Smelter Grade Alumina from Bauxite: History, Best Practices, and Future Challenges

This book provides a comprehensive review of the production of smelter-grade alumina from bauxite ores, emphasizing the best practices applied in the industry today and discussing the control of alumina quality. It covers the major steps of the Bayer Process and is a valuable resource for practitioners and engineers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 844 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate process of producing high-quality alumina from bauxite ores, emphasizing the best practices employed in the industry while placing them in a historical context. It explores the critical control of alumina quality, examining its profound impact on the aluminum smelter process in terms of environmental performance, efficiency, and metal purity. The discussion of alumina quality is particularly relevant to individuals working on the smelter side, as it serves as the bridge between refineries and smelters.

The book places significant emphasis on the key steps of the Bayer Process, encompassing digestion, clarification, precipitation, calcination, and effective management of water, energy, and bauxite residue. It serves as a valuable resource for both experienced practitioners and aspiring engineers seeking to gain insights into the realm of alumina production. By providing a thorough examination of the industry's current practices and future challenges, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in this dynamic field.

Weight: 1306g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030885885
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022