Aluminum Extractor from Clay Concept

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This is a machine for processing clay, an abundant feedstock in many parts of the world (already in fine particles) into Aluminum - a high value, industrial metal.

  • Process design for producing 1 ton of aluminum per day
  • Fueled by Solar Concentrator electrical power, and Modern Steam Engine as backup
  • About 200kW energy requirement for 4 hours per day
  • About 15kW-hours requirement for 1 kg aluminum produced