What is specific energy consumption in Aluminium smelting

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Specific energy consumption in Aluminium smelting is the amount of energy required to produce a unit of aluminium.

Specific energy consumption is measured in kilowatt-hours per ton (kWh/t) of aluminium produced.
It is influenced by factors such as the type of technology used, raw materials, and process efficiency.
Lower specific energy consumption indicates higher energy efficiency in the smelting process.
Examples of technologies that can reduce specific energy consumption include prebake cell technology and inert anode technology.

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12.8 kWh per ton Al