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R&D Carbon Equipment Catalogue
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Our Test Equipmentfor Carbon Materialsin the Electrode Industry
EQUIPMENT LIST AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS
COKE AND GRANULAR CARBON 01RDC-141 C02 REACTIVITY COKE 5RDC-142 AIR REACTIVITY COKE 5RDC-147 SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE COKE 6RDC-152 REAL DENSITY 6RDC-153 BULK DENSITY COKE 7RDC-156 VIBRATORY BALL MILL FOR GRAIN STABILITY 7RDC-163 WETTABILITY & WETTING POWER 8RDC-168 HARDGROVE GRINDABILITY & PULVERIZING FACTOR 8RDC-169 FURNACE FOR ASH CONTENT 9RDC-175 FURNACE FOR VOLATILE MATTER 9RDC-176 OIL CONTENT CHEMICAL METHOD 10RDC-208 OIL CONTENT HEATING METHOD 10RDC-177 DUST FORMING FACTOR 11LABO COMPLETE LIST OF ANALYSIS 11
PITCH 02RDC-152 REAL DENSITY 12RDC-159 SOFTENING POINT METTLER 12RDC-163 WETTABILITY & WETTING POWER 13RDC-169 FURNACE FOR ASH CONTENT 13RDC-170 FRACTIONATED DISTILLATION 14RDC-171 QUINOLINE INSOLUBLE 14RDC-172 TOLUENE INSOLUBLE 15RDC-173 WATER CONTENT PITCH 15RDC-178 FURNACE FOR COKING VALUE 16RDC-182 METTLER SAMPLE PRESS 16LABO COMPLETE LIST OF ANALYSIS 17
ANODES AND ELECTRODES 03RDC-140 ANODE CORE SAW 18RDC-143 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY 18RDC-144 COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH & YOUNG’S MODULUS 19RDC-145 AIR PERMEABILITY 19RDC-146 C02 REACTIVITY ANODE 20RDC-148 DIAMOND WHEEL SAW 20RDC-149 GRINDING MACHINE 21RDC-150 SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE ANODE 21RDC-151 AIR REACTIVITY ANODE 22RDC-152 REAL DENSITY 22RDC-158 THERMAL EXPANSION 23RDC-169 FURNACE FOR ASH CONTENT 23RDC-180 BENCH DRILLING MACHINE 24RDC-181 TUMBLING APPARATUS 24RDC-187 FLEXURAL STRENGTH 25LABO COMPLETE LIST OF ANALYSIS 25
CATHODES AND RAMMING PASTE 04RDC-135 ARCHIMEDES BALANCE 26RDC-140 CORE SAW 26RDC-143 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY 27RDC-144 COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH & YOUNG’S MODULUS 27RDC-145 AIR PERMEABILITY 28RDC-148 DIAMOND WHEEL SAW 28RDC-149 GRINDING MACHINE 29RDC-150 SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE 29RDC-151 AIR REACTIVITY 30RDC-152 REAL DENSITY 30RDC-158 THERMAL EXPANSION 31RDC-169 FURNACE FOR ASH CONTENT 31RDC-180 BENCH DRILLING MACHINE 32RDC-181 TUMBLING APPARATUS 32RDC-183 FISCHER RAMMER 33RDC-187 FLEXURAL STRENGTH 33RDC-191 ABRASION 34RDC-192 SODIUM VAPOUR TEST 34RDC-193 RAPOPORT SWELLING TEST 35RDC-194 RAMMING BEHAVIOUR 35RDC-195 PASTE SHRINKAGE 36LABO COMPLETE LIST OF ANALYSIS 36
BENCH SCALE 05RDC-160 PILOT PRESS Ø 146 37RDC-161 BENCH SCALE ANODE PRODUCTION UNIT Ø 50 37RDC-164 COKE CALCINING FURNACE BF12C 38RDC-165 SÖDERBERG BAKING FURNACE BF12S 38RDC-166 ANODE BAKING FURNACE BF12A 39RDC-167 PILOT BAKING FURNACE BF24 39RDC-179 PILOT CORE DRILLING MACHINE 40
IN-PLANT TESTING 06RDC-155 DUST FINENESS BLAINE 41RDC-157 CORE DILLING MACHINE 41RDC-162 DIAMOND WIRE SAW 42RDC-174 ANODE BINDER CONTENT 42RDC-185 PASTE FLOWABILITY 43RDC-188 HARDNESS TESTER 43RDC-190 PASTE SAMPLE PREPARATION MOULD 44RDC-199 SAMPLE PREPARATION TABLE 44
COKE AND GRANULAR CARBONThe specific instruments fo R&D Carbon (RDC) can measure all relevant properties of coke such as C02 and air reactivities, mechanical behaviour, electrical resistivity, as well as physical properties like density in xylene and tapped bulk density.
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PITCHWe supply instruments to measure all standard properties, such as softening point, quino-line- and toluene-insoluble fractions, viscosity, fractionated distillation, coking value, wa-ter content and density, as well as specially-developed instruments to determine wetting behaviour and pitch requirement.
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ANODES AND ELECTRODESOur specific instruments can test all relevant properties of baked anode cores; these in-fluencing the anode consumption or those that have an impact on thermal shock resis-tance. The electrical resistance, a property relevant for energy consumption, can also be measured.
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CATHODES AND RAMMING PASTESeveral types of equipment designed for anode testing can also serve to test cathode blocks. Additionally, dedicated equipment is available for the sodium vapour test, for the Rapoport swelling test and to determine the abrasion resistance. Ramming paste quality control benefits from the Fischer rammer as well as from an apparatus to determine the paste shrinkage during baking.
