes: Central processing unit: used to perform calculations and analysis on the collected data; Data processing unit: used to execute data analysis algorithms.
5. The online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also includes an alarm device, which automatically triggers an alarm when the monitored aluminum oxide concentration exceeds a preset range. The alarm device is usually connected to the control and display interface through a digital signal line.
6. The monitoring method of an online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Install and calibrate the sensor unit to ensure that it can accurately measure the relevant parameters in the electrolytic cell; S2, start the data acquisition module to obtain data from the sensor unit regularly; S3, inputting the collected data into the data analysis module, and calculating the aluminum oxide concentration using a preset model; S4. Displaying the calculated aluminum oxide concentration value on the control and display interface; S5. Adjust the parameters in the electrolysis process according to the displayed results to optimize the production process.
7. The monitoring method of an online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis according to claim 6 is characterized in that: In the step of calculating the aluminum oxide concentration, the preset model is a machine learning model that has been optimized through multiple iterations, thereby improving the accuracy of concentration prediction.
8. The monitoring method of an online monitoring system for aluminum oxide concentration produced by aluminum electrolysis according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The method also includes the step of setting an alarm threshold. When the monitored aluminum oxide concentration exceeds the set threshold, the system automatically issues an alarm.
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