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Brimacombe Memorial Lecture<br />
Opportunities <strong>and</strong> Challenges in <strong>Steel</strong> Manufacturing:<br />
Engineering a Brighter Future<br />
K. Peaslee, Missouri University of Science & Technology<br />
Coke Producing<br />
✦ Chlorine Behavior of Coal <strong>and</strong> Waste Plastics During<br />
Carbonization<br />
S. Nomura, Nippon <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.; H. Uematsu, Nippon <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.;<br />
K. Fukuda, Nippon <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.; K. Kato, Nippon <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
✦ Development of a Multipurpose Coke Plant <strong>for</strong> Synthetic Fuel<br />
Production<br />
R. Kramer, Purdue University Calumet; L. Pelter, Purdue University<br />
Calumet<br />
Nonrecovery Operating Practices From Around the World<br />
A. Ellis, Coal Science Laboratories<br />
Reducing the Impact of Sulfur Emissions at Chinese Coke Plants<br />
Using Char-supported, Fe-based Sorbents<br />
W. Zie, Shenyang Institute of Aeronautical Engineering<br />
SunCoke Energy Brazil Plant<br />
M. Barkdoll, SunCoke Energy<br />
The Strategy of Coke Oven End-flue Repair at China <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
H. Chen, China <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
Coke Producing/<strong>Iron</strong> Producing<br />
✦ Comparison of Mineral Trans<strong>for</strong>mations in a Laboratory <strong>and</strong><br />
Experimental Blast Furnace <strong>and</strong> Their Implications<br />
K. Kazuberns, University of New South Wales; S. Gupta, University<br />
of New South Wales; R. Sakurovs, CSIRO Energy Technology; D.<br />
French, CSIRO Energy Technology; M. Grigore, CSIRO Energy<br />
Technology; V. Sahajwalla, University of New South Wales<br />
✦ Effect of Coke Minerals <strong>and</strong> Carbon Structure on Coke<br />
Behavior in the Ruukki Blast Furnace<br />
A. Wasaya, University of New South Wales; O. Kerkkonen, Ruukki;<br />
D. Osborne, Anglo Coal; V. Sahajwalla, University of New South<br />
Wales; R. Kanniala, Ruukki; S. Gupta, University of New South<br />
Wales<br />
Coke Degradation After Reaction With Carbon Dioxide in a Blast<br />
Furnace<br />
F. Koichi, Nippon <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
Coke Reactivity <strong>and</strong> Characterization<br />
P. Bennett, ACIRL Ltd.<br />
<strong>Iron</strong> Producing<br />
✦ Blast Furnace Productivity <strong>and</strong> Properties of Raceway Gases<br />
W. Lu, McMaster University; Y. Ko, China <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
✦ Development of a Low Thermal Conductive ASC Brick <strong>for</strong><br />
Torpedo Ladles<br />
S. Kumar, Orind Refractories Ltd.; S. Chatterjee, Orind Refractories<br />
Ltd.; S. Mukhopadhyay, Orind Refractories Ltd.; S. Ali, Orind<br />
Refractories Ltd.<br />
94 ✦ <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Technology<br />
<strong>Preliminary</strong><br />
<strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
✦ Mathematical Modeling <strong>and</strong> Validation of Pellet Induration<br />
Process in Pot Grate<br />
M. Barati, University of Toronto<br />
✦ Pellet Size Control in the Pellet Plant of Ternium Sidor Using<br />
Imaging Processing <strong>and</strong> Expert System<br />
J. Lara, Ternium Sidor; J. Colmenares, Ternium Sidor; O. Prado,<br />
Ternium Sidor<br />
✦ Practice of Improving Blast Temperature of a 2,500 m 3 Blast<br />
Furnace<br />
L. Yiwei, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.<br />
✦ Synergetic Effect of Natural Gas Preheating Prior to Its<br />
Injection Into a Blast Furnace<br />
I. Kurunov, Novolipetsk <strong>Steel</strong>; S. Feschchenko, OJSC; V. Pleshkov,<br />
OJSC<br />
✦ The Impact of PCI on Blast Furnace Operation Parameters in<br />
the United States <strong>and</strong> Africa<br />
R. Fruehling, Claudius peters; M. Rafi, Claudius peters; H. Nolde,<br />
Claudius peters<br />
✦ Use of Raw Materials With High Alkalis <strong>and</strong> Zinc in BF 5 — The<br />
AHMSA Experience<br />
V. Sepulveda, Altos Hornos de Mexico; F. Liceaga, Altos Hornos de<br />
Mexico; H. Mata, Altos Hornos de Mexico<br />
A New Technology <strong>for</strong> Blast Furnace Material Charging<br />
Trajectory Measurement<br />
H. Gou, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.<br />
Blast Furnace Bosh <strong>and</strong> Stack Systems<br />
R. Van Laar, Corus Group<br />
Development of High-per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>and</strong> Environmentally Friendly<br />
Taphole Clay<br />
Y. Ohtsubo, Krosaki Harima Corp.<br />
Effect of the Charging Pattern on the Blast Furnace Operating<br />
Results While Using a Bell-less Rotary Charging Apparatus<br />
B. Boranbaev, TOTEM<br />
Evaporative Cooling System <strong>for</strong> Sintering Operation<br />
S. Pinto, ArcelorMittal<br />
Experiences in Recovery of Chilled Blast Furnace With the Help<br />
of Oxyfuel Lances<br />
E. van Stein Callenfels, Danieli Corus<br />
Improvement of <strong>Iron</strong> Ore Pellet Quality <strong>and</strong> Productivity Using<br />
Modified Deep Bed Practice<br />
A. Saidi, Mobarakeh <strong>Steel</strong> Co.<br />
Intensifying Smelting Synthesis Technique of a 2,500 m 3 Blast<br />
Furnace<br />
B. Chu, <strong>Iron</strong>making Plant of the Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> Branch of Baosteel<br />
Investigation of Cracking Mechanism on Non-water-cooled<br />
Blowpipes<br />
Y. Zhao, U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
✦ Modeling Coal Combustion Behavior in an <strong>Iron</strong>making Blast<br />
Furnace Raceway: Model Development <strong>and</strong> Applications<br />
D. Maldonado, BlueScope <strong>Steel</strong>
✦ Numerical Analysis on the Coal-coke Combustion Inside the<br />
Raceway<br />
M. Gu, Anhui University of Technology<br />
✦ Numerical Simulation <strong>and</strong> Design of a Leaching Tank <strong>for</strong> Better<br />
Solid-liquid Interaction<br />
B. Wu, Purdue University Calumet<br />
Operational Experience With the Bell-less Rotary Charging Unit<br />
at the New JSPL Blast Furnace<br />
A. Sarcar, Danieli Corus<br />
Operational Test of “Jie Neng Wang” Micro/nanometer Coating<br />
on Reheating Furnaces <strong>and</strong> Hot Blast Furnaces<br />
H. Zhou, Sh<strong>and</strong>ong Huimin Science & Technology Co. Ltd.<br />
Oxidation of Cliffs Magnetite Ores<br />
K. Oja, Clevel<strong>and</strong>-Cliffs Inc.<br />
Practice on Reducing the Cost of <strong>Iron</strong> in a 750 m 3 Blast Furnace<br />
Y. Ziao, <strong>Iron</strong>making Plant of the Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> Branch of Baosteel<br />
Promotion in Sinter Production <strong>and</strong> Suction of Waste Gas Fan<br />
Y. Huang, China <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
Reline <strong>and</strong> Uprating Operation of the Gwangyang No. 3 Blast<br />
Furnace<br />
K. Won, POSCO<br />
Set Right the Cold Blast<br />
J. Bapat, Forbes Marshall P Ltd.<br />
✦ Simulation of Natural Gas <strong>and</strong> Pulverized Coal Combustion in<br />
a Blast Furnace <strong>and</strong> Their Effects on Coke Consumption in the<br />
Raceway<br />
W. Walker, Purdue University Calumet<br />
✦ Simulation of Plastic Particles Injection Into the Raceway of a<br />
Blast Furnace<br />
C. Jordan, Vienna University of Technology<br />
Sinter Chemistry Modification <strong>for</strong> Improved Blast Furnace<br />
Per<strong>for</strong>mance at SAIL Bhilai <strong>Steel</strong> Plant (BSP), India<br />
M. Tiwari, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority of India Ltd.<br />
Stove Oxygen Enrichment at ArcelorMittal’s No. 7 Blast Furnace<br />
J. Kelly, Praxair/Mittal <strong>Steel</strong><br />
