th 8 International Training Course Organized by R&D Carbon Ltd. in Thun-Gwatt, Switzerland 17 - 21 September 2018 Anodes - From the Raw Materials to the Pot Performance Get familiar with the essentials of anode production and performance in the pots: Understand the options of raw material suppliers and requirements of aluminium producers Get to the bottom of the anode manufacturing process Learn to improve anode quality and reduce production cost These topics will be discussed: Anode Raw Materials Green Anode Production Baking Rodding Thermal Shock Resistance Slotted Anodes Carbon Dusting in Pots Quality Improvement Specifications Process Optimization Cost Evaluations New Technologies Visit us on our web-site http://www.rd-carbon.com Register before 15 June 2018 SAVE CHF 600
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th8 International Training Course
Organized by R&D Carbon Ltd.
in Thun-Gwatt, Switzerland
17 - 21 September 2018
Anodes - From the Raw Materials
to the Pot Performance
Get familiar with the essentials of anode production
and performance in the pots:
Understand the options of raw material suppliers and requirements
of aluminium producers
Get to the bottom of the anode manufacturing process
Learn to improve anode quality and reduce production cost
These topics will be discussed:
Anode Raw Materials
Green Anode Production
Baking
Rodding
Thermal Shock Resistance
Slotted Anodes
Carbon Dusting 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 2018
SAVECHF 600
17.00 Registration desk opens at the Deltapark Resort
18.00 Welcome cocktail reception
19.30 Dinner in Deltapark Resort
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
16.00 Anode bakingBake furnace characteristics
16.30 Discussion
18.30 Social program with networking opportunities
13.30 Anode qualityDefinition and interpretation of specifications
13.50 Anode rodding: procedure and effects
14.00 Basics of reduction processCell design and reactions in the cellInfluence of anodes on heat balance
15.00 Coffee and tea break
15.30 Anode properties and burning behaviourAnode consumpton mechanismsInfluence of raw materials on anode quality
16.30 Discussion
18.30 Social program with networking opportunities
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 40 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.
About Your Presenters:
Monday, 17 September 2018
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Anodes - From the Raw Materials to the Pot Performance
Anodes - From the Raw Materials to the Pot Performance
08.00 Departure to Sierre
10.00 Visit of R&D Carbon technology centerLaboratory: Carbon research and testingPilot plant: From coke calciner to graphitization furnaceAnode baking test flue and equipment development
12.00 Lunch
13.30 Departure to GrimentzVisit the Lake Moiry surrounded by the Alps
Promenade in the traditional village of GrimentzClosing dinner
22.00 Departure back to Deltapark Resort in Thun-Gwatt
Since its 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 metal, oil and coal industry. Today, we are recognized by our customers as the leading authority in the transfer of innovative carbon technology.
With this course we offer a forum to professionals for exchanging information and experience beyond the limits of their corporation.
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 performance is most 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 anode consumption and carbon dusting 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 gain a principal understanding about the anode production and performance in the pots,you become a competent discussion partner for the raw material supplier, the anode manufacturer, the aluminium producer and the trader,you get the tools to work with in the practice.
R&D Carbon has developed this course where you learn the essentials about anode production and performance:
With this course
08.30 Anode properties and burning behaviour, continuedInfluence of recipe and processing parameters on anode qualityAnode performance in pots
10.00 Coffee and tea break
10.30 Anode thermal shockAnode cracking, its causes and how to avoid it
11.10 Slotted anodes: production and performance
11.40 Discussion
12.00 Lunch
13.30 Optimization trials to reduce smelter costPaste plant: recipe and processing parametersBake furnace: operation and baking parameters
14.30 Coffee and tea break
15.00 Outlook: worldwide technological trendsChange of anode raw material characteristicsRequirements of a new anode plant
16.00 Discussion
16.40 Closing word
17.00 Conclusion of technical sessions
18.30 Social program with networking opportunities
Friday, 21 September 2018
Goals of the Course
Thursday, 20 September 2018
Registration Fee for 1 person additional
person*
Before 15 June 2018 CHF 4'150 CHF 3'650
Before 15 July 2018 CHF 4'450 CHF 3'950
From 16 July 2018 CHF 4'750 CHF 4'250
* from the same plant site
I cannot attend the course. Please send me the course proceedings for CHF 675.-
By mail:R&D Carbon Ltd.Attn. Nicole FischerP.O. Box 362CH-3960 SierreSwitzerland
Any questions?Call (+41) 27 - 459 29 29 oremail at [email protected]
Nicole will be happy to help you
17 - 21 September 2018
**** DELTAPARK Resort
Deltaweg 29
3645 Thun-Gwatt, Switzerland
www.deltapark.ch
The course takes place in the Deltapark Resort in Thun-Gwatt. Rooms should be booked through R&D Carbon to take advantage of the special rate. For hotel information and directions from the airport check www.deltapark.ch.
Thun can easily be reached by train from the airport of Zurich within 1:40 h and from Geneva within 2:20 h. The Deltapark Resort is located in Thun-Gwatt; from the train station of Thun it is a 12 minute ride by bus line 1.
Please check the options for the hotel reservation:
Double room(2 persons)
Arrival
Departure
Comfort
Basic
Single room(1 person)
Prices perroom & nightincl breakfast
17 Sept. 2018
22 Sept. 2018
CHF 195.-
CHF 165.-
CHF 300.-
other:
other:
CHF 240.-
The registration shall be made prior to 31 August 2018.The registration fee includes all course material, all meals, beverage breaks and organized social events. The hotel accomodation is not included in the fee. A limited allocation of rooms has been reserved at the Deltapark Resort.
Registrations can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment or proof of payment. Discounted fees only apply when payment is received within the offer period.
Cancellation is possible free of charge until 7 September 2018. Cancellations received after 7 September 2018 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.
