| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2021 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Ni-Co 2021: The 5th International Symposium on Nickel and Cobalt
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| Presentation Title |
Fluxing Optimisation and Control Improvements at the Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter |
| Author(s) |
David E. Grimsey, Eric John Grimsey, Peter Björklund |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
David E. Grimsey |
| Abstract Scope |
Significant cost reduction and control improvements have been achieved through a fluxing optimisation programme at the Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter. Improvement opportunities were identified through thermodynamic modelling (FACTSage 6.4) and implemented via an advanced furnace control model (Outotec Process Advisor). The approach of combining fundamental system understanding with an advanced control model has been instrumental in enabling the success of the programme.
This paper details the thermodynamic modelling results, identification of improvement opportunities, implementation and evidence of the improvements achieved. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |