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TMS 2019 Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis Course: The Definitive Theory and Practice of Primary Aluminum Production (IAE 19)

November 10-14, 2019 • Aluminium Bahrain Plant • Askar, Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain)

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Course Cancelled

The TMS 2019 Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis Course: The Definitive Theory and Practice of Primary Aluminum Production (IAE 19) Course scheduled for November 10-14, 2019 has been withdrawn and will be rescheduled at a later date to be determined.

Please continue to check the website for up to date announcements and details as they become available.

This five-day course is planned to be interactive in nature, comprised of lectures with open group discussions, lectures, and a smelter visit. The 2019 Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis course promotes the exchange of scientific and technological advancements in primary aluminum production to a worldwide audience. The program includes, but is not limited to the following topics:

  • Busbars and MHD of High Amperage Cells
  • Cathodes - Cathode Lining Degradation Mechanisms
  • Cathodes - Cathode Lining Materials Selection and Design Issues
  • Cell Operational Diagnostics
  • Cell Shutdown and Restart
  • Cell Voltage and Alumina Feeding Control
  • Current Efficiency. Theory and Practices for Continuous Improvement
  • Energy Consumption
  • Impact of Alumina Properties on Pot Operations
  • Introduction to the Aluminum Electrolysis Process
  • Maximizing Pots in Operation
  • Measurements Techniques for Pot Analysis
  • Practical Cell Operation Problems - Questions from Participants and Discussion and Sharing of Experiences
  • Safety First! Electrical Safety in Potrooms

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