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Research and Development of a Full Lifecycle Quality Traceability System for Prebaked Anode Carbon Blocks

Author(s)

Pengtao Jia1,*, Zihao Shen1, Huaibin Gao2, Yu Ma2

Affiliation(s)

1School of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China 2School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

To address industry pain points such as fragmented data across the production–utilization–recycling chain of prebaked carbon anodes, difficulties in data association, and low traceability efficiency, this paper proposes a full-lifecycle quality traceability system. The system implements the “one-item-one-code” principle and employs a hierarchical identification technique that combines laser marking with high-temperature-resistant ink spraying to ensure legibility and integrity of identifiers under harsh conditions of high temperature and strong corrosion. It integrates critical data from key stages—including raw material receipt, forming and baking, warehouse logistics, assembly and matching, electrolytic usage, maintenance and repair, and spent anode recovery—and adopts a three-layer architecture (perception layer, network layer, and application layer) to build an integrated system encompassing identifier assignment, multi-source data acquisition, and intelligent data analysis. Compared with traditional traceability approaches, the proposed system significantly enhances traceability efficiency and product quality, thereby supporting the digital and intelligent transformation of the industry.

Keywords

Prebaked Carbon Anodes; Full Lifecycle; Quality Traceability System; One-Item-One-Code

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