Electrolytic aluminum anode crusting material recovery processing system
By constructing an electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling and processing system, the problems of uneven particle size and inaccurate blending of crust material were solved, improving recycling efficiency and working environment, and extending equipment life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520543325.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-25
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the particle size of the anode crust material after crushing is uneven, and the amount of alumina material added is difficult to control, which affects the recycling efficiency and the production efficiency of the electrolytic cell. At the same time, the on-site environment is poor and endangers the health of operators.
The system, consisting of a overhead conveyor, a vibratory loosening and cleaning device, a shovel cleaning device, a swing cleaning device, a manual auxiliary cleaning device, a vibratory feeder, a toothed roller crusher, a belt conveyor, a magnetic separator, a self-grinding cleaner, a comprehensive dust collector, an alumina silo, a star feeder, a screw scale, a magnetic separator, and a silo top dust collector, achieves efficient crushing and uniform screening of crusted materials, improving particle size uniformity and blending accuracy.
It improves the uniformity, accuracy, and recycling efficiency of the particle size after crushing of crusted material, improves the working environment, and extends the service life of the conveyor belt.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum electrolytic cell surface shell material processing, and in particular to an electrolytic aluminum anode shell material recycling and processing system. Background Technology
[0002] During the aluminum electrolysis process, a crust forms on the upper and side surfaces of the anode. This crust, primarily composed of alumina, provides some protection during electrolysis, reducing anode oxidation and burn-off. When the anode is continuously consumed by the electrochemical reaction and needs replacement, the crust is replaced along with the remaining anode. In existing technology, to reuse this crust, after the anode has cooled, the crust needs to be manually or with a scraper separated and crushed. Then, alumina is manually mixed in and stirred thoroughly before reuse. However, due to the uneven particle size of the crushed material and the difficulty in controlling the amount of alumina added, this not only reduces the recycling efficiency of the crust but also affects the electrolysis cell's production efficiency and creates a poor working environment, impacting the health of operators. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a recycling and processing system for electrolytic aluminum anode crust material, the main purpose of which is to improve the uniformity of particle size after the crust material is crushed, improve the accuracy of the amount of alumina powder added and the recycling efficiency, and improve the working environment.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model mainly provides the following technical solutions:
[0005] This utility model provides a recycling and processing system for electrolytic aluminum anode crust material, including: a overhead conveyor, a vibration loosening and cleaning device, a shovel cleaning device, a slapping cleaning device, a manual auxiliary cleaning device, a vibrating feeder, a toothed roller crusher, a belt conveyor I, an iron remover I, a self-grinding cleaner, a belt conveyor II, a comprehensive dust collector, an alumina silo, a star feeder, a screw scale, an iron remover II, a silo top dust collector I, a finished product silo, a loading machine, and a silo top dust collector II;
[0006] The overhead conveyor is used to transport the anodes to be cleaned.
[0007] The vibration loosening and cleaning device is used to loosen and clean the anodes conveyed by the overhead conveyor.
[0008] The shovel-push cleaning device is located downstream of the conveyor of the vibration loosening and cleaning device, and is used to clean the anodes conveyed by the overhead conveyor by the push shovel;
[0009] The swing cleaning device is located downstream of the conveyor of the shovel cleaning device and is used to swing clean the anode conveyed by the overhead conveyor.
[0010] The manual cleaning device is located downstream of the conveyor of the slapping cleaning device and is used for manual cleaning of the anode conveyed by the overhead conveyor.
[0011] The vibrating feeder is used to receive the material output by the vibrating loosening and cleaning device and to perform vibrating feeding.
[0012] The toothed roller crusher is used to receive the material output from the vibrating feeder and crush it;
[0013] The belt conveyor is used to receive and transport materials output by the toothed roller crusher, the shovel cleaning device, the swing cleaning device and the manual auxiliary cleaning device;
[0014] The iron remover is located above the belt conveyor and is used to remove iron materials from the materials being conveyed on the belt conveyor.
[0015] The self-grinding cleaning machine is used to receive the material output from the belt conveyor and grind it; the discharge port of the self-grinding cleaning machine is equipped with a screen plate for screening the material.
[0016] The second belt conveyor is used to receive and transport the material output through the screen plate;
[0017] The air inlet of the integrated dust collector is connected to the vibratory loosening and cleaning device, the vibratory feeder, the toothed roller crusher, the first belt conveyor, the autogenous grinding cleaner, and the second belt conveyor, respectively.
[0018] The discharge port of the integrated dust collector is located above the second belt conveyor, and is used to unload materials onto the second belt conveyor;
[0019] The alumina silo is used to store alumina material; the outlet of the alumina silo is equipped with an electric slide valve.
