Kan-nak SA

What does a typical current increase project with KAN-NAK look like?

At first, we evaluate the cells current state, from the thermal and MHD point of view. For this, we need to know

the current operating conditions: anode-to-cathode distance (ACD), line current, etc.;
the busbar, shell and cathode geometry (from drawings);
the plant geometry (pot-to-pot distance,number and size of adjacent lines, etc.);

Using these parameters, a numerical model of the cell is built. At this point, experimental results are welcome, to check that modelling is fully under control.

In a second stage, we explore new designs in order to push the largest current without adversely affecting the MHD/thermal state.

We'll now have enough options to propose, so that a cost/benefit analysis of the various scenarii can be undertaken.

Once the best suitable option has been singled out, detailed engineering takes place. After that step, we perform a detailed simulation of the choosen configuration, in order to confirm the results of the pre-engineered step.

After the proposed modifications have been implemented, measurements campains check that the new design performs as expected.

See our history page to convince yourself that our models have been put to good use in the past.