Handbook of Aluminium Recycling – Mechanical Preparation | Metallurgical Processing | Heat Treatment

Handbook of Aluminium Recycling serves as a comprehensive engineering reference for the design, operation and management of aluminium recycling plants. Engineers, plant designers and operators use this handbook to plan efficient processes and ensure reliable production.

The book explains aluminium as a material and describes its production from bauxite through alumina refining and aluminium reduction. It then focuses on secondary aluminium and establishes the material basis for recycling, which forms the foundation for modern recycling technologies.

A major section addresses mechanical preparation. The handbook explains material storage, cutting and baling, comminution, classification and sorting. It also presents complete process lines for mechanical preparation and shows how these steps influence efficiency and product quality.

The book then covers metallurgical processing in detail. It describes melting processes, furnace technologies and casting methods. Further chapters explain metal treatment, heat treatment, process control and quality assurance. The handbook places strong emphasis on environmental control and workforce safety, which are essential for compliant plant operation.

Another section guides the reader through plant design and implementation. It outlines detail engineering, construction and project management and supports practitioners throughout all project phases. Updated content reflects stricter environmental regulations and rising demands for fuel efficiency and product quality. New chapters address salt slag recycling, oxy-fuel heating and advanced heat treatment processes.

Handbook of Aluminium Recycling provides a detailed and practical overview of aluminium recycling technology. It supports informed decisions in engineering, production and plant management and remains an essential reference for the aluminium recycling industry.