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Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis 2007
The definitive course on the theory and practice of primary aluminum production
September 17-21, 2007
Le Merigot Hotel,
Evansville, Indiana
What This Course Offers
- Theoretical and practical aspects of primary aluminum production
- An understanding of the electrolysis process
- Overview of the state of the art
- On-site visit to Alcan Sebree Works
Participate in group discussions and learn to solve technical problems at aluminum smelters, such as diagnosis and treatment of problem pots, and heat balance applied to potline operations.
Course Goals
- To promote more efficient operation of aluminum smelters
- To stimulate corresponding research and development
Who Should Attend
- Technical and project managers
- Supervisors and operators of Hall-Heroult cells
- Contributors to the development of primary aluminum production technology
- Others interested in aluminum production
Be sure to note your personal topics of interest on the application because presenters will customize content to meet specific needs and interests identified!
- Alternative Aluminum Production Processes
- Alumina Quality and Solubility
- Analysis of Potroom Data
- Anodes
- Anode Cover and Anode Rod Damage
- Anode Effect Mechanism and Emissions
- Bath Chemistry
- Carbon Dust in Pots
- Cathode and Cathode Materials
- Cell Operations
- Challenges in Increasing Line Current and Cell Productivity
- Current Efficiency Improvements and Optimization
- Diagnosis of Problem Pots
- Evolution of Prebake Cell Design and Technology
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- Fluoride Emissions
- Heat Balance
- Increasing Pot Productivity
- Magnetohydrodynamics
- Measurement Techniques for Pot Analysis
- Metal Purity
- Perfluorocarbon Emissions
- Pot Productivity
- Pot Operational Diagnostics
- Pot Tuning Optimization
- Practical Application to Operations
- Principles of Aluminum Electrolysis
- Process Control Strategy
- Safety in the Primary Aluminum Industry
- Tour of Aluminum Smelter
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Lectures feature
the following international faculty who will
serve as course presenters:
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Michael Barber |
Alcan, Inc., Canada |
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Dick Jeltsch |
Consultant, USA |
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Erik Jensen |
EAJ Consulting, USA |
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Halvor Kvande |
Hydro Aluminium, Norway |
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Steve Lindsay |
Alcoa Inc., USA |
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Vinko Potocnik |
Consultant, Canada |
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Alton Tabereaux |
Alcoa Inc., Retired, USA |
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Gary Tarcy |
Alcoa Inc., USA |
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Mark Taylor |
University of Auckland, New Zealand |
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Barry Welch |
Welbank Consulting, New Zealand |
| COURSE REGISTRATION & LODGING |
The registration deadline for this meeting has closed.
Registered participants:
Your tuition fee of $1,850 (U.S. Dollars) includes:
- 4-1/2 Day Course
(Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 to 11:30 a.m.)
- Smelter Tour
- Course Notes
- Welcome Reception (Sunday evening)
- Breakfast Daily
- Lunch Daily
- Refreshment Breaks
- Closing Reception/Dinner (Thursday evening)
For additional information, download the brochure application.
Lodging:
Lodging is available at Le Merigot Hotel in Evansville for $109 a night (U.S. Dollars) plus tax for single or double occupancy.
Make your reservations before August 15 to receive this special rate. Telephone (800) 342-5386 or (812) 433-4000 outside the United States.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Christina Raabe
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
184 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale PA 15086 USA
Telephone: 724-776-9000 ext. 212
Facsimile: 724-776-3770
E-mail: raabe@tms.org
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