Glossary entry

Dutch term or phrase:

elektolyse oven

English translation:

electrolysis furnace (also commonly referred to as an \'electrolysis pot\', the lining of which is then called the \'potshell\')

Added to glossary by Michael Beijer
Jul 13, 2010 16:11
13 yrs ago
Dutch term

elektolyse oven

Dutch to English Tech/Engineering Engineering: Industrial
'Het bemetselen van een elektrolyse oven in het atelier.'

This is an electrolytic furnace for the production of aluminium.

Is one of these correct?

electrolytic furnace
electrolytic bath
electrolytic pot

Also, would this 'bemetselen' be 'lining', or 'relining'?'

Alvast bedankt!
Proposed translations (English)
4 electrolysis furnace

Discussion

Michael Beijer (asker) Jul 14, 2010:
Some info. re. 'pot' Pot In aluminum production: the electrolytic reduction cell, commonly called a "pot," in which alumina dissolved in molten cryolite is reduced to metallic aluminum. A series of cells connected electrically is called a potline. (http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/about_alcoa/glossary.asp)
Michael Beijer (asker) Jul 14, 2010:
oops! I meant of course: elektrolyseoven (missed the 'r' above)

Proposed translations

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Dutch term (edited): elektrolyse-oven
Selected

electrolysis furnace

NOT "electrolytic"

electrolysis = is a process, a chemical technique

Google: electrolysis furnace

example

In an aluminum electrolysis furnace provided with an anode structure located above a cathode forming part of the bottom of the furnace chamber, whereby direct electric current between the anode and the cathode causes .....

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/3960696.html
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