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Samuel Théberge¹, Lukas Dion¹, Lászlo Kiss¹

¹Department of Applied Sciences, University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, 555 Bd de l'Universite, G7H 2B1 Chicoutimi, Canada.

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A new 3D model simulates carbon dioxide behavior in aluminum electrolysis cells. It reveals how magnetohydrodynamic flow orientation significantly impacts bubble dynamics, voltage, and alumina mixing for optimized cell design.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Chemical Engineering
Electrochemical Engineering

Background:

Aluminum electrolysis cells generate carbon dioxide beneath the anode.
Bubble dynamics influence anode-cathode distance (ACD) and bath-metal interface (BMI) deformation.
Understanding these phenomena is crucial for process efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a detailed 3D model of carbon dioxide generation and movement.
To analyze the impact of localized current density and nucleation sites on transient ACD and BMI.
To investigate the influence of MHD flow and channel geometry on cell performance.

Main Methods:

Development of a transient three-dimensional computational model.
Incorporation of localized current density and multiple nucleation sites.
Evaluation of turbulent kinetic energy, bubble dynamics, and MHD-induced flow.

Main Results:

The model accurately captures transient ACD and BMI deformation due to bubble dynamics.
MHD flow orientation critically affects local bubble overvoltage and alumina mixing.
Evacuation channel geometry and MHD flow direction impact voltage fluctuations and thermal distribution.

Conclusions:

The 3D model provides insights into alumina dissolution efficiency and heat transfer.
MHD flow orientation is a key factor for controlling cell performance.
Actionable insights are provided for optimizing cell design parameters like ACD range, channel width, and flow direction.