Hatch conducts feasibility studies that include process consulting, environmental assessments, new technology development, specialized equipment design and due diligence.

Hatch has deep knowledge in the following titanium-production process areas:

• Raw material preparation and beneficiation: ore reclaiming, size reduction, drying, calcination and filtration
• Handling of corrosive and hazardous gases, particularly chlorine and hydrogen chloride gas: equipment selection, construction materials, electrolytic off-gas handling and treatment
• Design of Fluid Bed Chlorinators: equipment design, construction materials, operating parameters
  Magnesium Electrolytic cell technologies: including Norsk Hydro, Magnola (Alcan MKIII), VAMI, USMag
  Molten metal and salt handling
• Environmental engineering for treatment of solid, liquid and gaseous effluents: leach residue, waste water, hydrochloric acid purification, chlorinated hydrocarbon (CHC’s) management, off-gas scrubbing