Ph.D. Cathrine Kyung Won Solem

Supervisors: Prof. Ragnhild E. Aune and Prof. Gabriella Tranell

Full title of the PhD work is “Parametric Study of Molten Aluminium Oxidation in Relation to Dross Formation.” The aim of project is to predict/model and reduce dross formation in selected aluminium alloy systems.

Ph.D. Sindre Engzelius Gylver

Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Kristian Etienne Einarsrud and Assoc. Prof. Espen Sandnes

Full title of project is “Alumina Dissolution in Cryolite”

Alumina is on of the raw materials used for production of aluminium. During addition of alumina into the melt, floating agglomerates, known as rafts, might form. The aim of the project will be to investigate why and how these rafts are formed. More knowledge about this might lead to better feeding techniques, which will lower the energy consumption of the Hall–Héroult process

Ph.D. Kamilla Arnesen

Supervisors: Prof. Gabriella Tranell and Assoc. Prof. Kristian Etienne Einarsrud

Full title of project is “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon emission from the metallurgical industry.” Aim of the project is to investigate the correlation between carbon material properties, process parameters and the formation and decomposition of PAH species in the metallurgical industry.

Postdoc Vincent Canaguier

Supervisor: Prof. Merete Tangstad

The research will focus on the SiMn Production and the aim of the project will be to study the SiMn process, reactions, kinetics and effects of the ore used. The sulfur content of the charge will also be considered with additional care.