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Special Edition Arabal 2019 Conference UMINIUM Journal L International A Special Edition Arabal 2019 Conference Alba to host Arabal 2019 Conference The primary aluminium in- dustry in the Gulf region System optimization for emissions reductions in feeding systems for alu- minium electrolysis cells Gautschi Engineering: Technologically up to the mark with the best market participants More efficiency in fur- nace tending operations New protections © Alba against potline freeze 19 to 21 November 2019 2019 Conference L in the Kingdom of Bahrain A B A AR SPECIAL MÖLLER® PNEUMATIC CONVEYING AND STORAGE Reduce emission with Direct Pot Feeding System KEY BENEFITS ֆ Reduced dust emission. ֆ Consistent alumina quality. ֆ No scaling, no attrition and no segregation. We help you to reduce your dust emissions up to Get in touch with us 90% from the pot feeding system to the gas treatment +49 4101 788-124 centre. 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ALUMINIUM · Special Edition 2019 3 SPECIAL AR A B al 2 0 1 9 C O N F E R ence COntent Alba the host of Arabal 2019 Conference ....................... 4 Arabal 2019 – the conference programme ..................... 5 The primary aluminium industry in the Gulf region .......... 6 Successful system optimization for emissions reductions in feeding systems for aluminium electrolysis cells .......... 10 Sohar Aluminium – ‘Smelter of the Future’ .................... 14 EGA: innovative equipment for safe 10 operation of potrooms ............................................... 16 Hertwich supplies multi-chamber melting furnace to Exlabesa ...................................... 20 Innovations in charging and skimming ......................... 22 Rio Tinto to review future of New Zealand‘s Aluminium Smelter ................................................... 24 Contribution of Icsoba in setting development trends in global bauxite, alumina and aluminium industry ........ 25 More efficiency in furnaces tending operations ............. 30 First successful cast from the Alba Potline 6 16 expansion casthouse furnaces .................................... 32 Primary aluminium activities in 2019 ........................... 34 Ma’aden Aluminium implements 8Sigma MES solution for automotive sheet plant ...................... 40 Gautschi Engineering: Technologically up to the mark with the best market participants ...............41 New protections against potline freeze for aluminium smelters ............................................. 44 Furnace optimization through in-house improvements ............................................. 47 First attempt to break the 10 kWh/kg 41 aluminium barrier using a wide cell design ................... 50 HHCellVolt: an improved software tool for aluminium smelting ............................................. 55 Inserenten dieser Ausgabe List of advertisers Online magnetic optimization of a full potline .............. 58 Drache GmbH, Germany 21 The Virtual Battery – a solution for Germany Fives Group, France 13 FLSmidth Hamburg GmbH, Germany 2 and a contribution to the global aluminium industry ...... 60 Riedhammer GmbH, Germany 17 Tokai Cobex, Germany 15 Imprint ................................................................... 49 ALUMINIUM · Special Edition 2019 3 A L U mini U M J O U R nal E - pape R SPECIAL Alba the host of Arabal 2019 Conference Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) will host the Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. We look prestigious Arabal 2019 event under the forward to welcoming our peers and industry patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa bin experts to showcase Bahrain’s thriving alu- Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of minium sector. We look forward to hosting the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 19 to 21 Arabal 2019 at a time that Alba’s evolution to November 2019 at the Gulf Hotel in Bah- become the largest aluminium smelter is mov- rain. Held under the theme Shaping the ing ahead as planned.” Future of Aluminium in the Arab Region, Arabal 2019 is being hosted for the fifth Alba – largest aluminium time by the Kingdom of Bahrain. smelter in the world Arabal, the Arab International Aluminium Starting as a 120,000-tpy smelter in 1971, Conference & Exhibition, which started in Alba produced more than a million tonnes 1983, has become an event of international of aluminium in 2018. The company’s prod- repute, bringing together industry leaders uct portfolio comprises high-grade aluminium from around the world to discuss current is- and value-added products including standard sues in the aluminium industry whilst also ex- and T-ingots, extrusion billets, rolling slabs, ploring investment opportunities. It comprises properzi ingots and molten aluminium. The a conference focusing on the current industry Potline 6 expansion