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BENCH SCALE EQUIPMENTWith RDC’s bench scale equipment cylindrical test specimens can easily be produced from several different recipes of green paste. In the Bench Scale Anode Baking Furnace these samples are baked. They can finally be tested using relevant methods, like samples drilled from production anodes.Mainly for coke suppliers, R&D Carbon offers a calcining furnace for green petroleum coke. For Söderberg plants, we have developed a furnace to simulate in-situ baking of Söderberg paste.
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IN-PLANT PROCESS CONTROLWe provide equipment to quickly determine important process parameters such as dust fineness, bulk density, binder content and flowability of green paste.
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DOCUMENTATION51-52
STANDARDS AND GAUGES45-50
REFERENCES WORLDWIDE54-55
CARBON TEST EQUIPMENT
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R&D CARBON LTD. TODAY’S LEADER AND INNOVATOR IN THE TRANSFER OF CARBON TECHNOLOGY
R&D Carbon’s long experience and intense research in carbon tech-nology provide solid support to our constant quest to improve prod-uct quality. RDC substantially contributes to reduce metal production costs, to lower capital investment for production plants and hence re-duce greenhouse gas emissions.
Our services range from technical support for the production of all carbon materials, to plant audits and process optimizations. In our technology centre we conduct pilot or bench scale trials and any kind of laboratory analysis with detailed evaluations.Technical assistance to worldwide active trading companies is an important way to improve anode and cathode qualities supplied to the world market.
Our easily-operated and reliable test instruments have set world-wide standards for testing carbon products. These instruments can measure all key properties of carbon materials based on methods approved by DIN, ISO and ASTM standards.R&D Carbon provides a wide range of calibration standards for im-purities in petroleum coke, pitch and electrodes with a variety of chemical compositions. Standards for mechanical, electrical and physical properties of the said materials are also available.
Anode baking is the most expensive production step. Only a fully auto-matic process control system can achieve the highest furnace output, the best achievable anode quality, lowest energy consumption, small-est possible workload and minimal emissions.R&D Carbon has licenced its technology to the chinese firing system supplier AUTOSKY. The new AUTOSKY firing system based on R&D Carbon technology in available as the ARFS Firing System.
Through our know-how and practical experience in operating and optimizing anode plants for customers all over the world, we have proposed and implemented many modern, efficient concepts and feasibility studies for paste plants and electrode baking furnaces, as well as for technologies of petroleum coke calcination.
RDC regularly organizes training courses about anode raw materials, anode production and anode performance in the pots. These train-ing courses are hold in Switzerland and at the smelter locations.
The metals industry must continually adapt to changes in raw mate-rial quality and availability, and to technological progress aimed for lowering production cost. We at R&D Carbon Ltd identify these new challenges far in advance through our close contact with production plants and our strong links to other technology providers.
R&D Carbon is the world-leading supplier of know-how in the field of carbon electrodes. Our multi-disciplinary and laterally-thinking team serves the worldwide aluminum, petroleum coke, pitch and electrode industries.
MISSION
SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICES & AUDITS
CARBON TEST EQUIPMENT
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING & COURSES
BAKE FURNACE PROCESSCONTROL SYSTEM
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COKE AND GRANULAR CARBON 01
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RDC141
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: CO2 Reactivity Coke [%]
Power: 0.90 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 1000 [°C]
Max temperature: 1040 [°C]
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Gas supply: CO2 50 l/h, min 3 bar
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 50 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 70 x 40 x 70 cm
According to ISO-12981-1Standard RDC-1141
Air
Reac
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RDC142
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Air Reactivity Coke 525°C (0.5°C/min.) [%/min.] Ignition Temperature (0.5°C/min.) [°C] Air Reactivity Coke 600°C (10°C/min.) [%/min.] Ignition Temperature (10°C/min.) [°C]
Power: 0.90 kW
Max temperature: 1000 [°C]
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Gas supply: Air 50 l/h, min 3 bar
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 42 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 70 x 40 x 70 cm
According to ISO-12982-1Standard RDC-1142
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ensi
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RDC152
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Real Density Xylene [kg/dm3]
Chemicals: Xylene Acetone
Power: 0.42 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 37 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 150 x 50 x 60 cm
According to ISO-8004Standard RDC-1152-C
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RDC147
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Specific Electrical Resistance Coke [µΩm] Pressed Density SER [kg/dm3] Resiliency [%]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 100 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 75 x 63 x 65 cm
According to ISO-10143Standard RDC-1147
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RDC 156 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Grain Stability [%]
Power: 0.20 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 90 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 58 x 56 x 40 cm
According to ISO-10142Standard RDC-1156
bulk
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sity
cok
e
RDC153
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Tapped Bulk Density [kg/dm3]
Power: 74 W
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 38 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 35 x 35 x 80 cm
According to ISO-10236Standard RDC-1153
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RDC 168 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Pulverizing Factor [-] Hardgrove Grindability Index [-]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 102 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 120 x 65 x 50 cm
Standard RDC-1168
Electrical connection:
Configuration:
Weight:
Dimensions (LxWxH):
wet
tabi
lity
& W
etti
ng p
ower
RDC163
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Wettability [-]
Power: 1.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 200 [°C]
Max temperature: 330 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 52 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 90 x 64 x 70 cm
