Manganese Ferroalloy Production School
| Date | 12 June 2012 |
| - | 13 June 2012 |
South Africa has the largest land-based Mn-ore reserves and is the 3rd largest producer of high carbon ferromanganese and 4th largest producer of medium and low carbon ferromanganese-according data for 2009 obtained from IMnI. Prof. Merete Tangstad is currently leading a research group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway which focuses on research related to manganese ferroalloy production.
The aim of the course is to transfer the knowledge she gained through her work to role players in the South African manganese ferroalloy industry. In order to reach this goal Merete will address the following topics during the two day school:
- History of manganese
- Alloy specification and uses
- Raw materials
- Commercial production ofmanganese ferroalloys
- Manganese thermodynamics
- Physical properties of manganese slags
- The FeMn process-theoretical considerations
- The SiMn process-theoretical considerations
- Refining of manganese alloys
- Environmental aspects
Sponsors
On behalf of the organising committee and the SAIMM we would like to thank the following sponsors for their invaluable contribution:
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Sponsorship Opportunities
The following sponsorship opportunities are available:
Companies wishing to sponsor or exhibit should contact the Conference Coordinator
Raymond van der Berg
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Co-ordinator Email: raymond@saimm.co.za
About the Lecturer
MERETE TANGSTAD
Professor at NTNU
(Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
Merete took her Master degree and PhD degree at NTNU. In the following years, she worked forElkem and Eramet,
mostly within ferro-manganese and silico-manganese production, and mainly with research within these processes.
Since 2004, she has been a professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology within Material Science
and Engineering, with the main emphasis on manganese ferro-alloy production, and upgrading metallurgical silicon
to solar-grade silicon.
Merete is co-author of the definitive textbook on manganese ferroalloy production, Production of Manganese Ferroalloys, published by Tapir Press in Norway.
Who should attend
Southern African delegates from the manganese ferro-alloy industry or those who support them, targeting
companies that fund new manganese projects:
- Existing and potential industry role players
- Engineering companies
- Research/academic institutions
- Companies providing funding for new manganese projects
Programme
DAY 1: 12 June 2012
07:00-08:30 Registration
08:30-08:45 Welcome
Prof. J.N. van der Merwe, President, SAIMM
Session 1
Chair: Kobus Sutherland, Transalloys
08:45-09:00 Overview of the manganese alloy production (commercial features
and chemical reactions in the furnace)
M. Tangstad
09:00-10:30 Overview of manganese production in Southern Africa
J. Steenkamp
10:30-11:00 Tea
Session 2
Chair: Kobus Sutherland, Transalloys
11:00-12:20 Fundamental thermodynamics
M. Tangstad
12:20-12:30 Presentation by premium exhibitor
12:30-13:30 Lunch
Session 3
Chair: TBA, Metalloys
13:30-14:50 Slag and the slag properties
M. Tangstad
14:50-15:00 Presentation by premium exhibitor
15:00-15:30 Tea
Session 4
Chair: TBA, Metalloys
15:30 Manganese raw materials - mineralogy and other properties
E. Ringdalen
DAY 2: 13 June 2012
Session 1
Chair: TBA, Assmang
08:30-10:00 Reactions in the prereduction zone
M. Tangstad
10:00-10:30 Lining concepts in the manganese ferroalloy production
J. Steenkamp
10:30-11:00 Tea
Session 2
Chair: TBA, Assmang
11:00-12:20 Reactions in the high temperature zone
M. Tangstad
12:20-12:30 Presentation by premium exhibitor
12:30-13:30 Lunch
Session 3
Chair: TBA, Mogale Alloys
13:30-14:50 Energy consumption
M. Tangstad
14:50-15:00 Presentation by premium exhibitor
15:00-15:30 Tea
Session 4
Chair: TBA, Mogale Alloys
15:30 Environmental considerations
E. Ringdalen
17:00 Cocktail party
Registration Fees
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Registration Fee SAIMM Members |
R 5 500 |
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Registration Fee - Non SAIMM Members |
R 6 200 |
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Registration Fee - Student/ Retired Members |
R 2 000 |
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Please note:
Non-members are entitled to free membership of the SAIMM, up to 30 June 2012, for attending this event
Registration Fees:
Please Note:
Registration fee does not include accommodation
Prepayment is required for all Registration Fees on or before the date of the event.
Delegates who have not paid will not be permitted to attend the event
Accommodation
The conference will be hosted at the Misty Hills Conference Centre, which is located in the Cradle of Humankind in Muldersdrift.
For more information visit: www.recreationafrica.co.za
Please Note:
Registration fee does not includes accommodation
Contact
Raymond van der Berg
Conference Co-ordinator
SAIMM, P O Box 61127
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: (011) 834-1273/7
Fax: (011) 833-8156 or (011) 838-5923
Co-ordinator Email: raymond@saimm.co.za