Authors:
R. Coulombe, D. Machado, J. Ferguson, D. Carle
2010 TMS Conference in Seattle, USA, February 2010
Abstract
During 2008, Portland Aluminium Smelter refurbished one of its two anode baking furnaces. The works included replacing the insulation and dense refractory with a new design to allow larger anodes within the existing tub, introducing a new state-of-the-art firing system, replacing the waste gas main and building a new fume treatment centre. This refurbishment was done on-the-run, with ongoing production on three of the four fire trains on the furnace, thereby minimising the quantity of replacement anodes required to maintain smelting operation. This paper will elaborate on the project management, safety aspects and logistics required to achieve a successful rebuild, whilst maintaining baked anode quality.
