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Anode Technology for the Aluminum Industry
November 1–5, 2015 ● Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Online registration is now closed.
Onsite registrations are welcome beginning Sunday, November 1 at 7:30 a.m.
Leading experts in the anode technology field will provide an overview of the key principles and operating practices needed for consistent production of high-quality anodes necessary for optimum potroom operations in this course sponsored by the TMS Aluminum Committee and the Light Metals Division.
WHO ATTENDS
The course is directed toward plant managers, anode area managers, process engineers, technical managers, and anode area supervisors.
TECHNICAL SCOPE
The Anode Technology course will provide a basic understanding of the principles and operating practices needed for consistent production of high-quality anodes that are necessary for optimum potroom operations.
Raw Materials
  • Petroleum Coke
  • Coal Tar Pitch
Green Mill
  • Raw Materials
  • Dry Aggregate
  • Preheating
  • Mixing
  • Forming
  • Cooling
Baking Furnace
  • Packing
  • Sealing
  • Firing
  • Draft Control
  • Cooling
  • Unpacking
  • "Dirty" Fires
  • Holding a Fire
  • Firing the Crossover
Rodding
  • Anode Butt Cleaning and Processing
  • Anode Butt Sodium and Calcium
  • Cast Iron Chemistry
  • Induction Furnace Operation
  • Condition of Yokes and Stubs
  • Rodded Anode Quality Criteria
  • Anode Covering Material
Anode Core Analysis
  • Macroscopic Evaluation
Potroom
  • Anode Problems
  • Anode Covering Material
Fume Control
  • Green Mill
  • Baking Furnace
Data Analysis and Process Management
View the Program Agenda for a list of daily topics to be discussed during the course.

Anode problems that are commonly encountered in pot rooms will also be addressed and their potential causes identified.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
  • Chair: Euel Cutshall, EC Consulting
Organizing Committee
  • Les Edwards, Rain CII Carbon LLC
  • Steve Lindsay, Alcoa Inc.
  • Barry Sadler, Net Carbon Consulting Pty Ltd
  • Robert Wombles, Koppers Industries, Inc.
FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this meeting, please complete the meeting inquiry form or contact:

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