Different Finite Element Software on Electric Field Analysis of Magnesium Electrolysis Cell

Abstract:

The electric field distribution was the main factor affecting on the current efficiency of electrolysis cell. So, the electric field distribution of magnesium electrolysis cell was studied to improve the current efficiency by two of main finite element softwares, COMSOL and ANSYS. The electric field distribution and its trends with the electrolyte change from 1.25m to 1.40m were calculated by using the two softwares. Form the results, the characteristics of COMSOL and ANSYS can be obtained. The conclusions of the paper will provided a significant reference for choose the appropriate software in practice process.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 291-294)
• Pages: 2352-2355
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.291-294.2352
• Online since: July 2011
• Authors: Cheng Lin Liu, Ze Sun, Yun Zhao, Xing Fu Song, Gui Min Lu, Jian Guo Yu
• Keywords: Electric Field Distribution, Finite Element Model (FEM), Magnesium Electrolysis Cell

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