Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis 2014(11.16-20,UAE)

*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 4.5-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.

WHO ATTENDS

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.

TOPICS

  • 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

*Website: http://www.tms.org/meetings/2014/IAE2014/home.aspx#.U-xMlzocSUl