[0020] The feed inlet of the star-shaped feeder is connected to the discharge outlet of the alumina silo;
[0021] The feed inlet of the screw scale is connected to the discharge outlet of the star feeder; the discharge outlet of the screw scale is located above the second belt conveyor and is used to output materials onto the second belt conveyor for mixing with the materials output from the autogenous grinding cleaner.
[0022] The second iron remover is located above the second belt conveyor and downstream of the screw scale, and is used to remove iron materials from the materials being conveyed on the second belt conveyor.
[0023] The suction inlet of the silo top dust collector is connected to the screw scale; the solid material outlet of the silo top dust collector is located above the alumina silo for feeding solid material into the alumina silo.
[0024] The finished product silo is used to receive the mixed material output from the second belt conveyor;
[0025] The loading machine is located below the finished product silo and is used to receive and output the materials from the finished product silo.
[0026] The suction port of the second dust collector on the silo top is connected to the loading machine; the solid material outlet of the second dust collector on the silo top is located above the finished product silo and is used to input solid materials into the finished product silo.
[0027] Furthermore, the vibration loosening and cleaning device, the shovel cleaning device, the swing cleaning device, and the manual auxiliary cleaning device are all installed inside a closed container; one end of the closed container has an inlet, and the other end has an outlet; both the inlet and the outlet are equipped with sealing doors;
[0028] The top of the sealed container has a slot; the slot extends through the entire sealed container; a sealing brush is provided on the slot.
[0029] Furthermore, it also includes: bucket elevators;
[0030] The input end of the bucket elevator is used to receive the material output from the second belt conveyor and transport the material to the finished product silo.
[0031] Furthermore, the aperture of the sieve plate is no greater than 16 mm.
[0032] By employing the above technical solution, the electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling and processing system of this utility model has at least the following advantages:
[0033] It improves the uniformity of particle size after crushing crust material, enhances the accuracy of alumina powder blending and recycling efficiency, and improves the working environment.
[0034] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0035] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling system provided in this embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 2A schematic diagram of a vibration loosening and cleaning device, a shovel and push cleaning device, a swinging cleaning device, and a manual auxiliary cleaning device in an electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling and processing system provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0037] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a vibration loosening and cleaning device and an anode in an electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling system provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0038] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a shovel-pushing cleaning device and an anode in an electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling system provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a slapping cleaning device and an anode in an electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling system provided for an embodiment of this utility model.
[0040] As shown in the figure:
[0041] 1 is a overhead conveyor; 2 is an anode; 3 is a vibratory loosening and cleaning device; 4 is a shovel cleaning device; 5 is a swing cleaning device; 6 is a manual auxiliary cleaning device; 7 is a vibratory feeder; 8 is a toothed roller crusher; 9 is a belt conveyor; 10 is a magnetic separator; 11 is a self-grinding cleaner; 12 is a belt conveyor; 13 is a comprehensive dust collector; 14 is an alumina conveying tanker; 15 is an alumina silo; 16 is an electric slide gate valve; 17 is a rotary feeder; 18 is a screw scale; 19 is a bucket elevator; 20 is a finished product silo; 21 is a loading machine; 22 is a sealed dump truck; 23 is a silo top dust collector; 24 is a magnetic separator; 25 is a silo top dust collector; 16 is a vibratory pusher; 27 is a pusher; 28 is a swing chain. Detailed Implementation
[0042] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model to achieve its intended purpose, the specific implementation methods, structures, features, and effects according to this utility model application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. In the following description, different "embodiments" or "embodiments" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics in one or more embodiments can be combined in any suitable form.
[0043] like Figures 1 to 5As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention proposes a recycling and processing system for the anode shell material of electrolytic aluminum 2, comprising: a overhead conveyor 1, a vibration loosening and cleaning device 3, a shovel cleaning device 4, a shovel cleaning device 5, a manual auxiliary cleaning device 6, a vibrating feeder 7, a toothed roller crusher 8, a belt conveyor 9, an iron remover 10, a self-grinding cleaner 11, a belt conveyor 12, a comprehensive dust collector 13, an alumina silo 15, a star feeder 17, a screw scale 18, an iron remover 24, a silo top dust collector 23, a finished product silo 20, a loading machine 21, and a silo top dust collector 25;
[0044] The overhead conveyor 1 is used to transport the anodes 2 to be cleaned; the overhead conveyor 1 suspends the anodes 2 for transport. The vibration loosening and cleaning device 3 is used to loosen and clean the anodes 2 transported by the overhead conveyor 1. By vibrating the anodes 2, large pieces of shell material on the anodes 2 are removed; the vibration loosening and cleaning device 3 can vibrate the anodes 2 through multiple vibrating push rods 26. The vibrating push rods 26 can be driven by hydraulic cylinders for extension and retraction.
