2018 Control of Potline Scrubber & Fugitive Emissions for Aluminum Smelters Course (5. 21-24, 2018 *Québec City, Québec, Canada)

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Control of Potline Scrubber & Fugitive Emissions for Aluminum Smelters is solely focused on providing a complete, intensive overview of the latest techniques, as well as the fundamental knowledge necessary for effectively managing and reducing emissions in aluminum smelting.

Returning after two successful events in 2016 and 2017, this course is the newest offering in TMS¡¯s highly impactful series of courses developed expressly for the aluminum industry since 1995. It is sponsored by the TMS Light Metals Division (LMD) and Aluminum Committee.

What You Will Learn

This four-day course will feature in-depth presentations encompassing the broadest possible scope of knowledge and ideas that can be leveraged in a variety of situations. Technical topics for this course include:

  • Overview of emissions
  • Emission fundamentals-fluoride, SO2, particulates
  • Pot ventilation and scrubber technologies
  • Dry scrubber design
  • Dry scrubber operation (focus on injector reactors and baghouse design)
  • SO2 wet scrubber operation and control
  • Practical tips to evaluate scrubber technology bidding stage
  • Advancements and developments in potline scrubbing, including gas cooling options
  • Management of potroom fugitive emissions
  • Interactive discussions and workgroups
  • Smelter field visit

Who Will Benefit

  • Plant and training managers, process engineers, and other technical personnel at aluminum smelters who are interested in managing environmental emissions
  • Suppliers of environmental control equipment
  • Young professions looking to develop their career in the aluminum industry
  • Those aspiring to leadership in environmental management within their company and the aluminum industry