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Energy Efficiency of Electrowinning
Energy Efficiency in the Minerals Industry: Best Practices and Research Directions
  • Michael S. Moats, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

The winning of high purity metal from aqueous solutions through electrodeposition is the final processing recovery step for many nonferrous metals. Direct electrical current/voltage provides the necessary driving force to promote the necessary reactions at an industrially relevant rate. Energy, especially electrical, is often the highest cost for electrowinning operations. Therefore, energy efficiency is a paramount concern for modern facilities. This chapter discusses electrical energy consumption in aqueous electrowinning with a specific focus on cell voltage and current efficiency. It also presents potential improvements.

Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Comments
Part of the Green Energy and Technology book series (GREEN)
Keywords and Phrases
  • Current,
  • Efficiency,
  • Electrowinning,
  • Energy,
  • Voltage
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-331954198-3
Document Type
Book - Chapter
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2018 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Publication Date
01 Jan 2018
Citation Information
Michael S. Moats. "Energy Efficiency of Electrowinning" Energy Efficiency in the Minerals Industry: Best Practices and Research Directions (2018) p. 213 - 232 ISSN: 1865-3529
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michael-moats/41/