Standard RDC-1163-P
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Voltatile Matter [%]
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 900 [°C]
Max temperature: 1280 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 80 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 68 x 78 x 54 cm
According to ISO-9406
Same furnace as for RDC-169, RDC-178, RDC-208furn
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RDC175
furn
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or a
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onte
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RDC169
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Ash Content [%]
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 800 [°C]
Max temperature: 1280 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 80 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 68 x 78 x 54 cm
According to ISO-8005Standard RDC-1169
Same furnace as for RDC-175, RDC-178, RDC-208
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chem
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met
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RDC176
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Oil Content [%]
Chemicals: Dichloromethan
Configuration: Inside Fume Hood
Weight: 6 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 25 x 25 x 100 cm
According to ISO-8723
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etho
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RDC208
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Oil Content [%]
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 800 [°C]
Max temperature: 1280 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 80 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 68 x 78 x 54 cm
According to ISO-6997
Same furnace as for RDC-169, RDC-175, RDC-178
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RDC177
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Dust Forming Factor [%]
Air supply: 300 l/h, min 3 bar
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 30 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 26 x 36 x 81 cm
Property Unit Method
Ash Content % ISO 8005Elements XRF incl. S, V, Ni, Si, Fe, Al, Na, Ca
%/ppm ISO 12980
Hardogrove Grindability Index - ISO 5074Pilot Calcination (Rotary, Shaft, Static)
- -
Sieving Analysis % ISO 12984Volatile Matter % ISO 9406Water Content % ISO 11412
Green Granular Carbon Calcined Granular CarbonProperty Unit Method
Coke, Anthracite, Crushed Butts, Graphite,…
Air Reactivity 525°C %/min ISO 12982-1Apparent Hg Density kg/dm3 DIN 66133Ash Content % ISO 8005CO2 Reactivity % ISO 12981-1Crystallite Size Lc Å ISO 20203Dust Forming Factor % -Elementar Analysis (C, H, O, N) ppm ASTM D5291-02Elements XRF incl. S, V, Ni, Si, Fe, Al, Na, Ca
%/ppm ISO 12980
Fixed Carbon % -Grain Stability % ISO 10142Ignition Temperature 10°C/min °C ISO 12982-1Interlayer Spacing C/2 Å ISO 20203Oil Content % ISO 6997Pore Axial Ratio - -Pore Distribution Hg 2000 bar - DIN 66133Pulverizing Factor - -Real Density in Xylene kg/dm3 ISO 8004Real Density in Helium kg/dm3 ISO 21687Resiliency 500 bar % -Sieving Analysis % ISO 12984Specific Electrical Resistance µΩm ISO 10143Tapped Bulk Density kg/dm3 ISO 10236Water Content % ISO 11412Wettability - -
Coke, Anthracite,…
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RDC152
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Real Density in Water [kg/dm3]
Chemicals: Acetone Imbentin
Power: 0.42 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 37 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 150 x 50 x 60 cm
According to ISO-6999Standard RDC-1152-P
soft
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int m
ettl
er
RDC159
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Softening Point Mettler [°C]
Power: 0.12 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 5 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 20 x 32 x 22 cm
According to ISO-5940-2Standard RDC-1159
PITCH 02
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tabi
lity
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etti
ng p
ower
RDC163
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Wetting Power [-]
Power: 1.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 200 [°C]
Max temperature: 330 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 52 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 90 x 64 x 70 cm
Standard RDC-1163-C
furn
ace f
or a
sh c
onte
nt
RDC169
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Ash Content [%]
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 800 [°C]
Max temperature: 1280 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 80 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 68 x 78 x 54 cm
According to ISO-8006Standard RDC-1169
Same furnace as for RDC-175, RDC-178, RDC-208
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PITCH02
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Quinoline Insoluble [%]
Chemicals: Quinoline Toluene
Power: 0.15 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Inside Fume Hood
Weight: 8 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 50 x 30 x 100 cm
According to ISO-6791
quin
olin
e ins
olub
le
RDC171
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Fractionated Distillation [%]
Power: 0.30 kW
Configuration: Inside Fume Hood
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Weight: 8 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 86 x 24 x 72 cm
According to ASTM-D2569
frac
tion
ated
dis
till
atio
n
RDC170
PITCH 02
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Water Content Pitch [%]
Chemicals: Xylene
Power: 0.30 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Inside Fume Hood
Weight: 9 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 50 x 30 x 100 cm
According to ISO-5939
wat
er c
onte
nt pi
tch
RDC173
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Toluene Insoluble [%]
Chemicals: Toluene
Power: 0.15 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Inside Fume Hood
Weight: 8 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 50 x 30 x 70 cm
According to ISO-6376
tolu
ene i
nsol
uble
RDC172
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PITCH02
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Coking Value [%]
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 550 [°C]
Max temperature: 1280 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 80 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 68 x 78 x 54 cm
According to ISO-6998
Same furnace as for RDC-169, RDC-175, RDC-208furn
ace f
or c
okin
g va
lue
RDC178
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.40 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 35 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 40 x 40 x 44 cm
METT
LER
SAMP
LE PR
ESS
RDC182
The press allows the preparation of the pitch sample for the measurement of its Softening Point Mettler (RDC-159). The pressing of the pitch into the RDC-159 cup allows the highest possible analysis precision figures as there is no bias re-lated to melting.
