Meeting Resources

2023 TMS Control of Potline Scrubbers & Fugitive Emissions for Aluminum Smelters Course (PSFE 2023)

September 10-14, 2023 • The Gulf Hotel Bahrain • Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Course Curriculum

Lectures by leading experts in the field, open group discussions, and a smelter visit to a plant highlight this operations-focused, four-day course. It will cover the control of potline emissions from primary aluminum smelters, focusing on scrubber and potroom fugitive emissions; fundamentals, scrubber design and operation (both dry and SO2 wet scrubbing); pot ventilation and fugitive emission controls; best practices; and upcoming advancements in technology. Emissions focused on in this course include fluorides, SO2, and particulates.

Specific topics to be addressed include:
  • Overview of Emissions
  • Emission Fundamentals – Fluoride, SO2, Particulates
  • Pot Ventilation & Scrubber Technologies
  • Dry Scrubber Design
  • Dry Scrubber Operation (focus on Injector Reactors + Baghouse Designs)
  • SO2 Wet Scrubber Operation & Control
  • Practical Tips to Evaluate Scrubber Technology Bidding Stage
  • Advancements & Developments in Potline Scrubbing, including Gas Cooling Options Management of Potroom Fugitive Emissions

For More Information

For more information about this course, please contact:

TMS Meeting Services
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Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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