The Effect of Pelletizing Burn Zone Temperature on Pellet Quality<br />
E. Schmutz, Clevel<strong>and</strong>-Cliffs Inc.<br />
The Sinter Structure Influence on Low-temperature Degradation<br />
E. Br<strong>and</strong>aleze, Instituto Argentino de Siderurgia<br />
Utilization of Colloidal Silica-bonded Pumpable Refractories to<br />
Reduce Energy Consumption in the Blast Furnace Plant<br />
A. Dzermejko, Magneco/Metrel Inc.<br />
✦ Whyalla Blast Furnace Transition From Hematite to Magnetite<br />
Feed Fluxed Pellet Operation<br />
J. Tsalapatis, One<strong>Steel</strong><br />
<strong>Iron</strong> Producing/Computer Applications<br />
Application of a Hybrid Decision Support System <strong>for</strong> Blast<br />
Furnace Process Control<br />
B. Wright, BlueScope <strong>Steel</strong> Research<br />
Blast Furnace Modeling With Layered Cohesive Zone<br />
X. Dong, University of New South Wales<br />
Frontline Blast Furnace Hearth Monitoring <strong>for</strong> Campaign<br />
Extension Security<br />
J. Wise-Alex<strong>and</strong>er, Danieli Corus BV<br />
How to Design a Metallic Burden: The CVRD Approach<br />
P. Nogueira, CVRD<br />
✦ Prediction of Blast Furnace Hearth Inner Profiles<br />
B. Wu, Purdue University Calumet<br />
Using Neural Network Technology <strong>for</strong> Blast Furnace Slag<br />
Viscosity <strong>and</strong> Liquidus Temperature Calculation<br />
Y. Zhao, U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
<strong>Iron</strong> Producing/<br />
Environmental Technology<br />
✦ CFD Modeling <strong>for</strong> <strong>Steel</strong> Industry Applications<br />
B. Bakowski, SNC-Lavalin America Inc.; J. Earl, Severstal North<br />
America Inc.; E. Duckett, SNC Lavalin America Inc.<br />
✦ Role of Axial Cyclone in Recycle of Blast Furnace Offgas<br />
Cleaning System Solid Wastes<br />
H. Kokal, ArcelorMittal; J. Flannery, ArcelorMittal; N. Ma,<br />
ArcelorMittal<br />
Basic Study of Pre-reduced Agglomerates Production in<br />
Sintering Process<br />
S. Machida, JFE <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
Operation Results of the New Waste Gas Treatment Facility at<br />
ROGESA’s No. 3 Sinter Plant<br />
F. Reufer, Paul Wurth Umwelttechnik GmbH<br />
<strong>Iron</strong> Producing/Process Technology<br />
✦ Experiment on Rotary Hearth Furnace<br />
D. Mittal, JINDAL <strong>Steel</strong> <strong>and</strong> Power Ltd.<br />
✦ Is the Shrinking Core Model Applicable to <strong>Iron</strong> Nugget<br />
Production?<br />
B. Anameric, Michigan Technological University; K. Kawatra,<br />
Michigan Technological University<br />
✦ Kinetic Modeling of <strong>Iron</strong> Ore Fines Reduction With H2 -rich<br />
Gases in Fluidized Beds at Elevated Pressures: From Hematite to<br />
Magnetite<br />
J. Schenk, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.; J. Sturn,<br />
Vienna University of Technology; B. Weib, Vienna University of<br />
Technology; F. Winter, Vienna University of Technology<br />
Adaptation of Energiron Direct Reduction Technology <strong>for</strong> Using<br />
Syngas <strong>and</strong> COG as Reducing Agents<br />
J. Becerra, Tenova HYL<br />
Construction <strong>and</strong> Early Operating Results of the First Tecnored<br />
Industrial Plant<br />
J. Holdin, Tecno-Logos S/A<br />
✦ Dynamic Lance Furnace <strong>for</strong> Direct <strong>Iron</strong> Smelting Reduction<br />
Q. Fan, Fansmelt Quanrong<br />
February 2008 ✦ 95
Electric <strong>Steel</strong>making<br />
✦ A Faster, More Efficient EAF<br />
H. Novak, Concast AG; S. Miani, Concast Technologies; A. Partyka,<br />
Concast AG; R. Gottardi, Concast AG<br />
✦ Acciaieria Arvedi: A New Giant Consteel ® in Europe<br />
G. Arvedi, Acciaieria Arvedi SpA; A. Bianchi, Acciaieria Arvedi<br />
SpA; G. S<strong>and</strong>ona, Acciaieria Arvedi SpA; M. Bianchi Ferri, Tenova;<br />
F. Memoli, Tenova; L. Manini, Acciaieria Arvedi SpA<br />