[0045] The shovel-push cleaning device 4 is located downstream of the vibratory loosening and cleaning device 3, and is used to clean the anode 2 conveyed by the overhead conveyor 1 using a pusher 27, further cleaning the shell material. The pusher 27 is driven to reciprocate. The swing-beating cleaning device 5 is located downstream of the shovel-push cleaning device 4, and can clean the anode 2 using a rotating swing chain 28; the manual assistance cleaning device 6 is located downstream of the swing-beating cleaning device 5, and is used to manually assist in cleaning the anode 2 conveyed by the overhead conveyor 1. The vibratory loosening and cleaning device 3, the shovel-push cleaning device 4, and the swing-beating cleaning device 5 sequentially clean the anode 2 in the forward direction of the overhead conveyor 1 within the sealed chamber.
[0046] The vibration loosening and cleaning device 3, the shovel and push cleaning device 4, the swinging and beating cleaning device 5, and the manual auxiliary cleaning device 6 are all set inside a closed container; one end of the closed container has an inlet and the other end has an outlet; both the inlet and the outlet are equipped with sealing doors; the top of the closed container has a slot; the slot runs through the entire closed container; a sealing brush is installed on the slot.
[0047] The vibrating feeder 7 is used to receive the material output from the vibrating loosening and cleaning device 3 and to vibrate and feed it to avoid material blockage and make the output uniform; the toothed roller crusher 8 is used to receive the material output from the vibrating feeder 7 and to crush it, breaking large pieces of material into materials smaller than 100mm.
[0048] Belt conveyor 9 is used to receive and transport materials output from toothed roller crusher 8, shovel cleaning device 4, swing cleaning device 5 and manual auxiliary cleaning device 6, and to transport the materials downstream.
[0049] Magnetic separator 10 is installed above belt conveyor 9 to remove ferrous materials from the materials conveyed on belt conveyor 9. Autogenous grinding mill 11 receives the material output from belt conveyor 9 and grinds it; the discharge port of autogenous grinding mill 11 is equipped with a screen plate for screening the material; crushed material smaller than the screen plate holes falls onto belt conveyor 12 through the screen plate holes, and large pieces of material are repeatedly crushed. Preferably, the screen plate hole diameter is no greater than 16mm.
[0050] Belt conveyor 12 is used to receive and transport materials output through the screen plate. The air inlet of the integrated dust collector 13 is connected to the vibrating loosening and cleaning device 3, vibrating feeder 7, toothed roller crusher 8, belt conveyor 9, autogenous grinding cleaner 11, and belt conveyor 12, respectively, to suck up the dust generated during the operation of these devices. The discharge port of the integrated dust collector 13 is located above belt conveyor 12, used to unload materials onto belt conveyor 12, and can continue to feed dust onto belt conveyor 12.
[0051] The alumina silo 15 is used to store alumina materials; the alumina silo 15 can be filled with materials via the alumina conveyor 14. The outlet of the alumina silo 15 is equipped with an electric slide gate valve 16; the inlet of the rotary feeder 17 is connected to the outlet of the alumina silo 15; the inlet of the screw scale 18 is connected to the outlet of the rotary feeder 17; the outlet of the screw scale 18 is located above the belt conveyor 12, used to output materials onto the belt conveyor 12 for metering and feeding, and to mix with the materials output from the autogenous grinding mill 11.
[0052] Iron separator 24 is located above belt conveyor 212 and downstream of screw scale 18, used to remove ferrous materials from the materials conveyed on belt conveyor 212. The suction inlet of silo top dust collector 23 is connected to screw scale 18. The solid material outlet of silo top dust collector 23 is located above alumina silo 15, used to input solid materials into alumina silo 15, realizing the collection and reuse of dust on site. Finished product silo 20 is used to receive the mixed materials output from belt conveyor 212. Loader 21 is located below finished product silo 20, used to receive and output the materials output from finished product silo 20. The materials can be transported to the electrolytic cell by conveyor belt or by sealed dump truck 22 or other vehicles.
[0053] The suction inlet of the silo top dust collector 25 is connected to the loading machine 21, enabling the collection and reuse of dust on site. The solid material outlet of the silo top dust collector 25 is located above the finished product silo 20, used to input solid materials into the finished product silo 20.
[0054] An embodiment of this utility model proposes an electrolytic aluminum anode 2 crust material recycling and processing system, which can clean the crust blocks on the anode 2, improve the uniformity of particle size after the crust material is crushed, improve the accuracy of the amount of alumina powder added and the recycling efficiency, and improve the working environment.
