TMS 2014 Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis:
The Definitive Course on the Theory and Practice of Primary Aluminum Production
November 16-20, 2014 ● Dubai, UAE
This is the definitive course on the theory and practice of primary aluminum production. Participants will be enriched by this
5-day course, which will provide a comprehensive understanding of the electrolysis process, as well as an overview of the
state-of- the-art aluminum production.
Technical and project managers, superintendents, supervisors and operators of Hall-Heroult cells, developers of primary aluminum production technology, and anyone with an interest in aluminum production would benefit from this course.
- Anodes in the Cell
- Anode Effect Mechanism and Emission Rates
- Cathode Technology
- Cell Busbars at Increased Amperage
- Cell Energy Input and Its Utilization
- Cell Shutdown and Restart
- Crust and Alumina Powder Dissolution and Cell Feeding
- Current Efficiency Theory and Practices for Continuous Improvement
- Diagnosis and Corrections of Problem Pots
- Electrolyte Compositions
- Electrical Safety in Potrooms
- Fluoride Emissions Control
- Heat Balance Fundamentals
- Impact of Alumina Properties on Pot Operations
- Introduction to the Aluminum Electrolysis Process
- Measures to Control Metal Purity in Prebake Reduction Cells
- Measurements Technique for Pot Analysis
- Measures to Manage Pot Complement
- Pot Resistance and Alumina Feeding Control
- Temperature and Chemistry Control
- Trends in the Global Aluminum Industry
For more information about this meeting, please complete the meeting inquiry form or contact:
TMS Meeting Services
184 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale , PA 15086-7514 USA
Telephone (724) 776-9000, ext. 243
(800) 759-4TMS
Fax: (724) 776-3770
E-mail: mtgserv@tms.org