Copper Electrowinning: The Tankhouse Operator’s Guide
G & Y Mining Process Series — Book 5
Copper Electrowinning: The Tankhouse Operator's Guide
Running Cells, Electrolyte and Cathode Quality for LME Grade A Copper
By Ackson Mwape · PDF eBook · 48 pages · First edition 2026
Every tonne of copper the mine sells passes through the tankhouse. This guide shows operators and supervisors how to run electrolyte, current and electrodes for high current efficiency, how to find and clear shorts, how to look after anodes and blanks, and how to make cathode that meets LME Grade A every time, safely. Book 5 of the series.
Who it's for
What makes it useful on shift
Faraday's law, current density, current efficiency and kWh per tonne, with a worked monthly CE example you can use on your own plant.
Copper, acid, iron, manganese, chloride, cobalt, guar and organic; cells, blanks, anodes, busbars, rectifiers and filters.
Short detection with IR cameras and gaussmeters, harvesting and stripping, anode care and every common cathode defect.
Daily checklist, short detection log, cathode inspection sheet, CE worksheet, troubleshooting table, 20-question self-test and glossary.
What's inside
- From Electrolyte to Cathode
- Electrolyte Chemistry
- Current, Voltage and Current Efficiency
- Cells, Electrodes and Busbars
- Rectifiers and DC Power
- The Electrolyte Circuit
- Harvesting and Stripping
- Cathode Quality
- Shorts and Hot Spots
- Anode Care
- Troubleshooting the Tankhouse
- Tankhouse Safety
- KPIs and Continuous Improvement
Plus: Daily Tankhouse Checklist · Short Detection Log · Cathode Inspection Sheet · Current Efficiency Worksheet · Self-Test and Answers · Glossary
How to order
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About the author
Ackson Mwape works in copper solvent extraction on the Zambian Copperbelt and is the founder of G & Y Solutions Limited, a Chingola-based supplier of mining chemicals, industrial consumables and procurement services to the mining sector.
Questions
What format is it?
A PDF eBook (48 pages, 6×9 in) that opens on any phone, tablet or computer, and can be printed.
How fast will I receive it?
Usually within a few hours of payment confirmation during business hours (CAT, Monday to Saturday).
Can I share it with colleagues?
Each copy is licensed to one buyer. For teams, please request a site licence.
Refunds
Because this is a digital product, sales are final once the file is delivered. If your file does not arrive or will not open, contact us and we will resend it promptly.
This book provides general educational information. It does not replace site-specific operating procedures, electrical safety rules, supplier data or professional engineering advice. © 2026 Ackson Mwape. Published by G & Y Solutions Limited, Chingola, Zambia.