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Pitch
Ash Content % ISO 8006Coking Value % ISO 6998Elementar Analysis (C, H, O, N) ppm ASTM D5291-02Elements XRF incl. S, Ni, Si, Fe, Al, Na, Ca, Cl, Pb, Zn
%/ppm ISO 12980
Fractionated Distillation % ASTM D2569Mesophase Content % ASTM D4616Quinoline Insoluble % ISO 6791Real Density in Helium kg/dm3 ISO 21687Real Density in Water kg/dm3 ISO 6999Softening Point Mettler °C ISO 5940-2Toluene Insoluble % ISO 6376Viscosity at 140, 150, 160, 170 and 180°C
cP ASTM D5018
Water Content % ISO 5939Wetting Power - -
Property Unit Method
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aw
RDC140
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 1.00 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/PE, 50/60 Hz
Water Consumption: 150 l/h
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 186 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 90 x 60 x 61 cm
The anode sample cylinders (Ø 50 mm) are to be cut to different lengths for subsequent analysis as shown on the drawing. This saw allows the preparation of all sample sizes in two steps with-out interaction by the operator during the cuts. The sample surfaces are grinded to meet the requirements of the Thermal Conductivity (RDC-143) and the Air Permeability (RDC-145) tests.
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RDC143
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Thermal Conductivity [W/mK]
Power: 1.30 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 74 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 75 x 50 x 75 cm
According to ISO-12987Gauge RDC-1143
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RDC 144 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Compressive Strength [MPa] Static Elasticity Modulus [GPa]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 166 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 70 x 63 x 63 cm
According to ISO-18515Gauge RDC-1144
air
perm
eabi
lity
RDC145
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Air Permeability [nPm]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 53 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 60 x 52 x 64 cm
According to ISO-15906Gauge RDC-1145
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e
RDC146
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Measurement: CO2 Reactivity Anode Residue [%]
Loss [%] Dust [%]
Power: 1 furnace 2.00 kW 3 furnaces 6.00 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 960 [°C] Max temperature: 1000 [°C] Electrical connection: 400V 3/PE, 50/60 Hz Gas supply: CO2
Configuration: Floor-standing Weight:
1 furnace 225 kg 3 furnaces 465 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 1 furnace 80 x 70 x 150 cm 3 furnaces 175 x 70 x 172 cm
According to ISO-12988-1Standard RDC-1146
diam
ond
whe
el sa
w
RDC148
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Water consumption: 150 l/h
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 85 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 80 x 53 x 44 cm
The anode sample cylinders are to be cut to dif-ferent lengths for subsequent analysis. This saw allows the cutting of different sample lengths in multiple steps, except for the Thermal Conductiv-ity (RDC-143) measurement.
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RDC150
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Specific Electrical Resistance Anode [µΩm]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 58 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 54 x 51 x 53 cm
According to ISO-11713Gauge RDC-1150
grin
ding
mac
hine
RDC149
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Water consumption: 150 l/h
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 116 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 81 x 54 x 44 cm
The anode sample cylinders are to be cut to plan and parallel discs of 20 mm height for the Ther-mal Conductivity (RDC-143) test. This saw allows the cutting and perfect grinding for the Thermal Conductivity (RDC-143) and Air Permeability (RDC-145) measurements in one step.
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RDC151
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Measurement: Air Reactivity Anode Residue [%]
Loss [%] Dust [%]
Power: 1 furnace 1.10 kW 3 furnaces 3.30 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 560 [°C] Max temperature: 600 [°C] Electrical connection: 400V 3/PE, 50/60 Hz Gas supply: Air
Configuration: Floor-standing Weight:
1 furnace 180 kg 3 furnaces 390 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 1 furnace 80 x 70 x 150 cm 3 furnaces 175 x 70 x 172 cm
According to ISO-12989-1Standard RDC-1151
real
den
sity
RDC152
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Real Density Xylene [kg/dm3]
Chemicals: Xylene Acetone
Power: 0.42 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 37 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 150 x 50 x 60 cm
According to ISO-9088Standard RDC-1152-C
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Measurement:
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion [10-6K-1] Power:
1 furnace 0.50 kW 3 furnaces 1.60 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 300 [°C] Max temperature: 340 [°C] Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz Gas supply: Air Configuration: Bench-top Weight:
1 furnace 62 kg 3 furnaces 162 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 1 furnace 38 x 55 x 93 cm 3 furnaces 103 x 55 x 93 cm
According to ISO-14420Standard RDC-1158
ther
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n
RDC158
furn
ace f
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sh c
onte
nt
RDC169
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Ash Content [%]
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 800 [°C]
Max temperature: 1280 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 80 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 68 x 78 x 54 cm
According to ISO-8005Standard RDC-1169
Same furnace as for RDC-175, RDC-178, RDC-208
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RDC180
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.54 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 27 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 23 x 39 x 64/84cm
This drilling machine allows the sample cylinders used for the Air Reactivity (RDC-151) test to be drilled precisely in order to ensure they are placed symmetrically and at the right height in the fur-nace.
tumb
ling
appa
ratu
s
RDC181
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.15 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 38 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 75 x 54 x 42 cm
After the Air Reactivity (RDC-151) or the CO2 Re-activity (RDC-146) test, the samples are to be tumbled to separate the dust from the residue in the tumbling apparatus. This allows accurate measurements of the anode dusting propensity.
