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Meeting 2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Symposium Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production
Presentation Title Mitigating fire Risk at EGA Paste Plants by Improving the Performance and Reliability of Regenerative thermal Oxidizer (RTO) and Heat transfer medium (HTM) systems.
Author(s) Bienvenu Ndjom, ABDALLA SAEED KHAMIS SAEED AL SHARJI, Sunith Shankara Warrier, Rizwan Abdul Rahiman Waghu, MOHAMMED YOUSUF HUSSAIN ALI, ABDULLA ATIF MOHD NOOR A ALSHAIKH, AMER ABDUL RAHMAN MAHMOOD MOHAMMED ALMARZOOQI
On-Site Speaker (Planned) Bienvenu Ndjom
Abstract Scope Operating Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO) and Heat Transfer Medium (HTM) systems are an integral part of a Paste Plant operation, however those system presents an inherent safety and fire risks to the plant. This article delves into the challenges and subsequent improvements made to the Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) and Heat Transfer Medium (HTM) systems to enhance safety and performance. Through a detailed analysis of the RTO and HTM systems, the article will discuss the technical difficulties encountered, and the strategies implemented to address them. It will highlight the integration of advanced monitoring tools, the adoption of rigorous maintenance protocols, and the training of personnel to ensure a comprehensive approach of these systems. The improvements made have not only reduced the potential for fire hazards but have also contributed to the overall operational efficiency of the paste plant, demonstrating EGA's commitment to safety and excellence in its operations.
Proceedings Inclusion? Planned: Light Metals
Keywords Aluminum, Environmental Effects, Process Technology

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Electrochemical Characterization of Bubble Behaviour on Pilot Anodes with Varying Porosity and Coke Quality
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