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P

Pot lining

the materials used to construct and shape the cathode of a pot. Ususally this term is further specified by its location such as side lining or bottom lining.

Potlines

A number of cells or pots are connected in "series circuit" by thick aluminium bus-bars froming a Potline.

Potlines are the centre of the smelting operations at DUBAL. They are supported strongly by other closely related functions such as Power Operations, Carbon Plant, Potroom Services, Production Services, and Information Technology.

Preheat

Process of heating the pot lining close to the operational termperature prior to its commisioning for production.