SERVICE MODULE FOR THE OPERATION OF AN IGNEE ELECTROLYSIS ALUMINUM PRODUCTION PLANT

摘要

The installation comprises cells (2) containing anode assemblies (15). The service module is intended to be mounted on a mobile carriage above the cells, and comprises: an elevation system attached to the carriage and carrying handling and intervention tools including a tool for breaking the crust (220 ) formed around a worn anode assembly; - Means for moving said tool relative to the carriage, vertically downwards, to bring said tool into contact with the crust; means for moving said tool in a horizontal translation, to make a line along at least one vertical side of the used anode (16b); and guiding means (230) shaped to guide said displacement in translation of the tool