Instructor: Daniel Lindberg, Aalto University

The Fundamentals of Chemical Thermodynamics and Modeling for Industrial Processes session introduces participants to the Fundamentals of Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermodynamic, as well as to Thermodynamics for High-Temperatures and Aqueous Systems. The session provides an overview of thermodynamic modeling software, with a focus on pyrometallurgy, combustion, gasification, and solution chemistry.

Participants will gain insights into thermodynamic solution models, including the Pitzer model, sublattice models, and quasichemical models, and will explore Calphad modeling as a method for understanding material behavior in various industrial processes.

Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics and their relevance to industrial sustainability

• Gain familiarity with thermodynamic modeling software and its applications

• Learn to apply thermodynamic models to high-temperature and aqueous systems

• Explore thermodynamic solution models such as Pitzer, sublattice, and quasichemical models

• Understand the role of Calphad modeling in material and process optimization

Instructor: Marjatta Louhi-Kultanen, Aalto University

The Solubilities in Aqueous Solutions session provides an introduction to the principles of phase diagrams and solubility in aqueous systems, with a focus on thermodynamic modeling based on Pitzer theory. Participants will learn to predict solid-liquid equilibrium in aqueous electrolyte solutions, including both binary (electrolyte-water) and ternary (electrolyte 1 - electrolyte 2 - water) systems at 25 °C.

Through calculation examples, participants will gain practical experience in predicting solubility behavior and calculating activity coefficients for electrolyte systems. The session aims to demonstrate the basic principles of thermodynamics modeling in aqueous solutions and provide hands-on training in the application of Pitzer theory for solubility predictions.

Objectives:

• Understand the principles of phase diagrams and solubility in aqueous systems

• Learn to model solid-liquid equilibrium in electrolyte systems

• Apply Pitzer theory to predict solubility in binary and ternary aqueous systems

• Gain practical experience in activity coefficient calculations for aqueous electrolyte solutions

• Develop the skills to model and analyze the thermodynamics of aqueous solutions at industrial temperatures

Instructor: TBA

The Thermodynamic Modeling with Chemsheet session introduces participants to Chemsheet, a powerful tool for thermodynamic modeling. The session covers the user interface of Chemsheet, explaining how to define input and output conditions and work with stream and global condition options. Participants will learn how to leverage worksheet functions, ChemSolver, and macro codes to perform advanced thermodynamic simulations and analyses.

Objectives:

• Gain familiarity with the Chemsheet interface and key features for thermodynamic modeling

• Learn how to define input/output conditions and manage stream and global settings

• Understand how to use worksheet functions, ChemSolver, and macros for process simulations

• Build Chemsheet models for lithium process modeling and high-temperature chemistry

• Apply thermodynamic data to create and analyze process models

Instructor: TBA

The WFN Approach to Footprint and Management in Ore Processing session introduces participants to closed-loop water systems in mining and mineral industries, with a focus on energy recovery and critical raw material (CRM) recovery from thermal waters in processing plants. The session explores the characteristics of sedimentary copper ore deposits in Poland and examines the water cycle and water footprint using the Water Footprint Network (WFN) method, including blue, green, and grey water.

Participants will also delve into the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of copper ore mining processes, with practical case studies on WFN water footprint method calculations. The session provides insights into water management techniques in ore processing plants, including methods for assessing mineral processing effectiveness, material balance, and water quality in mineral processing operations. The focus will also be on case studies, including a detailed examination of water management at KGHM Polska Miedz SA, with calculations of qualitative-quantitative schemes for water-mass analysis.

Objectives:

• Understand closed-loop water systems in mining and mineral processing industries

• Learn how to apply the Water Footprint Network (WFN) method to assess blue, green, and grey water

• Analyze Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for copper ore mining processes using water footprint calculations

• Gain insights into water management strategies for ore processing plants

• Explore methods for assessing the effectiveness of mineral processing operations using material balance and water quality analysis

• Understand the water-mass and qualitative-quantitative schemes in ore processing, with a case study on KGHM Polska Miedz SA

Instructor: Guido Sonnemann, University of Bordeaux

The Water Footprint – AWARE Method session introduces participants to the AWARE method, a framework for assessing water use in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), specifically within the context of battery production. While batteries play a critical role in climate change mitigation, such as in electric vehicles, it is essential to evaluate their environmental impacts throughout their entire life cycle. This session provides participants with the tools to assess water footprints and understand the sustainability of battery materials from a water use perspective.

Participants will explore how the AWARE method can be applied to evaluate the water use impacts of key materials used in battery manufacturing, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of water resource management in the context of battery production and its environmental footprint.

Objectives:

• Learn how to apply the AWARE method for water use assessment in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Understand the life cycle impacts associated with battery production

• Evaluate the environmental impacts of battery materials from a water footprint perspective

• Explore the role of water footprint in promoting sustainable battery production and mitigating environmental impacts

The instructor of the closing session is Daniel Lindberg , Aalto University.