Alumina Processing Fundamentals
WAAPF34
(Engineering)
Outstanding Features
Engagement in this course will enable plant process personnel to make better and timelier process decisions, leading to reduced production loss opportunities and reduced material consumption.
Our global expert will provide a processing overview for technical and production personnel involved in running and optimizing the processing functions in an alumina refinery.
Course Overview
The course aims to provide participants with an understanding of materials used in the Bayer process, Bayer process chemistry, typical Bayer process unit operations and their impacts, appreciation of key product quality parameters and their impact on downstream smelting operations.
Target Audience
The course is aimed at refinery personnel who are unfamiliar with the fundamentals of the Bayer Process.It is recommended for junior process engineers and supervisors, with little or no alumina refinery experience.
You Will Learn How to
In this course you will learn how to:Develop an understanding of Bayer Process fundamental chemistry and its creationDevelop an understanding of common unit operations in Bayer plantsDevelop an understanding of how operating practices impact on Bayer plant performanceDevelop an appreciation of how product alumina quality variations impact on downstream smelter performance
Topics
Birth of the Bayer Process (history)Bauxite to Alumina Processing OverviewBauxite Minerals and their ImpactsPlant Liquor Chemistry BasicsDigestion – Alumina ExtractionClarification – Residue SeparationPrecipitationClassification and FiltrationCalcinationImpurity ManagementWater ManagementProduct QualityCleaning PracticesAdditives
Course Details
Day 1 What is Alumina?Bayer Process FundamentalsKey Cost Drivers Day 2 Bauxite Processing FunctionsBauxite Key Parameter ImpactsResidue Processing Day 3 Hydrate ProductionCalcinationEnergy ProcessesDay 4Water BalanceAdditivesDay 5 TroubleshootingCommon Process Calculations
Course Length
5 Days
Course Director
Jock Armstrong
Certifications
Upon completion, you will receive a Worley Academy Certificate of Completion.