Trondheim International Course on Aluminium Electrolysis
Program Overview

Day 1, Wednesday 3 June: Fundamentals (08:30–17:00)

• Aluminium electrolysis principles
• Cell design and stability
• Bath composition, alumina, voltage & current efficiency
• Energy balances, and MHD
• Cathodes and refractory materials
• Group session: Cell design

Evening: Reception and networking at Ringve Musikkmuseum

Day 2, Thursday 4 June: Cell Operations (08:30–17:00)

• Potline operations and safety
• Cell startup and operations
• Anodes
• Measurement and diagnosis of irregularly operating cells
• Digitalization in aluminium plants
• Group session: Stabilizing a cell

Evening: Dinner at the Archbishop's Palace

Day 3, Friday 5 June : Sustainability & Future Technology (08:30–16:00)

• Virtual lab tour
• Emissions and environmental control
• SPL treatment
• Life cycle assessment
• Amperage increase and low-carbon technologies
• Wrap-up and diplomas

Day 4, Saturday 6 June (Optional): Industrial Visit (08:00–18:00)

• A full day visit to Hydro Aluminium Sunndal, Europe's largest aluminium plant»