Several workshops will be given, as part of the symposium, before the official opening on Saturday and/or Sunday(from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ).

• Thermal Spray Coatings: From Fundamental Science to Industrial Application Improving your bottom line with knowledge and understanding
  By Prof. Chris Berndt ( 3-4 Oct. 2015, Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey )
  The objective of this 2-day course is to introduce thermal spray (TS) processing technology and processes for protecting and enhancing surfaces for industrial applications. The principal attribute of this novel technique lies in its capability of producing tailor-made properties of coatings by optimizing the nature of the substrate, the material to be deposited and the process design parameters for diverse applications. An interactive session based on real-life case studies will illustrate the potential of TS processes and thermal spray coatings and focus on the problems and future challenges of the TS technology.
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• Engineering Innovation
  By Dr. Wego Wang ( 04 Oct. 2015, Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey)
  This short course highlights the essentials of a 4 graduate credits course "Engineering Innovation with Information Technology" at Harvard Extension School. (More information about this course is posted at http://www.extension.harvard.edu/courses/engineering-innovation-information-technology). It focuses on the interactions between scientific ingenuity and modern information technology (IT). This course emphasizes practical applications and product marketability with real-life case studies. The subjects cover computer-aided design, imaging, molding, simulation and manufacturing. It will also briefly discuss (bio-) mechatronics, reverse engineering, and computer game development. The presentation of this course will be supported by rich media such as videos and online supplemental references.
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• SKS^TM Copper Smelting: A Clean and Innovative Technology Review of 5 Years SKS Copper Smelting Operation at Fangyuan Smelter Using Oxygen Bottom Blowing Injection Technology
  By Dr. Johnny Zhang ( 03 Oct. 2015, Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey)
  This short course highlights the technical essentials and operations updates of SKS Oxygen Bottom Blowing Injection Technology that is used for copper production at the at Fangyuan Smelter. -It focuses on the following major process performances: metal recovery, fuel-free autogenous operation, high sulfur capture, cost effective solution etc.; -It emphasizes the development history, process fundamental, furnace design, installations and commercial operation cases; -It covers all aspects from technological concept, flowsheet development, major unit operations, equipment, EPCM design, commissioning, operation, process automation, maintenance, safety, EHS etc.; -It discusses in brief the preliminary economic features, benefits, future developments; -It makes a comparison with some other technologies on performance, cost and environmental aspects; -It is supported by videos and online supplemental references.
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• SKS^TM Lead Smelting: A Clean and Innovative Technology Review of 3 Years SKS Lead Smelting Operation at YGJ Smelter Using Oxygen Bottom Blowing Injection Technology
  By Dr. Johnny Zhang ( 04 Oct. 2015, Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey )
  This short course highlights the technical essentials and operations updates of SKS Oxygen Bottom Blowing Injection Technology that is used for lead production at the YGJ Smelter: - It focuses on the following major process performances: metal recovery, fuel-free autogenous operation, high sulfur capture, cost effective solution etc.; -It emphasizes the development history, process fundamental, furnace design, installations and commercial operation cases; -It covers all aspects from technological concept, flowsheet development, major unit operations, equipment, EPCM design, commissioning, operation, process automation, maintenance, safety, EHS etc.; -It discusses in brief the preliminary economic features, benefits, future developments; -It makes a comparison with some other technologies on performance, cost and environmental aspects; -It is supported by videos and online supplemental references.
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• Mining and Metallurgical Waste Management and Material and Metal Recovery: Experiences and opportunities from Latin American market
  By Mario Sanchez and Armando Valenzuela ( 03-04 Oct. 2015, Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey )
  This 2-day course will present the main environmental and technical trends regarding the waste management in the mining and metallurgical industry, with focus in Latin America, mainly Chile and Peru as well as the experiences and opportunities to recover materials and metals in this market. Some objectives to reach are: - General overview of the mining and metallurgical production with present and future output, identifying main metals produced and players ; - General overview of the mining and metallurgical processes for main metal produced in the region with focus in copper and molybdenum, gold and silver,lead, etc., and smelting and refining processes ; - Characterization of the main waste generated from mining and metallurgical processes and its environmental impact...etc.
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