Copper electrolyte filtering device
By employing a multi-stage filtration system and a recycling design, the problem of low electrolyte filtration efficiency has been solved, achieving high electrolyte purity and quality, and ensuring the continuity and cost-effectiveness of electrolytic copper production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHIFENG YUNTONG NON FERROUS METAL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing electrolyte filtration devices are inefficient and incomplete in removing impurities when processing large volumes of electrolyte, which affects the production efficiency and product quality of electrolytic copper.
A filtration device is designed, comprising an electrolytic cell, a supernatant storage tank, a plate and frame filter, a second circulation tank, a fine filter, a first circulation tank, and a high-level tank. Through multi-stage filtration and recycling, continuous filtration and deep impurity removal are achieved.
It significantly improves the purity and quality of the electrolyte, ensures the continuity and stability of electrolysis production, increases the utilization rate of the electrolyte, and reduces production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of copper electrolysis technology, specifically to a copper electrolyte filtration device. Background Technology
[0002] In the electrolytic copper production process, the electrolyte is a crucial medium, and its quality and purity directly affect the yield and quality of the electrolytic copper. During production, various impurities accumulate in the electrolyte, such as suspended solids, organic matter, and metal ions. These impurities not only reduce electrolysis efficiency but also significantly increase the contamination of the cathode copper by the electrolyte and suspended solids, thereby lowering its quality. Therefore, regular or continuous filtration of the electrolyte is essential to remove these impurities. Existing electrolyte filtration devices are often simple in structure, and when dealing with large volumes of electrolyte, they frequently suffer from slow filtration speeds and incomplete impurity removal, impacting both production efficiency and product quality. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the problems of low efficiency and incomplete impurity removal in the existing technology for processing large volumes of electrolyte, this utility model provides a copper electrolyte filtration device.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0005] A copper electrolyte filtration device includes an electrolytic cell, a supernatant storage tank, a plate and frame filter, a second circulation tank, a fine filter, a first circulation tank, and an elevated tank. The outlet of the electrolytic cell is connected in parallel to a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pipe is equipped with a first valve and is connected to the inlet of the supernatant storage tank. The outlet of the supernatant storage tank is connected to the inlet of the plate and frame filter, and the outlet of the plate and frame filter is connected to the inlet of the second circulation tank. The second pipe is equipped with a second valve and is connected to the inlet of the second circulation tank. The outlet of the second circulation tank is located at the bottom of the second circulation tank and is connected to the inlet of the fine filter. The outlet of the fine filter is also connected to the inlet of the second circulation tank. The upper part of the second circulation tank has an overflow port, which is connected to the inlet of the first circulation tank via a pipe. The outlet of the first circulation tank is connected to the inlet of the elevated tank, and the outlet of the elevated tank is connected to the inlet of the electrolytic cell.
[0006] Furthermore, multiple plate and frame filters are provided, and the multiple plate and frame filters are connected in parallel.
[0007] Furthermore, an electrolyte pump is provided between the first circulation tank and the high-level tank.
[0008] Furthermore, both the first valve and the second valve are solenoid valves or pneumatic valves.
[0009] Furthermore, a stirring device is provided inside the high-level tank.
[0010] Furthermore, a flow controller and a flow meter are provided at the liquid inlet of the electrolytic cell.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] This invention provides a copper electrolyte filtration device. Through the design of an electrolytic cell, a first circulation tank, a fine filter, a second circulation tank, and a high-level tank, it achieves continuous filtration of the copper electrolyte during the production process, significantly improving the purity and quality of the electrolyte while ensuring a continuous supply, thus guaranteeing the continuity and stability of electrolytic production. During copper tapping, due to the large volume and high impurity content of the electrolyte requiring filtration, the electrolyte first enters the supernatant storage tank, then undergoes coarse filtration through a plate and frame filter, and finally enters the fine filter for deep impurity removal. This ensures the purity and quality of the electrolyte, providing a strong guarantee for the next copper electrolysis production. Furthermore, the first and second circulation tanks enable the recycling of the electrolyte, improving its utilization rate and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of a copper electrolyte filtration device is shown;
[0015] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1-Electrolytic cell, 2-Supernatant storage tank, 3-Plate and frame filter, 4-Second circulation tank, 5-Fine filter, 6-First circulation tank, 7-High-level tank, 8-First valve, 9-Second valve, → indicates the direction of electrolyte flow. Detailed Implementation
[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model.
[0017] Reference Appendix Figure 1A copper electrolyte filtration device includes an electrolytic cell 1, a supernatant storage tank 2, a plate and frame filter 3, a second circulation tank 4, a fine filter 5, a first circulation tank 6, and a high-level tank 7. The outlet of the electrolytic cell 1 is connected in parallel to a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pipe is equipped with a first valve 8 and is connected to the inlet of the supernatant storage tank 2. The outlet of the supernatant storage tank 2 is connected to the inlet of the plate and frame filter 3, and the outlet of the plate and frame filter 3 is connected to the inlet of the second circulation tank 4. The second pipe is equipped with a second... Valve 9, the second pipe is connected to the inlet of the second circulation tank 4, the outlet of the second circulation tank 4 is located at the bottom of the second circulation tank 4, the outlet of the second circulation tank 4 is connected to the inlet of the fine filter 5, and the outlet of the fine filter 5 is connected to the inlet of the second circulation tank 4; the upper part of the second circulation tank 4 is provided with an overflow port, the overflow port is connected to the inlet of the first circulation tank 6 through a pipe, the outlet of the first circulation tank 6 is connected to the inlet of the high-level tank 7, and the outlet of the high-level tank 7 is connected to the inlet of the electrolytic cell 1.
