24th IAS Steel Conference and EXPO IAS 2022 technical program

October 25-27, 2022

Tuesday, October 25
Room A Room B Room C Room D Room E
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM WORKSHOP: A 360° view on the drying of refractories: from scientific discoveries to technology applications, and from refractory producers to end users. (MSc. Engineer Murilo Henrique Moreira and Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
Model for management of EAFs in Tenaris
Continuous developments of Usiminas Ipatinga steel mill 1 through slagless clean up®
Reduction and control of stain defect due to emulsion lumps
OMEGA® TECHNOLOGY FOR DRI PLANTS
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM WORKSHOP: A 360° view on the drying of refractories: from scientific discoveries to technology applications, and from refractory producers to end users. (MSc. Engineer Murilo Henrique Moreira and Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
Resulfurized Steels with Lead: Improvements on the process and quality
Operational results of Lumar Metals chemical energy package revamp at JSPL –ANGUL, India in EAFof 250 ton capacity charging hot metal and DRI
Thermomechanically rolled structural steels plates (Nb Ti V)
SMED Plant Start-up
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM WORKSHOP: A 360° view on the drying of refractories: from scientific discoveries to technology applications, and from refractory producers to end users. (MSc. Engineer Murilo Henrique Moreira and Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
Caster 50/50 -Metallurgical Process and Mechanical Alignment
Implementation of macroetching technique with ammonium persulfate as an attack reagent
Rolling Mill Solutions with state of the art technology; advantages and added value
Samarco Restart: Reliable Pellet Supplier, Bringing Solutions to the Steel Industry
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM WORKSHOP: A 360° view on the drying of refractories: from scientific discoveries to technology applications, and from refractory producers to end users. (MSc. Engineer Murilo Henrique Moreira and Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
Thermodynamics and kinetics modelling of the Electric Arc Furnace process. CRM EAF Model implementation in ArcelorMittal Acindar Plant.
Sub-lances - news conceptions for best performances
Natural gas consumption reduction in furnace – Acindar Bonelli Rolling Mill
Storage of DRI.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM WORKSHOP: A 360° view on the drying of refractories: from scientific discoveries to technology applications, and from refractory producers to end users. (MSc. Engineer Murilo Henrique Moreira and Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
Operational results of the revamp of the chemical energy package in electric arc furnaces of 110 ton at Acindar
Clogging index calculation during continuous casting of Al killed steel in Ternium Argentina
Adjustable restbar modification for entry and exit guides in rolling mill 1
Change of Catalyst in Midrex Reformer and operation with heavy hydrocarbons content in Natural Gas
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM WORKSHOP: A 360° view on the drying of refractories: from scientific discoveries to technology applications, and from refractory producers to end users. (MSc. Engineer Murilo Henrique Moreira and Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
Energy and Productivity in the Electrical Arc Furnaces
Effect of steelmaking process conditions on cleanliness Calcium and non-Calcium treated steel in two different secondary refining process route
Cutting OPEX – latest solutions for high-performance hot rolling mills
Monitoring techniques for assessing the performance and remaining life of spun cast tubes in DRI reformer furnaces.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM WORKSHOP: A 360° view on the drying of refractories: from scientific discoveries to technology applications, and from refractory producers to end users. (MSc. Engineer Murilo Henrique Moreira and Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
Cloud application as a support for an integrated tundish services
Improving the internal quality of hardened steels produced in continuous casting #2 of Ternium Argentina
Adjustable entry guide design with interchangeable wear plates in rolling mill1
KEYNOTE LECTURE: "TECNORED - Disruptive and Sustainable Low Carbon Technology" - Ronald Oliveira (Tecnored, Brazil)
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM WORKSHOP: A 360° view on the drying of refractories: from scientific discoveries to technology applications, and from refractory producers to end users. (MSc. Engineer Murilo Henrique Moreira and Prof. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil)
Evidence for EAF productivity increases and operating cost reductions during multiple charge mix combinations by implementing Tenova's off-gas based real-time dynamic process control
Improvement of operational and quality performance in the casting slabs of low carbon steels with Al and Si for electrical applications.
Experiences with new backup roll grades
KEYNOTE LECTURE: "TECNORED - Disruptive and Sustainable Low Carbon Technology" - Ronald Oliveira (Tecnored, Brazil)
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
The service of dryout of refractory materials and it is regulatory framework
Safe Flow Control operations through robotic automation
Rotating lance tip - An evolution and revolution in the blowing process for steel refining in BOF
Enhanced Dynamic Response to Impact for Hot Rolling Mills
Statistical approach to steel cleanliness response due to variability in secondary metallurgy process
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Determination, removal and final disposition of Asbestos in ArcelorMittal Acindar Villa Constitución
Use of precast bottom in Ternium do Brasil steel ladle
Software of dimensional and wear control of lance tip face and nozzles – WRL
Modification of NTM to strengthen manufacturing of rebar 6 mm with slitting process
Behavior of steel wire ropes exposed to high temperatures
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Safety Leadership" by Pablo Barone (ArcelorMittal Acindar, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Safety Leadership" by Pablo Barone (ArcelorMittal Acindar, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Safety Leadership" by Pablo Barone (ArcelorMittal Acindar, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Safety Leadership" by Pablo Barone (ArcelorMittal Acindar, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Safety Leadership" by Pablo Barone (ArcelorMittal Acindar, Argentina)
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States)
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The Future of BF/BOF Versus DRI+EAF Steelmaking" - Sara Hornby (Global Strategic Solutions, Inc., United States)
Wednesday, October 26
Room A Room B Room C Room D Room E
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
CO2 emissions measurement and environmental reporting - AM Acindar.
Slag adherence in ladle refining stations roof
First Intocast converter in Brazil
