Conference Programme
The Pb2011 technical sessions will start at 09.00 on Thursday 22 September and finish at 14.00 on Friday 23 September. Topics to be covered in the Conference Programme are given below:
Session 1: The Evolving World Scene for Lead [+]
The global lead market has experienced strong growth in recent years, driven in particular by the remarkable rate of development of several emerging economies. The session involves an overview of global developments together with detailed reviews of three of the fastest-growing countries/regions.
The World Lead Market: Facts, Fundamentals and Future
Paul White, International Lead and Zinc Study Group, Portugal
Characteristics of China’s Lead Industry and Lead Market Analysis
Hu Yongda and Zhang Changhai, Antaike, China
Lead Industry in India - Emerging Scenario
L Pugazhenthy, India Lead and Zinc Development Association, India
The South American Lead Recycling Industry and Technological and Environmental Innovations
Almir dos Santos Trindade, Director, Antares Ambiental, Brazil
Session 2: Legislative Drivers and Responsible Care [+]
Despite the strength of the lead market, the industry continues to face new challenges in relation to health and environmental issues, and pressures to restrict some of its applications. Experts will present papers analysing and exploring current legislative efforts directed at lead and the lead industry.
REACH - Past, Present and Future
Andy Bush, International Lead Association, United Kingdom
Future EU Regulatory Trends and Challenges
Annick Carpentier, Eurometaux, Belgium
The Politics and Science of Lead Risk Assessment
Craig Boreiko, International Lead Zinc Research Organization, USA
Can Regional Recycling Provide the Developing World with a Sustainable Solution?
Brian Wilson, International Lead Management Center, USA
Session 3: Successful Management of Health and Safety [+]
Lead producers and users are obliged to comply with ever-stricter health and environmental standards, both within their operating plants and in the general environment outside their boundaries. Details of some of the latest techniques and technologies for managing these challenges will be presented.
Current and Emerging Techniques for the Control of Airborne Emissions from Secondary Lead Smelters
Russell Kemp, ENVIRON International Corporation, USA
A Lead Biotic Ligand Model for Compliance with Water Quality Standards
M Jasim Chowdhury, International Lead Zinc Research Organization, USA, Karel de Schamphelaere, University of Ghent, Patrick Van Sprang, ARCHE, Belgium and Bob Santore, Hydroqual, USA
The Magellan Metals Experience
John Yeates and Rob Scargill, Magellan Metals, Australia
Critical Success Factors in Reducing Workforce Blood Lead Levels
Andrew Gilbert, Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter, Australia
Session 4: New and Emerging Production Technologies [+]
Although lead smelting technologies have been refined and matured over decades, new and innovative technologies are still being researched and developed. Details of several radical breakthroughs for both primary and secondary lead smelting will be presented by their originators.
Chinese Oxygen Bottom-Blowing Smelting (SKS) Technology and its Application
Dongbo Li, Jimu Jiang and Yunfeng Suo, ENFI, China
A New Hydrometallurgical Technology for Primary (and Secondary!?) Lead
Massimo Maccagni, Oliviero Lanzani, Engitec Technologies SpA, Italy J Pyatt, The Doe Run Company, USA
Best Practice for Used Lead-Acid Battery Processing in China
Yang Chunming, Jiangsu New Chunxing Resource Recycling Co., China
A Comparison of Battery Recycling Technologies for Non-Lead Acid Batteries
Tim Ellis, RSR Corporation, USA
Session 5: Energy Storage and Transmission - the Future for Lead [+]
Patterns of lead use have changed continuously over time, and the market is now dominated by lead-acid batteries. While traditional battery applications continue to grow rapidly, research breakthroughs are also opening up exciting possibilities for new battery markets. Together with cable sheathing – another traditional application – lead is truly an “energy” product.
Reviewing the Future for Batteries under the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive
Marcel Dutrieux, Honda Motor Europe Ltd, Belgium
Advanced Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries - Powering the Hybrid Revolution?
Allan Cooper, European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium; Guy Morris, Controlled Power Technologies; Michael Neumann, AVL Schrick; Mike Kellaway, Provector, United Kingdom
Market Prospects for Lead-Acid Batteries and the Impact of Automotive Emissions Regulations on the Industry
Geoffrey May, FOCUS Consulting, United Kingdom
The Continuing Use of Lead Within the Cable Industry - An Industry's Response
Derek Russell, H Folke Sandelin AB, Sweden