[0018] In one embodiment of this utility model, multiple plate and frame filters 3 are provided, and the multiple plate and frame filters 3 are connected in parallel.
[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, an electrolyte pump is provided between the first circulation tank 6 and the high-level tank 7 to pump the electrolyte in the first circulation tank 6 to the high-level tank 7.
[0020] In one embodiment of this utility model, both the first valve 8 and the second valve 9 are solenoid valves or pneumatic valves.
[0021] In one embodiment of this utility model, a stirring device is provided in the high-level tank 7 to ensure that the electrolyte in the high-level tank is mixed evenly.
[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, a flow controller and a flow meter are provided at the inlet of the electrolytic cell 1. The flow controller is used to adjust the flow rate of the electrolyte entering the electrolytic cell 1.
[0023] During normal electrolytic copper production, the electrolyte in electrolytic cell 1 is filtered in batches. The first valve 8 is closed and the second valve 9 is opened; the electrolyte in electrolytic cell 1 enters the second circulation tank 4 through the second pipe; the electrolyte in the second circulation tank 4 enters the fine filter 5 through the outlet to remove impurities, and the purified electrolyte returns to the second circulation tank 4, and so on; the supernatant in the second circulation tank 4 flows out through the overflow port at the top of the second circulation tank 4 and flows into the first circulation tank 6; the purified electrolyte in the first circulation tank 6 is pumped by the electrolyte pump to the high-level tank 7, and finally flows back to electrolytic cell 1 to continue electrolytic copper production.
[0024] During copper tapping, all the electrolyte in electrolytic cell 1 is filtered to remove impurities. Due to the large volume of electrolyte to be filtered and the high impurity content, the first valve 8 is opened and the second valve 9 is closed. The electrolyte in electrolytic cell 1 first enters the supernatant storage tank 2 through the first pipe. The electrolyte in the supernatant storage tank 2 enters the plate and frame filter 3 for filtration and then enters the second circulation tank 4. The electrolyte in the second circulation tank 4 enters the fine filter 5 through the outlet for filtration to remove impurities. The purified electrolyte returns to the second circulation tank 4, and this process is repeated. The supernatant in the second circulation tank 4 flows out through the overflow port at the top of the second circulation tank 4 and flows into the first circulation tank 6. The purified electrolyte in the first circulation tank 6 is pumped to the high-level tank 7 by the electrolyte pump and finally flows back to the electrolytic cell 1 to await the next copper electrolysis production.
[0025] This invention provides a copper electrolyte filtration device. Through the design of an electrolytic cell, a first circulation tank, a fine filter, a second circulation tank, and a high-level tank, it achieves continuous filtration of the copper electrolyte during the production process, significantly improving the purity and quality of the electrolyte while ensuring a continuous supply, thus guaranteeing the continuity and stability of electrolytic production. During copper tapping, due to the large volume and high impurity content of the electrolyte requiring filtration, the electrolyte first enters the supernatant storage tank, then undergoes coarse filtration through a plate and frame filter, and finally enters the fine filter for deep impurity removal. This ensures the purity and quality of the electrolyte, providing a strong guarantee for the next copper electrolysis production. Furthermore, the first and second circulation tanks enable the recycling of the electrolyte, improving its utilization rate and reducing production costs.
[0026] The foregoing description describes some exemplary embodiments of this utility model. It is understood that the above embodiments are only used to explain this utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The features in these embodiments can be recombine in a suitable manner, and the resulting solutions are still within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. Based on the above embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort, that is, all modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application, fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A copper electrolyte filtration device, characterized in that, The system includes an electrolytic cell (1), a supernatant storage tank (2), a plate and frame filter (3), a second circulation tank (4), a fine filter (5), a first circulation tank (6), and a high-level tank (7). The outlet of the electrolytic cell (1) is connected in parallel to a first pipe and a second pipe. A first valve (8) is installed on the first pipe, which is connected to the inlet of the supernatant storage tank (2). The outlet of the supernatant storage tank (2) is connected to the inlet of the plate and frame filter (3), and the outlet of the plate and frame filter (3) is connected to the inlet of the second circulation tank (4). A second valve (9) is installed on the second pipe. The inlet of the second circulation tank (4) is connected to the outlet of the second circulation tank (4), which is located at the bottom of the second circulation tank (4). The outlet of the second circulation tank (4) is connected to the inlet of the fine filter (5), and the outlet of the fine filter (5) is connected to the inlet of the second circulation tank (4). An overflow port is provided at the upper part of the second circulation tank (4). The overflow port is connected to the inlet of the first circulation tank (6) through a pipe. The outlet of the first circulation tank (6) is connected to the inlet of the high-level tank (7), and the outlet of the high-level tank (7) is connected to the inlet of the electrolytic cell (1).
2. A copper electrolyte filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plate and frame filter (3) is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple plate and frame filters (3) are connected in parallel.
3. The copper electrolyte filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An electrolyte pump is provided between the first circulation tank (6) and the high-level tank (7).
4. The copper electrolyte filtration device of claim 1, wherein, Both the first valve (8) and the second valve (9) are solenoid valves or pneumatic valves.
5. The copper electrolyte filtration device of claim 1, wherein, The high-level tank (7) is equipped with a stirring device.
6. A copper electrolyte filtering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrolytic cell (1) is equipped with a flow controller and a flow meter at the liquid inlet.