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RDC187
flex
ural
str
engt
h
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Flexural Strength [MPa]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 84 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 60 x 55 x 63 cm
According to ISO-12986-1Gauge RDC-1187
Baked Anode Cores
Air Permeability nPm ISO 15906Air Reactivity incl. Residue, Dust and Loss
% ISO 12989-1
Apparent Density kg/dm3 ISO 12985-1Ash Content % ISO 8005CO2 Reactivity incl. Residue, Dust and Loss
% ISO 12988-1
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-6/K ISO 14420Compressive Strength incl. Static Elasticity Modulus
MPa ISO 18515
Crystallite Size Lc Å ISO 20203Dynamic Elasticity Modulus GPa ISO 18142
Elementar Analysis (C, H, O, N)
ppm ASTM D5291-02
Elements XRF incl. S, V, Ni, Si, Fe, Al, Na, Ca
%/ppm ISO 12980
Flexural Strength MPa ISO 12986-1Pore Distribution Hg 2000 bar - DIN 66133Real Density in Xylene kg/dm3 ISO 8004Real Density in Helium kg/dm3 ISO 21687Specific Electrical Resistance µΩm ISO 11713Thermal Conductivity W/mK ISO 12987
Property Unit Method Property Unit Method
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CATHODES AND RAMMING PASTE04co
re sa
w
RDC140
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 1.00 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/PE, 50/60 Hz
Water Consumption: 150 l/h
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 186 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 90 x 60 x 61 cm
The sample cylinders (Ø 50 mm) are to be cut to different lengths for subsequent analysis as shown on the drawing. This saw allows the prep-aration of all sample sizes in two steps without interaction by the operator during the cuts. The sample surfaces are grinded to meet the require-ments of the Thermal Conductivity (RDC-143) and the Air Permeability (RDC-145) tests.
RDC135
Arch
imed
es B
alan
ce
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Apparent Density Hydrostatic [kg/dm3] Open Porosity [%]
Power: 70 W
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 7 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 35 x 26 x 37 cm
According to ISO-12985-2
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ther
mal
con
duct
ivit
y
RDC143
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Thermal Conductivity [W/mK]
Power: 1.30 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 74 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 75 x 50 x 75 cm
According to ISO-12987Gauge RDC-1143
comp
ress
ive s
tren
gth
& yo
ung’
s mod
ulus
RDC 144 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Compressive Strength [MPa] Static Elasticity Modulus [GPa]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 166 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 70 x 63 x 63 cm
According to ISO-18515Gauge RDC-1144
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CATHODES AND RAMMING PASTE04di
amon
d w
heel
saw
RDC148
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Water consumption: 150 l/h
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 85 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 80 x 53 x 44 cm
The sample cylinders are to be cut to different lengths for subsequent analysis. This saw allows the cutting of different sample lengths in mul-tiple steps, except for the Thermal Conductivity (RDC-143) measurement.
air
perm
eabi
lity
RDC145
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Air Permeability [nPm]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 53 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 60 x 52 x 64 cm
According to ISO-15906Gauge RDC-1145
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spec
ific e
lect
rica
l res
ista
nce
RDC150
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Specific Electrical Resistance Anode [µΩm]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 58 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 54 x 51 x 53 cm
According to ISO-11713Gauge RDC-1150
grin
ding
mac
hine
RDC149
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Water consumption: 150 l/h
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 116 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 81 x 54 x 44 cm
The sample cylinders are to be cut to plan and parallel discs of 20 mm height for the Thermal Conductivity (RDC-143) test. This saw allows the cutting and perfect grinding for the Thermal Con-ductivity (RDC-143) and Air Permeability (RDC-145) measurements in one step.
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CATHODES AND RAMMING PASTE04Ai
r Re
acti
vity
RDC151
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Measurement: Air Reactivity Anode Residue [%]
Loss [%] Dust [%]
Power: 1 furnace 1.10 kW 3 furnaces 3.30 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 560 [°C] Max temperature: 600 [°C] Electrical connection: 400V 3/PE, 50/60 Hz Gas supply: Air
Configuration: Floor-standing Weight:
1 furnace 180 kg 3 furnaces 390 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 1 furnace 80 x 70 x 150 cm 3 furnaces 175 x 70 x 172 cm
According to ISO-12989-1Standard RDC-1151
real
den
sity
RDC152
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Real Density Xylene [kg/dm3]
Chemicals: Xylene Acetone
Power: 0.42 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 37 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 150 x 50 x 60 cm
According to ISO-9088Standard RDC-1152-C
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Measurement:
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion [10-6K-1] Power:
1 furnace 0.50 kW 3 furnaces 1.60 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 300 [°C] Max temperature: 340 [°C] Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz Gas supply: Air Configuration: Bench-top Weight:
1 furnace 62 kg 3 furnaces 162 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 1 furnace 38 x 55 x 93 cm 3 furnaces 103 x 55 x 93 cm
According to ISO-14420Standard RDC-1158
ther
mal
expa
nsio
n
RDC158
furn
ace f
or a
sh c
onte
nt
RDC169
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Ash Content [%]
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 800 [°C]
Max temperature: 1280 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 80 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 68 x 78 x 54 cm
According to ISO-8005Standard RDC-1169
Same furnace as for RDC-175, RDC-178, RDC-208
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CATHODES AND RAMMING PASTE04be
nch
drill
ing
mac
hine
RDC180
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.54 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 27 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 23 x 39 x 64/84cm
This drilling machine allows the sample cylinders used for the Air Reactivity (RDC-151) test to be drilled precisely in order to ensure they are placed symmetrically and at the right height in the fur-nace.
tumb
ling
appa
ratu
s
RDC181
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 0.15 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 38 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 75 x 54 x 42 cm
After the Air Reactivity (RDC-151) or the CO2 Re-activity (RDC-146) test, the samples are to be tumbled to separate the dust from the residue in the tumbling apparatus. This allows accurate measurements of the anode dusting propensity.
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fisch
er r
amme
r
RDC183
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 276 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 62 x 62 x 178 cm
The Fischer Rammer (RDC-183) test sample can be prepared with the automatic ramming behav-iour equipment RDC-194. This manual equipment can be used if the RDC-194 is not purchased.
