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TMS 2009: Aluminum Program February 15-19, 2009 • San Francisco, California
Covering all aspects of aluminum production and use, from extraction of bauxite to aluminum reduction to application of alloys, the aluminum program brings together representatives from the world’s largest aluminum-producing companies to discuss the latest developments in the field.
View three sample presentations from the 2009 Annual Meeting roundtable on aluminum reduction:
- Alumineriede Deschambault -- Fluoride Reduction Continuous Improvement
Presented by Denis Guay, Patrick Alain, and Gilles Dufour
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- Operational Excellence at Rio Tinto Alcan Alma Plant
Presented by Bertrand Allano
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- Current Increase, Power Efficiency Improvement and PFC Reduction at RTA Bell Bay Smelter
Presented by Geoff Bearne
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- Sustainability and Growth by Energy Efficiency
Presented by Jules Cote
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- Emissions from Su3 and Su4 at Hydro Sunndal
Presented by Bjorn Moxnes, Linda Aaram, Knut Solbu and Halvor Kvande
[View Presentation]
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The Aluminum 2009 program will include the following symposia:
- Alumina and Bauxite
This symposium will cover key issues related to alumina and bauxite production, such as fundamentals, chemistry and operational improvements in the Bayer process. [MORE]
- Aluminum Cold Rolling and Strip Processing
Learn about cold rolling process related issues from the hot rolled coil or plate to the cold rolled strip, sheet or foil of aluminum alloys. [MORE]
- Aluminum Hot Rolling
Hear presentations about hot rolling process related issues from the ingot to the hot rolled coil or plate of aluminum alloys.
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- Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications
All aspects of the physical and mechanical metallurgy of aluminum alloys will be presented at this symposium.
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- Aluminum Reduction Technology
Attendees will hear about the latest developments in aluminum reduction at this symposium with a focus on the cell.
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- Cast Shop for Aluminum Production
A variety of subjects important to the cast shop are discussed in this symposium, including charge materials, pre-furnace treatment, melting, and environmental issues.
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- Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production
Attendees will learn about advances not only in carbon technology but also in electrode materials and fabrication technologies.
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- General Abstracts: Light Metals Division
Presentations range from aluminum as windings in transformers to selenium treatment technologies. [MORE]
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Plan on attending one of these practical short courses or workshops! Visit the
Short Courses web page for
a complete list of courses being offered.
- Alumina Refinery Fundamentals and Practice
This course provides an overview of the Bayer alumina process and fundamentals of alumina calcination, process design criteria, and operational and maintenance requirements for large calciners in the alumina industry.
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- Aluminum Metal Treatment
This short course will address both the theoretical and practical aspects of metal treatment. [MORE]
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- Light Metals Networking Reception
Join colleagues and meet other attendees
with an interest in light metals, from 6 to 8 p.m.
on Sunday, February 15, to view posters and network.
- Aluminum Plenary Session
This plenary session will focus on current economic conditions and include speakers from top aluminum companies around the world. Confirmed speakers to date include: Galdino Claro, Chief Executive Officer, Aleris Americas, and Dick Evans, Executive Director and Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Alcan.
- Light Metals Division Luncheon Lecture
Congratulate this year’s Light Metals Division award winners at this special
luncheon.
Lecture by Rajeev Ahuja, Uppsala University,
“Nano Approaches to Using Light Metals Magnesium and Aluminum in Hydrogen Storage”. [MORE]
(Order tickets on the registration form.)
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For
more information on these or additional proceedings, please visit the
Proceedings page.
- Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications
- Light Metals 2009
- Supplemental Proceedings Volume 3: General Paper Selections
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