Alumina Gas Suspension Calciner
Alumina Gas Suspension Calciner
As new technologies emerge within refineries and aluminium smelters, the drivers for change are consistently tied to economy of scale, energy efficiency and particle breakdown. Our engineers analysed each step within the alumina calcination process and made numerous enhancements to improve performance while reducing costs.
Maximising productivity, cost efficiency, alumina quality
As the creators of the most advanced alumina calciner systems in the industry, we value staying at the forefront of research and development. Our experts analysed every aspect of our Gas Suspension Calciner (GSC) system and discovered opportunities to address energy efficiency, economy of scale, and particle breakdown. Minor design changes on our end mean major productivity increases on yours. Our recent developments are a direct result of our customers’ desire to maximise throughput, cost efficiency and alumina quality.
Our new dust transport mode eliminates the dense-phase conveying system, resulting in:
- No compressed air requirement
- Reduced particle breakdown
- Reduced wear
- Reduced power consumption
- Lower CAPEX
An improved cyclone design reduces the cylindrical height and changes the inlet, leading to:
- Lower pressure drop
- Higher separation efficiency
- Reduced power consumption
- Improved vortex finder life
- Reduced particle breakdown for improved product quality
A more efficient holding vessel (HV) design now delivers:
- More reliable fluidisation
- Less risk of dead zones in the HV
- Reduced possibility of over-calcination
- Lower thermal impact to the HV refractory
Smarter digital interface with optional advanced process control (ECS/ProcessExpert®) gives you:
- Dynamic simulation
- Improved control on critical process parameters
- An operator training tool
- Reduced specific fuel consumption
- Increased productivity
A lower overall building height from the new design brings about:
- Reduced steel requirements
- Lower carbon footprint
- Reduced fuel consumption
With these new developments, our integrated alumina refinery concept features state-of-the-art process technology and proprietary equipment in a highly modular and standardised solution. We offer the ideal balance between customisability and cost-effectiveness.
Additional benefits of our alumina GSC:
- Integrates into greenfield or brownfield projects
- Easily customised to meet your specific feedstock, capacity, environmental needs and economic needs
- Optimised, sustainable process solution options
- Flexible delivery and implementation opportunities