RDC187
flex
ural
str
engt
h
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Flexural Strength [MPa]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 84 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 60 x 55 x 63 cm
According to ISO-12986-1Gauge RDC-1187
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RDC191
abra
sion
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Abrasion [%]
Power: 1.20 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Gas supply: Air
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 180 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 75 x 60 x 170 cm
sodi
um va
pour
test
RDC192
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Sodium Vapour Resistance [%]
Chemicals: Sodium
Power: 2.20 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 700 [°C]
Max temperature: 740 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Gas supply: Argon
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 180 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 75 x 60 x 170 cm
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rapo
port
swel
ling
test
RDC193
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Rapoport Expansion [%]
Chemicals: Crushed bath
Power: 2.00 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 980 [°C]
Max temperature: 1020 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Gas supply: Argon
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 530 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 120 x 80 x 90 cm
According to ISO-15379-1
ramm
ing
beha
viou
r
RDC194
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Temperature Window [°C]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 220 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 120 x 50 x 72 cm
According to ISO-17544
The RDC 194 apparatus is used for the determi-nation of the temperature window by measuring the ramming behaviour of the paste at different temperature levels. It can be used also to prepare the test samples for the Paste Shrinkage (RDC-195) test.
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Cathode / Graphite Electrode Cores
RDC195
past
e shr
inka
ge
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Paste Shrinkage [%]
Power: 2.20 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 950 [°C]
Max temperature: 990 [°C]
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Gas supply: Argon
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 200 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 80 x 60 x 169 cm
According to ISO-14428Gauge RDC-1195
Air Permeability nPm ISO 15906Air Reactivity incl. Residue, Dust and Loss
% ISO 12989-1
Apparent Density kg/dm3 ISO 12985-1Ash Content % ISO 8005Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-6/K ISO 14420Compressive Strength incl. Static Elasticity Modulus
MPa ISO 18515
Crystallite Size Lc Å ISO 20203Dynamic Elasticity Modulus GPa ISO 18142Elementar Analysis (C, H, O, N) ppm ASTM D5291-02Elements XRF incl. S, V, Ni, Si, Fe, Al, Na, Ca
%/ppm ISO 12980
Flexural Strength MPa ISO 12986-1
Open Porosity % ISO 12985-2Pore Distribution Hg 2000 bar - DIN 66133Rapoport Expansion % ISO 15379-1Real Density in Xylene kg/dm3 ISO 8004Real Density in Helium kg/dm3 ISO 21687Sodium Vapour Resistance % -Specific Electrical Resistance µΩm ISO 11713Thermal Conductivity W/mK ISO 12987Thermal Expansion Dilatometry curve from 30°C up to 600°C
10-6/K -
Total Porosity (by calculation) % -
Property Unit Method Property Unit Method
BENCH SCALE 05
37
benc
h sc
ale a
node
pr
oduc
tion
uni
t ø 5
0
RDC 161 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 9.00 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 1 000 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 130 x 110 x 213 cm
For the evaluation of the optimum pitch content and the best recipe for various raw materials, the dry aggregate and binder are mixed in the inten-sive mixer of the bench scale anode production unit and then pressed to green cylinders of 50 mm diameter. After baking, the cylinders can be analysed for all important properties.
pilo
t pre
ss ø
146
RDC 160
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 3.00 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 1 500 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 180 x 90 x 235 cm
For the evaluation of raw materials for anode manufacture at the pilot scale, green paste is pressed with the pilot press Ø 146 mm. After baking, three cylinders of 50 mm diameter and 180 mm length can be drilled and subsequently tested for all relevant properties.
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BENCH SCALE05so
eder
berg
bak
ing
furn
ace b
f12s
RDC165
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 1000 [°C]
Max temperature: 1110 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 320 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 130 x 80 x189 cm
Green Soederberg paste can be baked under pres-sure in the Soederberg baking furnace BF12S. Five samples of 50 mm diameter are then drilled in the baked cylinder to allow subsequent analy-sis of all relevant properties with various raw ma-terials and recipes.
coke
cal
cini
ng fu
rnac
e bf1
2c
RDC164
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 1100 [°C]
Max temperature: 1110 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 300 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 120 x 80 x179 cm
Green coke can be calcined to different tempera-ture levels in the coke calcining furnace BF12C. This allows determining the influence of this process step on the coke and to prepare calcined coke for the manufacture of bench scale anodes. This furnace is delivered with containers adapted to granular material.
Same furnace as for RDC-166
BENCH SCALE 05
39
pilo
t bak
ing
furn
ace b
f24
RDC167
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 24 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 1100 [°C]
Max temperature: 1150 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 2 000 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 170 x 210 x 180 cm
Pilot scale anodes of 146 mm diameter are baked with user defined baking curves in the pi-lot baking furnace BF24. This allows testing the influence of different raw materials, green reci-pes and forming parameters on all baked anode properties.It is also possible to calcine green coke with vari-ous heat treatment up to 1150 °C in this furnace for pilot scale applications.
anod
e bak
ing
furn
ace b
f12a
RDC166
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 5.50 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 1100 [°C]
Max temperature: 1110 [°C]
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 300 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 120 x 80 x 179 cm
Bench scale anodes of 50 mm diameter are baked in the anode baking furnace BF12A. Different bak-ing curves can be chosen to test the behaviour of different raw materials and green recipes on the baked anode properties. This furnace is delivered with containers adapted to the cylinder baking.
