2010 The University of Auckland Post Graduate Certificate Course in Light Metals Reduction Technology will be held on 24th November to 15th December in Bahrain.
This 3 week intensive and comprehensive programme covers both theoretical and practical aspects, including visits to operating smelters, interactive discussions, pre/post assignments, rigorous assessment and examination in order to maintain a high university standard.
In addition, a two-day forum, on 24th-25th November, is designed for managerial level to disucss the key issues currently affecting the aluminium industry. This dynamic workshop allows industry executives to spend limited time to gain insights on issues and possible solutions at a fraction of the cost. For workshop brochure, please Click here .
Entry into the Post Graduate Certificate programme requires participants to hold a relevant undergraduate degree or have approved industry experience. The course can also be taken as a non University accredited version called Industry Training. (Contact us for non-credited details). For course brochure, please  P G Cert 2010.
The subject content for the Certificate Course is made up of four courses specially geared for the aluminium and other light metals industry, namely:
Electrochemical Engineering
CHEMMAT 717 – Corequisite: CHEMMAT 718, 726, 727
Thermodynamics of aluminium electrolysis; heat and mass balance; components of the cell voltage; anode effect and its mitigation, resistance and voltage tracking; cell magnetics and magnetic modelling.
Completing students will understand the main and side reactions taking place in the reduction process and be able to assess the thermodynamic feasibility of other reduction paths. They will develop competency in the use of HSC Chemistry software to perform heat and mass balances across the reduction cell, predict effects of process changes and to interpret cell voltage and resistance tracks.
Aluminium Reduction Process Operations
CHEMMAT 718 – Corequisite: CHEMMAT 717, 726, 727
Monitoring overall aluminium cell performance – what are the appropriate parameters to measure, how are they measured and how are they used for process control. Optimising cell performance, scheduling of operations, dealing with process excursions, metal treatment and quality. Novel cell designs.
Methods for monitoring the cell parameters and interpreting the data will be covered. Students will be able to design trials to assess the influence of changes to cell operations.
The Light Metals Industry
CHEMMAT 726 – Corequisite:
CHEMMAT 717, 718, 727
An overview of the light metals, Ti, Al and Mg, their chemistry, metallurgy and processing. It also deals with trends in the global light metals production and uses, recent advances in extending applications for these materials and environmental issues in their production.
Students will be encouraged to explore the relative position of their industry in relation to other materials in the global market. Students will be able to perform an economic analysis of feedstock, and materials selection and availability; power supply and management relevant to their region.
Materials Performance and Selection for Light Metals Processing
CHEMMAT 727 – Corequisite: CHEMMAT 717, 718, 726
The performance requirements of anodes, cathodes, cell refractories and other aluminium cell construction materials are assessed. Techniques for monitoring materials performance in operation and post operation (autopsies) are discussed. This course also covers materials specifications, how well they predict performance in the aluminium cell as well as the relationship between the fabrication of the cell components and their performance. New materials.
Students will be able to perform autopsies to determine cause of cell failure and to select appropriate materials. They will gain an appreciation of the new materials being introduced into cell design.2008: PG Certificate Brochure 2010.
Key Dates 2010
Expression of interest – by 4th July 2010, please fill the form and send to Expression of Interest Form
Residential 3 week block – 24th November to 15th December
Residential block will be held in Bahrain and with onsite smelter visits to the ALBA.
Please follow the link below for enrolment through the University Engineering Faculty future postgraduate study option .
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