Specific energy consumption in anode bake furnaces

Abstract

For anode baking the specific energy consumption is one of the important cost elements. When evaluating a new furnace, guarantees regarding specific energy consumption are always prime questions that have to be answered by the supplier of the process control system. However, specific energy consumption is a function of numerous variables of which most are beyond the influence of the process control system. This paper discusses the main factors which influence the specific energy consumption for anode bake furnaces.