Same furnace as for RDC-164
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BENCH SCALE05
RDC179
pilo
t cor
e dri
llin
g m
achi
ne
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 1.50 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 435 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 128 x 85 x 287 cm
Baked cylinders manufactured with the Pilot Press Ø 146 (RDC-160) and the Soederberg Bak-ing Furnace BF12S (RDC-165) have to be drilled to obtain cylinders of 50 mm diameter, necessary to test electrode properties according to ISO stan-dards. During drilling, no manual interaction of the operator is required.
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core
dri
llin
g m
achi
ne
RDC157
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 2.10 kW
Electrical connection: 400V 3/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 270 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 97 x 61 x 180 cm
In the electrode plant, cylinders of 50 mm diam-eter are drilled wet or dry with the core drilling machine. The obtained samples fulfill the geo-metrical tolerances according to ISO standards.
dust
fine
ness
bla
ine
RDC155
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Blaine Value [Blaine]
Power: 0.50 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 60 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 64 x 55 x 68 cm
Gauge RDC-1155
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IN-PLANT TESTING06an
ode b
inde
r co
nten
t
RDC174
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Binder Content [%]
Chemicals: Quinoline Dichloromethane
Power: 0.30 kW
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Inside Fume Hood
Weight: 9 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 30 x 35 x 105 cm
According to ISO-14423
Diam
ond
Wir
e Saw
RDC162
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Power: 3.2 kW
Electrical connection: 230v 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 112 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 750 x 200 x 150 cm
Weight: 112 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 750 x 200 x 150 cm
The diamond wire saw allows on-site cutting of green and baked anodes with the purpose to detect cracks and flaws inside the blocks. This cutting procedure may be part of an online opti-mization of the green mill and bake furnace pro-cessing parameters.
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past
e flo
wab
ility
RDC185
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Flowability [-]
Power: 1.64 kW
Max continuous operating temp: 170 [°C]
Max temperature: 330 [°C]
Electrical connection: 230V 1/N/PE, 50/60 Hz
Configuration: Bench-top
Weight: 55 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 74 x 66 x 58 cm
hard
ness
test
er
RDC188
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Measurement: Hardness [mm]
Weight: 1 kg
Dimensions (ØxH): 6.5 x 18 cm
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IN-PLANT TESTING06
44
samp
le pr
epar
atio
n ta
ble
RDC199
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Configuration: Floor-standing
Weight: 303 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH): 79 x 58 x 97 cm
For the preparation of the samples for the paste flowability (RDC-185) test with the mould (RDC-190), the sample preparation table ensures ap-propriate working conditions thanks to its damp-ening system.
IN-PLANT TESTING06pa
ste s
ampl
e pre
para
tion
mou
ld
RDC190
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Weight: 2.2 kg
Dimensions (ØxH): 9 x 13.5 cm
For the measurement of the paste flowability (RDC-185), isometric cylinders of 50 mm diameter have to be manually rammed. The paste sample preparation mould allows the preparation of cyl-inders with the required geometry.
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coke
RDC 1156
Certified Reference Material for Grain Stability
RDC 1147a
Certified Reference Material for Specific Electrical Resis-tance
RDC 1153 1-0.5
Certified Reference Material for Tapped Bulk Density
RDC 1142a
Certified Reference Material for Air Reactivity Coke
RDC 1153 8-4
Certified Reference Material for Tapped Bulk Density
RDC 1141a
Certified Reference Material for CO2 Reactivity Coke
STANDARDS AND GAUGES07
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RDC 1169
Certified Reference Material for Ash Content
RDC 1168
Certified Reference Material for Pulverizing Factor
RDC 1104
Certified Reference Material for Crystallite Size
RDC 1105
Certified Reference Material for Apparent Hg Density
RDC 1152-C
Certified Reference Material for Real Density Xylene
coke
RDC 1163-P
Certified Reference Material for Wettability
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RDC 1163-C
Certified Reference Material for Wetting Power
RDC 1100
Certified Reference Material for Viscosity
Pitch
RDC 1152-P
Certified Reference Material for Real Density Water
RDC 1159
Certified Reference Material for Softening Point Mettler
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RDC 1145
Certified Reference Gauge for Air Permeability
RDC 1144 (200 kN)
Certified Reference Gauge for Compressive Strength (200 kN)
RDC 1187 (20 kn)
Certified Reference Gauge for Flexural Strength (20 kN)
RDC 1143
Certified Reference Gauge for Thermal Conductivity
RDC 1146
Certified Reference Material for CO2 Reactivity Anode
RDC 1151
Certified Reference Material for Air Reactivity Anode
Anodes
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Anodes
RDC 1104
Certified Reference Material for Crystallite Size
RDC 1169
Certified Reference Material for Ash Content
RDC 1152-C
Certified Reference Material for Real Density Xylene
RDC 1158
Certified Reference Gauge for Thermal Expansion
RDC 1150
Certified Reference Gauge for Specific Electrical Resistance
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STANDARDS AND GAUGES07
Calibration Standards for Impurities by XRF
RDC 1103
XRF Binder Material for Impu-rities by X-Ray Spectrometry
A501 - A514
Certified Reference Material for Anode, Coke and Butts
P601 - p609
Certified Reference Material for Pitch
RDC 1195
Certified Reference Gauge for Paste Shrinkage
ramming pasteRDC 1155
Certified Reference Gauge for Blaine Value
Fines
ANODES FOR THE ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY1st edition 1995, published by R&D Carbon Ltd.
Compilation of key papers from 1985 to 1995 about: › Petroleum coke › Pitch › Anode manufacturing › Anode baking › Anode behaviour CHF 100.–
ANODES FOR THE ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY 2nd edition 2006, published by R&D Carbon Ltd.