✦ Application of Differential Protection on Electric Arc Furnace<br />
<strong>and</strong> Substation Trans<strong>for</strong>mers<br />
M. Bishop, Cooper Power Systems; D. Sharma, Nucor-Yamato<br />
<strong>Steel</strong>; L. Kojovic, Cooper Power Systems<br />
✦ Application of On-line Photoacoustic-spectroscopy Gas-in-oil<br />
Analysis Equipment to AC EAF Trans<strong>for</strong>mers<br />
C. Birkbeck, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong>; R. Weir, Kelman Ltd.<br />
✦ Decarburization Control Through Offgas Analysis <strong>and</strong> Its<br />
Characteristics<br />
M. Pozzi, Tenova Goodfellow Inc.; V. Scioplo, Tenova Goodfellow<br />
Inc.; D. Masoero, Tenova; U. De Mir<strong>and</strong>a, O.R.I. Martin SpA; F.<br />
Memoli, Tenova; M. Zan<strong>for</strong>lin, O.R.I. Martin SpA; M. Zani, O.R.I.<br />
Martin SpA<br />
✦ Improved Heat Removal With Sliding Water-cooled Panels<br />
D. Zrelec, Stantec Consulting Ltd.<br />
✦ Innovations in Slag H<strong>and</strong>ling Technology<br />
P. Flucher, Paling Transporter Ltd.; B. Charczuk, Paling Transporter<br />
Ltd.<br />
✦ Installation of Praxair’s CoJet ® Gas Injection Systems at<br />
Sumikin <strong>Steel</strong> <strong>and</strong> Other EAFs With Hot Metal Charges<br />
Y. Matsumura, Sumikin <strong>Steel</strong>; L. Cates, Praxair; H. Okano, Sumikin<br />
<strong>Steel</strong>; E. Hirooka, Air Water Inc.; K. Fujimoto, Sumikin <strong>Steel</strong><br />
✦ New, Energy-saving Electric Arc Furnace Designs<br />
M. Haissig, M.H. Consulting; G. Fuchs, Fuchs Technology AG; K.<br />
Rummler, Fuchs Technology AG<br />
✦ Nucor <strong>Steel</strong>–Texas: An Ultrahigh-productivity Shop With a<br />
Single-bucket-charge EAF<br />
B. Rai, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong>; D. Foster, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong><br />
✦ Optimization of Continuous DRI Feed EAFs at Ternium Hylsa<br />
Using Goodfellow EFSOP ® Technology<br />
S. Mistry, Tenova Goodfellow Inc.; M. Khan, Tenova Goodfellow<br />
Inc.; R. Santos, Ternium Hylsa<br />
✦ Slag Carryover Control at Dofasco<br />
K. Graham, McMaster University; M. Ricci, ArcelorMittal Dofasco;<br />
S. Waterfall, ArcelorMittal Dofasco; G. <strong>Iron</strong>s, McMaster University<br />
✦ Start-up Experience <strong>and</strong> Results of Consteel at the SOVEL<br />
Meltshop<br />
G. Bouganosopoulos, Sovel S.A.; V. Papantoniou, Sidenor S.A.; P.<br />
Sismanis, Sidenor S.A.<br />
✦ The High-tech Danieli FastArc TM Electric Arc Furnace<br />
R. Sellan, Danieli & C. SpA; C. Travaglini, Danieli & C. SpA<br />
✦ The SIMETALCIS Ultimate at Colakoglu, Turkey<br />
M. Abel, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH; M. Hein,<br />
Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH<br />
96 ✦ <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Technology<br />
✦ The Use of Scrap Substitutes in Electric <strong>Steel</strong>making<br />
M. Hein, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH; M. Abel,<br />
Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH<br />
✦ Theoretical Background of Dephosphorization <strong>and</strong> Preliminarily<br />
Results Using Briquettes <strong>for</strong> Hot Metal Pretreatment <strong>and</strong> in EAF<br />
<strong>Steel</strong>making<br />
V. da Silva, UFOP; P. Assis, UFOP; L. Matanta, Semeato; G.<br />
Bicalho, Solvi; B. Cerchiari, UFOP<br />
A Structured Approach to EAF Optimization<br />
J. Jones, Nupro Corp.<br />
Chemical Energy Efficiency: A Comparison Between Con<strong>Steel</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Conventional Electric Arc Furnaces<br />
V. Shver, Process Technology International Inc.<br />
Control of the Consteel Process Using SmartARC<br />
A. Zalner, Wheeling-Pittsburgh <strong>Steel</strong><br />
EAF Optimization Strategies<br />
S. Hornby, Global Strategic Solutions Inc.<br />
