Why is aluminium smelting industry close to power sector? Describe other important factors for locating of the aluminium smelting. Why is this industry gaining importance? Give reasons
Answers
You see, during electricity distribution the initial stages have high voltage whereas when it comes to the consumer end its value is greatly reduced(using step down transformers). Due to the high power requirements of aluminium smelters, aluminium smelting industry hence are always located close to the power sector.
importance :
increasing demand of aluminium
it is mixed with other elements such as iron , etc
it is very light
it is good conductor of heat and electricity
it is used to make wires
it is used to made plates , rings , etc
so due to these reasons it is gaining importance and popularity
Answer:
(I) aluminium smelting industry is close to the power sector as regular supply of electricity is the prerequisite for the industry.
(ii) 18,600 kwh of electricity is needed per ton of bauxite ore for manufacturing aluminium.
Aluminium smelting plants in the country are located in odisha, West bengal, kerala, uttar pradesh, chhattisgarh, maharashtra and tamil nadu.