Compilation of key papers from 1995 to 2005 about: › Raw materials (pitch, coke,
butts)› Green anode manufacturing› Anode baking› Anode quality› Environmental aspects› Anode performance in the cell
CHF 100.–
CRACKINGThesis by Markus W. Meier, published 1996 by R&D Carbon Ltd., ISBN 3-9521028-1-4
The book “Cracking Behaviour of Anodes” contains the results of Dr. Markus W. Meier’s thesis for which he received his Ph.D. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) in Zürich, Switzerland. The research
work allows distinguishing the different cracking mechanism of anodes and demonstrates the influence of raw material quality, process parameters during anode manufacturing and operating conditions in the electrolysis cell on thermal shock resistance of anodes.
CHF 100.–
ANODE REACTIVITYThesis by Sheralyn Marie Hume, published 1999 by R&D Carbon Ltd., ISBN 3-9521028-2-2
The book “Influence of Raw Material Properties on the Reactivity of Carbon Anodes” contains the results of Dr. Sheralyn M. Hume’s thesis for which she received her Ph.D. from the School of Engineering,
University of Auckland, New Zealand. The thesis gives a detailed overview from refinery operation and coke calcination to the anode performance in the electrolysis cell.
CHF 100.–
ANODE MANUFACTUREThesis by Kirstine L. Hulse, published 2000 by R&D Carbon Ltd., ISBN 3-9521028-5-7
The book “Anode Manufacture” contains the results of Dr. Kirstine L. Hulse’s thesis for which she received her Ph.D. from the School of Engineering, University of Auckland, New Zealand. This thesis
incorporates how different parameters influence anode quality in anode manufacture from the raw materials to the compacted green anode. Thereby the sensitivity of the process variables from the raw materials and the equipment is investigated with respect to the resulting anode quality.
CHF 100.–
CHINESE RAW MATERIALS FOR ANODE MANUFACTURINGThesis by Liu Fengqin, published 2004 by R&D Carbon Ltd., ISBN 3-9521028-7-3
This book “Anodes from China” contains the results of an investigation carried out by Liu Fengqin from the Zhengzhou Light Metals Research Institute
in Zhengzhou, Henan Province in China. The work has been sponsored and supported by R&D Carbon Ltd.
CHF 100.–
DOCUMENTATION 08
51
DOCUMENTATION
52
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Description Reference
Pilot Shaft Kiln Evaluation of Green Coke RDC-3214
Bench Scale Evaluation of Coke for Anode RDC-3006
Bench Scale Evaluation of Pitch for Anode RDC-3007
Pilot Scale Evaluation of Coke for Anode RDC-3210
Full Evaluation of Söderberg Paste for Aluminium Industry RDC-3211
Full Evaluation of Söderberg Paste for Arc Furnaces RDC-3204
Full Evaluation of Ramming Paste (manufacture of pressed pilot and rammed block) RDC-3027.4
Full Evaluation of Cathode Blocks RDC-3205
Pilot Evaluation of Needle Coke for Graphite Electrodes RDC-3213
Others (contact us for more information)
ANODE BAKINGFelix Keller, Peter O. Sulger; published 2008 by R&D Carbon Ltd. ISBN 978-2-940348-19-0
Prebaked anodes are vital for aluminum smelters, and anode baking is a crucial step in their production claim. The baking process is decisive for anode quality and cost, and for bake furnace environmental impact. So
far there is little reference information available about how performance can be judged and improved.
This book provides the know-how to optimize a bake furnace operation to satisfy current priorities, such
as optimum output, quality, cost, or impact on the environment. It presents the facts in such a very that they are easy to apply in daily furnace operation.
Raw material and green anode quality are essential for baked anodes, so the explanations cover these aspects as well.
Although R&D Carbon Ltd. specializes in anodes, our philosophy promotes an integrated approach. It therefore focuses on the interaction between anode manufacture and metal production cost.
For making rational decisions and for choosing priorities, for routine daily operation and for optimizing the process, anode plant and baking plant staff will find this book invaluable.
CHF 100.–
R&D CARBON TEST EQUIPMENT
OUR TEAM IS SPECIALISED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICES :
› Sales of new testing instruments, spare parts and standards› Processing of purchase orders and contracts for all new equipment, spare parts and standards› Assistance with installation and commissioning of new testing instruments› Training for operation and maintenance of RDC carbon testing equipment› Maintenance agreements for all our testing instruments› Technical support› Laboratory audits and equipment certification
R&D Carbon Ltd.PO Box 362CH - 3960 SierreSWITZERLAND
Tel : +41 (0)27 459 29 29Fax : +41 (0)27 459 29 25Email : [email protected] : www.rd-carbon.com
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Postal Address : R&D Carbon Sales & Support :
3 Gympie Connection RoadVictory Heights4570 Gympie QLDAUSTRALIA
Mobile : +61 (409) 402 739 +61 (409) 569 280Fax : +61 (3) 867 728 27Email : [email protected] [email protected]
R&D Carbon China
28A, Banchang HutongDongcheng DistrictBeijing 100009CHINA
Mobile: +86 13 80 106 0260Tel/Fax: +86 (10) 8402 9827Email: [email protected]
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Test equipment ISO Test methods
Sold worldwide
Coke 10 435Pitch 9 106Anodes 14 786Cathodes 5 51Process Control 6 140Bench/Pilot scale 4 62Total 48 1’580
R&D Carbon Testing EquipmentWorld Map 2015
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Our activities with our customers are based on our profound expertise gained from extended research, ongoing enhancements and vast practical experience. With this basis we come up with convincing solutions in many fields of industrial carbon applications.
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