摘要 |
<p>A continuous electrowinning system (100) comprising a cell body (106) configured to maintain electrolyte solution at a high pressure and/or temperature within the cell body (106); anodes (174); cathode s (172); an inlet 110 for receiving an influent stream (200) of electrolyte solution; a first outlet (120) discharging an effluent stream (220) of spent electrolyte; a second outlet (130) for removing cathode slime/sludge concentrate (230); and a residence chamber (160) to continuously transfer electrolyte solution from said inlet (110) to said first outlet (120) and increase residence time of said electrolyte solution, the residence chamber (160) comprising one or more channels (162) which are configured to provide a forced flow (212) of electrolyte therein which is strong enough to continuously dislodge and/or move cathode slime/sludge concentrate (204, 206) along and out of said one or more channels (162).</p> |