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International Training Course
Organized by R&D Carbon Ltd.
in Martigny, Switzerland
22 - 26 September 2014
Anodes - From the Raw Materials
to the Pot Performance
Get familiar with the essentials about anodes:Understand the possibilities of the anode raw material suppliers
and the requirements of the aluminium producers
Get to the bottom of the anode manufacturing process
Learn how to improve the anode quality and reduce the aluminium
production cost
These topics will be discussed:
Anode Raw Materials
Green Anode Production
Baking
Rodding
Thermal Shock Resistance
Slotted Anodes
Burning Behaviour in Pots
Quality Improvement
Specifications
Process Optimization
Cost Evaluations
New Technologies
Visit us on our web-site http://www.rd-carbon.com
Register before15 June 2014
SAVECHF 700
Anodes - From the Raw Materials to the Pot Performance
Dr. Markus Meierjoined R&D Carbon in 1991 after his graduation as a mechanical engineer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. In 1995 he completed his PhD thesis about the cracking behaviour of carbon anodes. Today he is the vice president of technical services and responsible for plant audits, plant optimizations, technical assistance and quality assurance. He conducts tailored training courses and is a regular conference speaker.
Raymond Perruchoudhas been active as a chemical engineer in the carbon industry over the past 37 years first at Alusuisse and then as a co-founder of R&D Carbon Ltd. in 1986. His expertise in raw materials and anode manufacturing process is well recognized. Today he is the vice president of carbon research at R&D Carbon with widespread activities in oil refineries to aluminium smelters.
Peter Sulgergraduated in electric and electronic engineering at the technical school of Rapperswil in 1985. He joined R&D Carbon in 1996. He is well recognized in the industry for his expertise in anode furnace design and operation. Today he is the vice president of process and system development. He is responsible for all technical services related to the bake furnace and the firing system including audits and optimization trials.
Julien Wyssearned his degree in mechanical and materials engineering at the technical school in Sion in 2009, where he completed his diploma thesis with cum laude. After one year of work as assistant in the University of Applied Sciences in Sion, he joined R&D Carbon in 2010. As laboratory manager he is responsible today for all testing activities related to research and industrial projects.
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Monday, 22 September 2014
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
17.00 Registration desk opens at the Hotel Vatel
18.00 Welcome cocktail reception
19.30 Dinner in Hotel Vatel
08.30 Reception of the participantsDistribution of proceedings and general information
09.00 IntroductionAnodes used for the aluminium production
09.20 Anode raw materialsPetroleum coke
10.00 Coffee and tea break
10.30 Anode raw materials, continuedCoal tar pitchAnode butts
11.30 Discussion
12.00 Lunch
13.30 Green anode productionPaste plant layoutDry aggregate preparationPaste preparation
15.00 Coffee and tea break
15.30 Green anode production, continuedForming and cooling
Monday, 22 September 2014
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
16.00 Anode baking: Principles
16.30 Discussion
18.30 Networking during visit of Roman amphitheaterfollowed by dinner
08.30 Welcome and introduction to 2nd course day
08.40 Anode baking, continuedBake furnace characteristicsBake furnace operation
10.00 Coffee and tea break
10.30 Anode qualityTest methods
11.30 Discussion
12.00 Lunch
13.30 Anode qualityTest methods, cont.Definition and interpretation of specifications
14.30 Visit of R&D Carbon technology centerLaboratory: Carbon research and testingPilot plant: From coke calciner to graphitizationfurnaceAnode baking: Test flue and equipment developmentEngineering: Conceptual design of carbon plants
19.00 Networking during cultural evening withdegustation of local dishes
Wednesday, 24 September 2014Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Since the formation in 1986, the key mission of R&D Carbon has always been to persistently strive for innovative solutions with profound research and development projects. Our main activities are technical assistance and supply for the global aluminium, petroleum coke and pitch industry. Today, we are recognized by our customers as the leading authority in the transfer of innovative carbon technology.
With this course we would like to offer a forum to professionals for the exchange of information and experience beyond the limits of their corporation.
