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"As demonstrated by the information contained in my presentation, DX Reduction Cell Technology has the proven capacity to operate at higher amperages, with associated business, operating and environmental benefits. This is because DX Technology cells are inherently more energy efficient, more productive and more environmentally friendly. These benefits have been documented at our Jebel Ali smelter where the technology has been implemented at industrial scale, earning third party endorsement in the process. Also, DX Technology cells have also been specified and installed at new Emirates Aluminium ("EMAL") green-field smelter, where commissioning of phase 1 commenced in December 2009,"
says Al Zarouni.
Al Zarouni also presented a technical paper on reduction cell start-up process that has been tried, tested and implemented at Dubal. The technique, which involves hitherto unheard of cell pre-heat on full line current, offers techno-economic benefits of higher productivity at lower cost and lower energy consumption. Waste generation is practically nil and the process is environmentally friendly. It also offers an accelerated start up rate of cells; and therefore has great potential for application in expansion projects and in restarting a potline following a power outage.
Dubal's technological progress was further promoted through an exhibition stand at TMS 2010, the theme and key messages being projected across all media, including the exhibition graphics and collaterals. Special emphasis was placed on the benefits offered by Dubal's DX Reduction Cell Technology, which is fully a saleable and bankable innovation that we are proud to offer to the market place.
Posted by Rana Mesbah