[0055] An embodiment of this utility model proposes an electrolytic aluminum anode 2 junction shell material recycling and processing system. After multiple crushing and cleaning processes, the size of the shell material falling onto the conveyor belt can be reduced, the impact on the conveyor belt can be reduced, and the service life of the conveyor belt can be extended.
[0056] An embodiment of this utility model provides a recycling system for the anode shell material of electrolytic aluminum 2, which further includes: a bucket elevator 19; the input end of the bucket elevator 19 is used to receive the material output from the belt conveyor 12 and transport the material to the finished product silo 20, lift the material to the finished product silo 20 at a predetermined height, and can realize the re-mixing of the material.
[0057] To further clarify, while the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, these terms should not limit the elements. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element; these terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. This does not depart from the scope of the exemplary embodiments. Similarly, "element one," "element two," and so on do not represent the order of elements; these terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.
[0058] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0059] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.
[0060] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A recycling and processing system for electrolytic aluminum anode crust material, characterized in that, Includes: overhead conveyor, vibratory loosening and cleaning device, shovel cleaning device, swing cleaning device, manual auxiliary cleaning device, vibratory feeder, toothed roller crusher, belt conveyor I, iron remover I, autogenous grinding cleaner, belt conveyor II, integrated dust collector, alumina silo, rotary feeder, screw scale, iron remover II, silo top dust collector I, finished product silo, loading machine and silo top dust collector II; The overhead conveyor is used to transport the anodes to be cleaned. The vibration loosening and cleaning device is used to loosen and clean the anodes conveyed by the overhead conveyor. The shovel-push cleaning device is located downstream of the conveyor of the vibration loosening and cleaning device, and is used to clean the anodes conveyed by the overhead conveyor by the push shovel; The swing cleaning device is located downstream of the conveyor of the shovel cleaning device and is used to swing clean the anode conveyed by the overhead conveyor. The manual cleaning device is located downstream of the conveyor of the slapping cleaning device and is used for manual cleaning of the anode conveyed by the overhead conveyor. The vibrating feeder is used to receive the material output by the vibrating loosening and cleaning device and to perform vibrating feeding. The toothed roller crusher is used to receive the material output from the vibrating feeder and crush it; The belt conveyor is used to receive and transport materials output by the toothed roller crusher, the shovel cleaning device, the swing cleaning device and the manual auxiliary cleaning device; The iron remover is located above the belt conveyor and is used to remove iron materials from the materials being conveyed on the belt conveyor. The self-grinding cleaning machine is used to receive the material output from the belt conveyor and grind it; the discharge port of the self-grinding cleaning machine is equipped with a screen plate for screening the material. The second belt conveyor is used to receive and transport the material output through the screen plate; The air inlet of the integrated dust collector is connected to the vibratory loosening and cleaning device, the vibratory feeder, the toothed roller crusher, the first belt conveyor, the autogenous grinding cleaner, and the second belt conveyor, respectively. The discharge port of the integrated dust collector is located above the second belt conveyor, and is used to unload materials onto the second belt conveyor; The alumina silo is used to store alumina material; the outlet of the alumina silo is equipped with an electric slide valve. The feed inlet of the star-shaped feeder is connected to the discharge outlet of the alumina silo; The feed inlet of the screw scale is connected to the discharge outlet of the star feeder; the discharge outlet of the screw scale is located above the second belt conveyor and is used to output materials onto the second belt conveyor for mixing with the materials output from the autogenous grinding cleaner. The second iron remover is located above the second belt conveyor and downstream of the screw scale, and is used to remove iron materials from the materials being conveyed on the second belt conveyor. The suction port of the silo top dust collector is connected to the screw scale; the solid material outlet of the silo top dust collector is located above the alumina silo and is used to input solid material into the alumina silo. The finished product silo is used to receive the mixed material output from the second belt conveyor; The loading machine is located below the finished product silo and is used to receive and output the materials from the finished product silo. The suction port of the second dust collector on the silo top is connected to the loading machine; the solid material outlet of the second dust collector on the silo top is located above the finished product silo and is used to input solid materials into the finished product silo.
2. The electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling and processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration loosening and cleaning device, the shovel and push cleaning device, the swinging and beating cleaning device, and the manual auxiliary cleaning device are all installed in a closed container; one end of the closed container has an inlet and the other end has an outlet; both the inlet and the outlet are equipped with sealing doors; The top of the sealed container has a slot; the slot extends through the entire sealed container; a sealing brush is provided on the slot.
3. The electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling and processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Bucket elevator; The input end of the bucket elevator is used to receive the material output from the second belt conveyor and transport the material to the finished product silo.
4. The electrolytic aluminum anode crust recycling and processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aperture of the sieve plate is no greater than 16 mm.