will boost Alba’s annual prospects and challenges, as well as an inter- production capacity to 1.5 million tonnes and © Alba national exhibition coupled with workshops, make the company the world’s largest alu- HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the a site visit and networking platforms. minium smelter. The Line 6 expansion is one Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain On this occasion, Alba’s chairman of the of the biggest brownfield developments in the board of directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Middle East Region. With a capex of around site visit is free of charge for all conference Daij Al Khalifa, said: “Arabal is reputed as USD3 billion, Potline 6 will use EGA’s propri- delegates but the number of participants is one of the premium platforms for the alumin- etary DX+ Ultra Technology. limited to 75 only. Pre-registration is man- ium industry in the Arab world that brings to- datory and Alba will need to receive a copy gether the who’s who of the aluminium indus- Exclusive visit to Alba’s Line 6 of your valid ID / passport for submission to try across the globe. Being the first aluminium Alba security. Kindly note that all pre-regis- smelter in the GCC, Alba is privileged to host Alba offers to Arabal conference delegates trations for Alba smelter visit will close on the 36th edition of the prestigious Arabal un- a smelter site visit, which will take place in 5 November 2019. ■ der the patronage of the Prime Minster HRH the morning of Tuesday, 19 November. The 4 ALUMINIUM · Special Edition 2019 ALUMINIUM · Special Edition 2019 5 SPECIAL AR A B al 2 0 1 9 C O N F E R ence Arabal 2019 – the conference programme Shaping the future of aluminium in the Arab region PRE-CONFERENCE DAY TUESDAY, 19 NOV. 10:00 – 13:00 Alba plant visit (Plant visit by special registration only. Limited space.) 16:00 – 18:00 Workshops Workshop 1: Aluminium premiums – utiliz- ing independent reference prices (assessed by PRAs) and exchange-listed premiums con- tracts Workshop 2: Safety in the aluminium indus- try rent and future performance? 19:00 – 21:00 Welcome reception • Is regulation the key to increase LME prices? DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV. minium for innovative products and advanced 15:00 – 16:00 SESSION 4: Bahrain after applications 09:00 – 10:00 Registration Line 6 – growth of downstream and antici- • Aluminium as a substitute for other 10:00 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony pated challenges materials and vice versa • Opening Speech, Mohamed Al Naki, • Impact of Line 6 on the downstream in • Automotive – EU reduced emissions – chairman, Arabal the economy in terms of employment and laws and regulations and the need for • Alba Speech, Video to highlight the customer development lighter vehicles Prime Minister’s support to Alba • Trends and developments and the • Aluminium alloys in aerospace and its role • Award ceremony anticipated challenges in producing next generation aircraft • Official exhibition opening and ribbon • The role of technology and innovation in cutting ceremony securing success 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 – 12:00 SESSION 1: Arab Smelter Pan- 11:00 – 11:45 SESSION 8: Panel discussion: el – impact of current economic challenges on 16:00 – 17:00 SESSION 5: Energy efficiency environment, sustainability and recycling the aluminium industry and its impact on energy costs • Linking the current capabilities of the alu- • Arab aluminium smelters’ current position • Arab power managers to share the issues minium industry to sustainability targets versus the world (existing and potential) and how to deal • Maintaining compliance to environmental • Influencers on the value chain with it requirements and legislation • View on current LME prices and • Energy considerations and rising costs of • The role of R&D and advanced technolo- premiums and other market forces power generation gies in maintaining the bottom line and • Impacts of USA and Europe aluminium • The current use and potential of reducing waste, cost and overheads taxation renewable energy • The future of the circular economy – innovations in recycling 12:00 – 13:00 SESSION 2: Panel Discussion: 17:00 – 17:15 Closure of Day 1 Outlook for the global aluminium industry 19:00 Arabal gala dinner hosted by Alba 11:45 – 12:30 SESSION 9: Safety as a driver • Industry trends, opportunities, challenges DAY 2 – THURSDAY, 21 NOV. for growth and success and future predictions • The best practices / approaches to incor- • The forces that will impact supply / 08:30 – 09:00 Morning coffee porate industrial health and safety as an demand from a global perspective 09:00 – 09:45 SESSION 6: Investing in up- instrument for success • Raw materials – bauxite and alumina stream: opportunities and risks • Protecting individuals
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