Anodes - From the Raw Materials to the Pot Performance
About R&D Carbon:
Concise information to advanceyour professional skills
Whether you are an anode raw material supplier, an anode manufacturer, an aluminium producer or a trader: This course is intended for professionals with technical or commercial background who want to broaden their knowledge about the black side of aluminium production.
In the field of the primary aluminium production the anode quality is relevant for the smelter. From all cost factors, the anode quality has the biggest variable impact on the aluminium production cost. Top smelters have well understood to produce aluminium at lowest possible cost by focussing permamently on an optimum anode quality.
What is the link between the anode raw materials and the resulting anode quality?Understand how the anode quality can be improved by optimizing the processing parameters of the paste plant and bake furnace.Bring the knowledge into your company about how to reduce the anode consumption and how this affects the costs.What instruments do you have to quantify the costs and savings?How can you implement the findings of this course into your daily work?What are the latest technological trends?
you have gained the most relevant basics about the anodes,you are a competent discussion partner for the raw material supplier, the anode manufacturer, the aluminium producer and the trader,you have the tools to work with in the practice.
R&D Carbon Ltd. has developed this course where you learn in four days the essentials about the anodes:
After this course
Goals of the Course
Friday, 26 September 2014
08.30 Welcome and introduction to 4th course day
08.40 Optimization trials to reduce smelting costPaste plant: recipe and processing parametersBake furnace: operation and baking parameters
10.00 Coffee and tea break
10.30 Outlook: worldwide technological trendsChange of anode raw material characteristicsRequirements of a new anode plant
11.30 Summary and final discussion
12.00 Closing word
12.15 Conclusion of technical sessions
12.30 Lunch
14.00 Departure to GrimentzVisit the Lake Moiry surrounded by the AlpsPromenade in the old and traditional village of GrimentzClosing dinner
Friday, 26 September 2014Thursday, 25 September 2014
08.30 Welcome and introduction to 3rd course day
08.40 Anode roddingProcedure and influencing factors
09.10 Basics of reduction processCell design and reactions in the cellInfluence of anodes on heat balance
10.00 Coffee and tea break
10.30 Anode properties and and burning behaviourAnode consumption mechanismsInfluence of raw material quality on anode properties
11.30 Discussion
12.00 Lunch
13.30 Anode properties and burning behaviour, continuedInfluence of recipe and processing parameters on anode propertiesNet carbon consumption: CO and airburn, dusting2
14.30 Coffee and tea break
15.00 Anode thermal shockAnode cracking, its causes and how to avoid it
15.45 Slotted anodes: production and performance
16.30 Discussion
18.30 Networking during visit of medieval castleLa Batiaz in Martigny followed by Raclette dinner
Thursday, 25 September 2014
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Anodes - From the Raw Materials
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22 - 26 September 2014
Hotel Vatel
Centre du Parc, Rue Marconi 19
1920 Martigny, Switzerland
www.hotelvatel.ch
The course will take place in the Hotel Vatel, Centre du Parc in Martigny. Room reservations should be made through R&D Carbon, to take advantage of the special rate. For information about the hotel and directions from the airport check www.hotelvatel.ch.
Martigny can easily be reached by train from the airport of Geneva within 1:40 h and from Zurich within 3:00 h. The Hotel Vatel is located 5 minutes walking distance from the train station of Martigny.
Please check the options for the hotel reservations:
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CHF 157.-
22 Sept. 2014
27 Sept. 2014
CHF 179.-
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The registration shall be made prior to 31 August 2014.The registration fee includes all course material, all meals, beverage breaks and organized social events. Hotel accomodation is not included in the fee. A limited allocation of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Vatel .
Registrations can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment or proof of payment. Discounted fees will only apply when payment is received within the offer period.
Cancellation is possible free of charge until 7 September 2014. Cancellations received after 7 September 2014 are subject to a service charge of 50 % of the registration fee. You are welcome to send a substitute from the same company without extra charge. We reserve the right of program changes in urgent cases.
