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2019 TMS Control of Potline Scrubbers & Fugitive Emissions for Aluminum Smelters Course (PSFE 19)

June 17-20, 2019 • The Rilano Hotel Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

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Course Curriculum


In addition to lectures, this course features interactive discussion sessions where attendees have a chance to problem solve and present group work with all participants.

This four-day course is planned to be interactive in nature, featuring lectures with open group discussions, and a smelter visit to the Hamburg TRIMET Aluminium plant. 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 in this course include fluorides, SO2, and particulates.

Individual lectures will be centered on the following topical areas:
  • 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
  • Tour of the TRIMET Aluminium plant in Hamburg, Germany

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