Sharing technical knowledge

AP Technology™ User Clubs – AP2X, AP3X and Anode – are organised to provide a global forum for sharing technical knowledge and the latest developments with licensees around the world. These clubs are part of our ongoing commitment to help licensees achieve world class performance.

Coordinated by our AP Technology™ licensing department, the three-day meetings occur on average every two to three years at one of the licensee’s smelters. They are attended by two participants from each AP Technology™ smelter as well as by our own technical and operational experts.

Top level technical forum

AP Technology™ User Clubs facilitate exchanges on the latest developments and upgrades in smelter technology. They also provide an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing technical and HSE (health, safety and environment) experiences.

Examples of technical topics covered during User Club meetings include:

• Amperage increase (AP2X, AP3X, graphite cathodes, slotted anodes)
• Power consumption optimisation (lining design, operating set points)
• Anode effect decrease (ALPSYS performances)
• Anode quality improvement (G/S ratio, SCAP-Rhodax®)