✦ Environmentally Sustainable Supplementary Energy <strong>for</strong> EAF<br />
<strong>Steel</strong>making Through Introduction of Waste Plastics<br />
V. Sahajwalla, University of New South Wales<br />
Hot Metal Strategies <strong>for</strong> the EAF Industry<br />
J. Jones, Nupro Corp.<br />
Maintenance Reliability <strong>and</strong> Lubrication <strong>for</strong> EAFs<br />
J. Schlobohm, bp/Castrol<br />
Reduction of Energy <strong>and</strong> Costs in Electric Arc Furnace Melting<br />
D. Carr, Carbon Fuel Technology LLC<br />
Safety, Productivity <strong>and</strong> Quality Improvements at Nucor <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Darlington, South Carolina<br />
J. Fronzaglio, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Electric <strong>Steel</strong>making/<br />
Environmental Technology<br />
Thermal Analysis Techniques in the Investigation of Filter Fabrics<br />
O. Verster, W.L. Gore & Associates<br />
✦ Meltshop Heat Stress <strong>and</strong> Ventilation Analysis<br />
D. Zrelec, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; M. Viveros Piedra, ArcelorMittal<br />
Lazaro Cardenas<br />
EAF Meltshop Air Pollution Control System Sizing<br />
S. Matson, Worley Parsons GCT<br />
New Techniques in <strong>Steel</strong> Meltshop Air Pollution Control<br />
L. Els, Consulto Enviro CC<br />
Recycling of EAF Dusts in <strong>Steel</strong> Mills<br />
A. Azadmehr, Isfahan University of Technology<br />
Electric <strong>Steel</strong>making/<br />
Process Technology<br />
✦ A Study of Scrap Heating by Burners<br />
G. <strong>Iron</strong>s, McMaster University; K. M<strong>and</strong>al, McMaster University
✦ Comparative Analysis of Carbon Mass Balance <strong>for</strong> Integrated<br />
<strong>and</strong> Electric Arc Furnace <strong>Steel</strong>making Processes<br />
G. Allie, Environmental Process Technologies Inc.; P. Gorman,<br />
Environmental Process Technologies Inc.<br />
✦ Modeling of Late Melting of Scrap in an EAF<br />
J. Li, University of Toronto; G. <strong>Iron</strong>s, McMaster University; N.<br />
Provatas, McMaster University<br />
✦ Radiation Model in a Three-phase EAF<br />
A. Conejo, Morelia Technological Institute; J. Sanchez, Morelia<br />
Technological Institute; M. Ramirez, UNAM<br />
✦ Theoretical Background of Desulfurization <strong>and</strong> <strong>Preliminary</strong><br />
Results Using Briquettes in EAF <strong>Steel</strong>making Heats<br />
E. Carmeiro, Cosimat; G. Bicalho, Solvi; P. Assis, UFOP; L. Matanta,<br />
Semeato<br />
Specialty Alloy <strong>and</strong> Foundry<br />
✦ Application of Effective VOD <strong>for</strong> Stainless <strong>Steel</strong><br />
L. Hong, Baosteel Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> Branch<br />
✦ Influence of Mold Wear on the Quality of Continuous Cast<br />
Specialty <strong>Steel</strong> Billets<br />
G. Ramanelli, Accialierie Venete SpA; O. Lang, Vatron GmbH; A.<br />
Tosato, Accialierie Venete SpA; S. Buoro, Accialierie Venete SpA<br />
✦ Kinetic Model of Decarburization <strong>and</strong> Denitrogenation in VOD<br />
Process <strong>for</strong> Ferritic Stainless <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Y. Xu, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.; Z. Chen, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Co Ltd.<br />
✦ New Technology to Prepare Low-chromium White Cast <strong>Iron</strong><br />
Alloy<br />
J. Chen, Changsha University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology; J. He,<br />
Changsha University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology<br />
✦ Research Into the Slab Casting Process <strong>for</strong> High-surface-quality<br />
Stainless <strong>Steel</strong><br />
J. Yang, Baosteel Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> Branch<br />
✦ The Applications of the Top <strong>and</strong> Side Combined Blowing in the<br />
AOD of Baosteel<br />
