Intensive mixing cascade for anode paste preparation

Based on its specific expertise of more than 30 years and in close cooperation with some of the largest aluminium producers in the world, Eirich has developed machines for the Intensive Mixing Cascade (IMC) for anode paste preparation, a continuously operated system that works without the use of conventional kneaders. It offers an innovative process forthe preparation of anode paste at capital costs of at least 1 million ? below those of a kneader system. Important development steps as well as first operational results are shown and discussed. Dipl.-lng. Berthold Hohl, born in 1953, studied mechanical engineering from 1972 through 1976 at the Technical College in Heilbronn (Germany). In 1976, he changed to the Technical University in Stuttgart, finished his studies in 1979 and obtained the Master's Degree in mechanical engineering. B. Hohl started his professional career as development engineer for industrial heat transfer systems at the MGW company in Lauda (Germany). In 1987, he came to Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich, Hardheim (Germany), where he was employed as area sales engineer. In 1992, he was promoted to product manager carbon technology worldwide. In the course of the years, B. Hohl published numerous articles in renowned scientific journals and gave several lectures at international conferences like TMS Annual Meeting, Eurocarbon etc. B. Hohl is married and the father of two adult children. His rare spare time is dedicated to his family and his two major hobbies: model railroad and music.