Electrolysis Process

BBA provides electrolytic process services in the electricity, automation, and industrial data processing sectors. Our highly competent multidisciplinary team has developed extensive experience working around the globe on major projects involving the electrolytic extraction of aluminum, zinc, magnesium, chlorine, and copper. We proudly offer a full range of engineering services for all electrolytic projects.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

General Studies

• Technical and economic prefeasibility and feasibility studies
• Technical audit
• Master plan
• Facilities modernization and upgrading program

Direct Current Busbars

• Sizing
  • Current density
  • Temperature rise
  • Thermal expansion
• Arrangement
  • Flexible
  • Short circuit force
  • Constructability in operating conditions (welding)
  • Disconnects

Electrical Engineering

• Specialized studies (arc flashes, protection, etc.)
• Equipment specifications
• Bid analysis
• Procurement recommendations
• Procurement tracking and expediting
• Compliance testing at the supplier's facilities
• Equipment implementation
• Controls, metering and protection
• Networking (CEI G1850 protocol)
• Construction supervision
• Operating guidelines
• Training  

Automation 

• Control architecture
• PLC, DCS, operator interface (HMI), SCADA (programming and commissioning)
• Instrumentation and P&ID (selection, engineering and commissioning)
• Ethernet networking and control, instrumentation and electrical networks
• Wired, fibre optic and wireless telecommunications (design, deployment and commissioning)
• Advanced controls
• Process modelling
• Process analysis and optimization
• Optimization of control loops
• Operational support (on-site client facilities or remotely)

Tests, Checks, and Commissioning

• Complete planning of test and commissioning programs
• Definition of safety procedures and criteria
• System and equipment testing and commissioning

 Mechanical

• Pumping and piping
  • Hydraulic modeling
  • Specifications
• Mechanical design
  • Thermal and structural stresses
  • Finite element analysis
• Equipment implementation
  • 3D layout
• Process optimization - Reengineering
  • Performance audit
  • Energy efficiency
  • Thermal network
  • Conveying and handling

TRADITIONAL ENGINEERING

The following technical services apply to all project phases: 

• Planning and feasibility studies
• Technical and economic studies
• Preliminary and detailed engineering
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Procurement
• Site supervision
• Start-up and commissioning