L. Donggang, Baosteel; C. Hebing, Baosteel<br />
✦ The Process <strong>and</strong> Practice of Reducing Cr Loss During EAF<br />
Melting of Stainless <strong>Steel</strong><br />
F. Zhu, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.<br />
✦ Thermodynamic Properties of Liquid Ferroboron Alloys<br />
A. Sunkar, The University of Tokyo; K. Morita, The University of<br />
Tokyo<br />
A Dynamic Model <strong>and</strong> Its Application in the Refining Process of<br />
Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> in an Argon-oxygen Decarburization Converter<br />
Q. Li, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.<br />
EAF Foamy Slag in Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> Production: New, Efficient,<br />
Easy-to-h<strong>and</strong>le <strong>and</strong> Cost-effective Technology<br />
J. Reichel, SMS Demag<br />
In-situ Observation of Solidification Process of AISI304<br />
Austenitic Stainless <strong>Steel</strong><br />
H. Fuxiang, University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology Beijing<br />
CANCELLED<br />
Process Control of SS-VOD in Stainless <strong>Steel</strong>making<br />
S. Li, Baosteel Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> Branch<br />
Study of Surface Transverse Cracks on AISI304 Strip Produced<br />
by Twin-roll Strip Casting<br />
H. Fuxiang, University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology Beijing<br />
CANCELLED<br />
The Development <strong>and</strong> Technology of TCS345 Grade Strip Used<br />
<strong>for</strong> Railway Wagons<br />
X. Ye, Baosteel Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> Branch<br />
Oxygen <strong>Steel</strong>making<br />
✦ BOF Practice With Quick <strong>and</strong> Automatic Tapping<br />
G. Lindgren, SSAB Swedish <strong>Steel</strong>; R. Johansson, SSAB Swedish<br />
<strong>Steel</strong>; K. Lindqvist, SSAB Swedish <strong>Steel</strong><br />
✦ Clean <strong>Steel</strong> Requirements in BOF Operation Practice<br />
K. Wuennenberg; J. Cappel, RHI AG<br />
✦ Development of Offgas Model Technology to Replace Sublance<br />
Operation <strong>for</strong> KOBM Turndown Carbon Control at Dofasco<br />
K. Boyl<strong>and</strong>, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.; G. Wallace, ArcelorMittal<br />
Dofasco Inc.; N. Pyke, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.; S. Sun,<br />
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.; D. Liao, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.<br />
✦ Effect of Nozzle Twisted in the Mixing Time Using the Physical<br />
Model of a BOF Converter<br />
J. Alvarenga, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; R. Reis,<br />
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; R. Tavares, Universidade<br />
Federal de Minas Gerais; B. Maia, Gerdau Group<br />
✦ Implementation of Technology <strong>for</strong> <strong>Steel</strong> Tapping in the BOF of<br />
V&M do Brasil<br />
L. Almeida, V&M do Brasil - Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes;<br />
F. Vieira, V&M do Brasil - Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes; W.<br />
Bender-Bergold, AMEPA GmbH; F. da Silva, Magnesita<br />
✦ Manganese <strong>and</strong> Phosphorus Distribution Equilibrium Between<br />
CaO-FeO-SiO 2 -MnO-P 2 O 5 Slags <strong>and</strong> Carbon-saturated lron<br />
G. Li, Wuhan University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology; Z. Chen,<br />
Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.; X. Xia, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.;<br />
C. Zhu, Wuhan University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology<br />
✦ Optimization of BOF Productivity Using Pig <strong>Iron</strong> in the Metallic<br />
Charge<br />
R. Sampaio, Consultant of the V&M do Brasil; L. Almeida, V&M do<br />
Brasil - Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes; F. Vieira, V&M do Brasil<br />
- Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes<br />
✦ Study on Oxidation Resistance of Magnesia-carbon Refractories<br />
at Various Temperatures<br />
S. Ali, Orind Refractories Ltd.; S. Mukhopadhyay, Orind<br />
Refractories Ltd.; S. Chatterjee, Orind Refractories Ltd.; S. Kumar,<br />
Orind Refractories Ltd.<br />
✦ The Development of a Recycling Process <strong>for</strong> Molten <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Retained in the Ladle<br />
J. Kim, POSCO; S. Lee, POSCO; J. Park, POSCO; B. Choi, POSCO<br />
Aspects of the Relationship Between BOF Maintenance <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Productivity of <strong>Steel</strong>making<br />
J. Junger, RHI Canada<br />
February 2008 ✦ 97
Comparative Assessment of LD Converter <strong>and</strong> Electric Arc<br />
Furnace <strong>Steel</strong>making in Terms of Removal of Undesirable Tramp<br />
Elements<br />
N. Bannenberg, AG Der Dillinger Huttenwerke<br />
✦ Fixed Laser Installation at Sparrows Point<br />
M. Dunn, ArcelorMittal<br />
✦ Improvements in the External Hot Metal Desulfurization<br />
Process at AHMSA<br />
A. Arauza, AHMSA<br />
Measures to Ensure Processing Stability at the BOF<br />
B. Chukwulebe, ArcelorMittal<br />
Methodology of Automating BOF Tapping at Sparrows Point<br />
T. Connors, Connors Industrials Inc.<br />
Optimization of CoJet Per<strong>for</strong>mance in a BOF Furnace<br />
J. Kelly, Praxair<br />
✦ Revamp <strong>and</strong> Modernization of BOF Converter B at Salzgitter<br />
Flachstahl GmbH<br />
R. Kromarek, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH<br />
Slag-free Automatic Tapping of the BOF at Ruukki Production<br />
Raahe Works<br />
H. Nevala<br />
Oxygen <strong>Steel</strong>making/<br />
Environmental Technology<br />
✦ Application of EFSOP ® Holistic Optimization Technology to<br />
BOF <strong>Steel</strong>making<br />
J. Maiolo, Tenova Goodfellow Inc.; J. Petozzi, U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Canada–<br />
Hamilton <strong>Steel</strong>; V. Scipolo, Tenova Goodfellow Inc.; D. Zuliani,<br />
Tenova Goodfellow Inc.; B. Goldberg, Tenova Goodfellow Inc.; P.<br />
Hole, U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Canada–Hamilton <strong>Steel</strong><br />
✦ Utilization of Sound Signals to Evaluate the Risk of Slopping in<br />
Oxygen Converters<br />
M. Martin, Tenaris; A. Gomez, Ternium Siderar; C. Cicutti, Tenaris;<br />
R. Donayo, Ternium Siderar<br />
Carbon Dioxide Sequestration With <strong>Steel</strong>making Slag: Process<br />
Phenomena <strong>and</strong> Reactor Design Study<br />
K. Peaslee, Missouri University of Science & Technology<br />
Upgrades to Process Water <strong>and</strong> Process Wastewater Treatment<br />
Systems <strong>for</strong> Hot End Operations at ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor<br />
West<br />
G. Amendola, Amendola Engineering Inc.<br />
Ladle <strong>and</strong> Secondary Refining<br />
✦ Analysis of the Wear Mechanism of MgO-C Slag Line Bricks <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Steel</strong> Ladles<br />
H. Lobato, Instituto Argentino de Siderurgia; S. Camelli, Instituto<br />
Argentino de Siderurgia; M. Labadie, Ternium Siderar<br />
✦ Control of Gas Bubbles <strong>and</strong> Slag Layer in a Ladle Furnace by<br />
Electromagnetic Stirring<br />
U. S<strong>and</strong>, ABB AB; H. Yang, ABB AB; R. Bel Fdhila, ABB AB<br />
98 ✦ <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Technology<br />
✦ Effect of Sulfur on the Deposition of Inclusions at the Surface<br />
of Submerged Entry Nozzle Materials<br />
A. Dey, The University of Sheffield; R. Thackray, The University of<br />
Sheffield<br />
✦ Effective Ladle Management <strong>for</strong> a <strong>Steel</strong>making Shop Using Data<br />
Acquisition in Real Time<br />
G. Ghatak, Quad Infotech Inc.; A. Hackelspperger, Quad Infotech<br />
