Title :
Advances in anode monitoring [mercury recycling]
Author :
Conroy, Edward J. ; Cameron, Malcolm M.
Author_Institution :
LEM DynAmp Inc., Grove City, OH, USA
Abstract :
Applications for programmable logic controllers and personal computers with the chloralkali industry continue to grow. Older multiplexed monitoring systems are being replaced with high-speed systems that can scan an entire cellroom within 2 s. Average cell voltages can be decreased by 0.25 V DC or more, resulting in significant power savings or production increases. The newer systems can be installed as an upgrade to existing systems to minimize the impact on mercury recovery plant operations
Keywords :
anodes; computerised monitoring; energy conservation; mercury (metal); metallurgical industries; power consumption; process control; programmable controllers; recycling; PLC; anode monitoring automation; chloralkali industry; mercury recovery plant; mercury recycling; monitoring systems; personal computers; power savings; production increases; programmable logic controllers; Anodes; Application software; Computer industry; Computerized monitoring; Electrical equipment industry; Industrial control; Microcomputers; Programmable control; Recycling; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
