Refinery

Process Description

1
Copper anode from Smelter is received and prepared at Anode Preparation Machine (APM).
2
Copper anodes together with cathode blank are charged into the electrolytic cell.
3
Copper cathodes are cropped from cells after 7 and 12 days life. First crop cathode weight is ± 65 kg/ sheet and second crop cathode weight is ± 105 kg/ sheet.
4
Copper plates are washed and stripped at Cathode Washing and Stripping Machine (CWSM).
5
Copper cathodes product are automatically weighed and bundled ready for shipping.
6
Copper cathodes are stored at cathode storage yard.