AI application to detect product anomalies in a Hot Roll Mill
Scheduled Shutdowns Management Model as Part of The Reliability Based Maintenance of The Direct Reduction Sector of Arcelormittal Acindar
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Clean energy: the future of hydrogen as an alternative to reduce CO2 emissions
Improvements in steel ladles argon bubbling efficiency in Tenaris Siderca steelmaking plant
Degradation mechanisms of magnesia-spinel brick for the basic zone of a lime rotary kiln
Advanced Process Control (APC): Implementation at Samarco for green ball formation
Structure Maintenance Plan
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Natural gas impacts on the low carbon context of Brazilian steelmaking industry
Synthetic vermiculite as covering powder alternative
Optimization of SEN performance in continuous casting #2 of Ternium Argentina
AI application to Smart Scrap Yard
Design system for acquisition and monitoring off variables in overhead crane electromagnet
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Danieli OCTOCASTER, pillar of the Endless Casting and Rolling Technology
Segregation study of microalloyed hypereutectoid steels by means of the Scheil-Gulliver model
Artificial vision measures for BOF mouth and lance skulls- LANCESKULLMEVI
Roll pass design optimization of rebar 16 in coils using 1 kock box – rolling mill 2 - Acindar
CFD implementation for continuous improvement of refractory linings in heat treatment furnaces
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The perfect fit between decarbonization and Direct Reduction
Influece of microstructral gradients on the impact resistance of grinding balls
BOF Lance and Functions
Hot Rolling Prescriptive Model
New development of plastic refractory material: plastic castables vs conventional plastic materials
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
H2-Change: Refractory Technologies to master the challenge of H2 atmospheres
Development of a tailored accelerated laboratory test for coatings to simulate the severe environmental condition in the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula
Enhancement of slab strand startup by avoiding cold steel using innovative refractory design
Development of multi-strand guides for std 5 to 8 for small products (wire rod and bar), thick bars and square bars
Asset Reliability Management in AM Acindar
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Vale briquettes – Development and Perspectives of Iron Ore Briquetting
Reduction of the defect due to cracked surface in tempering mill
Development and introduction of precast bottom for steel ladles
Case studies on TCO improvements achieved with ULTIMA rolls in various bar mill configurations
New Electrode Regulation System for EAF an LF: iDER AC (intelligent Digital Electrode Regulator) based in Deep learning technology and Electrical Model
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
MIDREX NG with H2 addition: Moving from natural gas to hydrogen in decarbonizing ironmaking
KEYNOTE LECTURE: "The fascinating variety of new Manganese alloyed steels" - Wolfgang Bleck (RWTH Aachen University, Germany)
Free opening rate improvement in steel ladle
Tempcore process implementation – Acindar Bonelli Rolling Mill
Digital Twins for fault detection in DC motors
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME LUNCHTIME
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina)
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina) KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Digital Leadership in the Context of Industry 4.0" by Roberto Demidchuk (Ternium, Argentina)
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM STEEL EXECUTIVE FORUM
Thursday, October 27
Room A Room B Room C Room D Room E
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Use of steel slag in blast furnaces as a strategy at low sinter content in the charge
WORKSHOP: Industry 4.0 WORKSHOP: Steelmaking
Influence of Data-matrix Codes by Dot-Peening on the performance of OCTG products in H2S-containing environments
WORKSHOP: Environmental Issues
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Operating with alternative raw materials in Direct Reduction Midrex process: the use of BF pellets
WORKSHOP: Industry 4.0 WORKSHOP: Steelmaking
Consequences in the galling and corrosion resistance of a Post Welding Heat Treatment (PWHT)over Nitronic 60 claddings for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) CAREM 25.
WORKSHOP: Environmental Issues
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The challenge to operate and achieve high quality with low reducible materials in Direct Reduction process
WORKSHOP: Industry 4.0 WORKSHOP: Steelmaking
Tribological analysis in cold deformation processes: cold pilgering and cold drawing of seamless tubes
WORKSHOP: Environmental Issues
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS COFFEE BREAK @ the EXPO IAS
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
New Oxygen Injection System and autonomous starting loop – AM Acindar
WORKSHOP: Industry 4.0 WORKSHOP: Steelmaking KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Microalloyed Engineering Steels with Improved Performance" - Wolfgang Bleck (RWTH Aachen University, Germany) WORKSHOP: Environmental Issues
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Sintering process improvement in Ternium Brazil
WORKSHOP: Industry 4.0 WORKSHOP: Steelmaking
Furnace Rolls trustworthiness – Monitoring the surface quality of furnace rolls in Galvanizing Lines
WORKSHOP: Environmental Issues
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
From Diagnosis to customized Pad-up
WORKSHOP: Industry 4.0 WORKSHOP: Steelmaking
Rapid method for evaluation of the fatigue limit in steels using infrared thermography
The use of the steel aggregate and procedures for application in rural roads to improve traffic
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Challenges for the transformation of steel production to climate neutrality" - Hans Bodo Lüngen (Steel Institute VDEh, Germany) WORKSHOP: Industry 4.0 WORKSHOP: Steelmaking
Welding of a Gas Pipeline by Computational Simulation
Circular economy in industrial sector, "CERES" and the creation of loops for using secondary raw materials in eco products
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM KEYNOTE LECTURE: "Challenges for the transformation of steel production to climate neutrality" - Hans Bodo Lüngen (Steel Institute VDEh, Germany) WORKSHOP: Industry 4.0 WORKSHOP: Steelmaking
Modeling of Hot Deformation of Carbon Steels in The Intercritical Zone
BOF gas cleaning system control optimization in Ternium Argentina
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A) CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A) CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A) CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A) CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A)
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A) CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A) CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A) CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A) CLOSING CEREMONY (Room A)

This program is subject to change