Inc.; S. Gillgrass, Gerdau Ameristeel<br />
✦ Experimental Simulation of Transient Ladle Reactions in IF<br />
<strong>Steel</strong>s Involving Al <strong>and</strong> Ti<br />
H. Matsuura, Carnegie Mellon University; G. Wen, Carnegie Mellon<br />
University; S. Seetharaman, Carnegie Mellon University; C. Wang,<br />
Carnegie Mellon University<br />
✦ Improvement in Linear Ladle Sliding Gate System by Rotation<br />
of the Sliding Plate at the Ladle St<strong>and</strong><br />
A. Gauche, Tech-Gate S.A.; D. Verrelle, Tech-Gate S.A.; T. Goedert,<br />
Tech-Gate S.A.; W. Rose, Tech-Gate S.A.<br />
✦ Ladle Age Effects on Stirring Intensity During Ladle Refining<br />
J. Alexis, MEFOS AB<br />
✦ <strong>Steel</strong> Velocity Measurements in a Stirred Ladle<br />
J. Bjorkvall, MEFOS Metallurgical Research Institute AB; J. Alexis,<br />
MEFOS Metallurgical Research Institute AB; U. Sjostrom, MEFOS<br />
Metallurgical Research Institute AB<br />
Experience at The Timken Co. With an Innovative On-line<br />
Inclusion Determination System <strong>for</strong> Liquid <strong>Steel</strong><br />
R. Stone, Heraeus Electro-Nite Co.<br />
High Desulfurization Rates of <strong>Steel</strong> Through the EAF-EBT-LF<br />
Process<br />
R. Morales, IPC<br />
Improvement of Durability of Zirconia-graphite Materials by<br />
Nanotechnology<br />
Y. Daisuke, Krosaki Harima Corp.<br />
Improving Productivity Using a New Porous Plug Design <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Steel</strong> Ladles<br />
G. Powerll, Special Shapes Refractory Co.<br />
✦ Improving <strong>Steel</strong> Cleanliness Through Slag Refining<br />
L. Zhang, Norwegian University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology<br />
Modeling <strong>and</strong> Analysis of Slag Droplet Formation in Ladle<br />
Metallurgy Practice<br />
K. Krishnapisharody, McMaster University<br />
Ladle <strong>and</strong> Secondary Refining/<br />
Computer Applications<br />
✦ Cell Model Exposed<br />
K. Graham, McMaster University; G. <strong>Iron</strong>s, McMaster University<br />
✦ Integrated Ladle Metallurgy Control<br />
K. Graham, McMaster University; G. <strong>Iron</strong>s, McMaster University<br />
✦ LMF Continuous Temperature Measurements: Results of the<br />
First Application<br />
P. Galbiati, Tenaris Dalmine; F. Memoli, Tenova; P. Giugliano,<br />
Tenaris Dalmine; G. Gattoni, Tenaris Dalmine; E. Malfa, Centro
Sviluppo Materiali SpA; U. Chiarotti, Centro Sviluppo Materiali SpA;<br />
C. Giavani, Tenova<br />
✦ Metallurgical Reaction Between Top Slag <strong>and</strong> Sulfur-bearing<br />
Molten <strong>Steel</strong><br />
A. Oakayama, Sumitomo Metals Industries Ltd.; T. Nishi, Sumitomo<br />
Metals Industries Ltd.<br />
✦ Modeling Desulfurization in Secondary <strong>Steel</strong>making<br />
H. Atkinson, University of Leicester; S. Gao, University of Leicester;<br />
M. Al-harbi, SABIC Technology Center<br />
✦ Computational Thermodynamics as a Powerful Tool <strong>for</strong><br />
Modeling the Fabrication Aspects of <strong>Steel</strong>s<br />
J. Bratberg, Thermo-Calc Software Inc.; P. Mason, Thermo-Calc<br />
Software Inc.; A. Engstrom, Thermo-Calc Software Inc.<br />
Ladle <strong>and</strong> Secondary Refining/<br />
Process Technology<br />
✦ Innovative RH Metallurgy<br />
R. Dittrich, SMS Mevac GmbH; T. Eichert, SMS Mevac GmbH; D.<br />
Tembergen, SMS Mevac GmbH; R. Teworte, SMS Mevac GmbH<br />
✦ Start-up of a Twin Vacuum Tank Degassing System<br />
K. Shoop, Core Furnace Systems; D. Meredith, IPSCO <strong>Steel</strong> Inc.; J.<br />
Simmons, Core Furnace Systems<br />
Development of a Mathematical Model <strong>for</strong> the Degassing<br />
Process Validated in the Plant of Gerdau Acos Especiais Piratini<br />
A. Celiberto, Gerdau Acos Especiais Piratini<br />
NOx Emissions From Secondary Ladle Furnace Treatments<br />
L. Voj, Institute <strong>for</strong> Industrial Furnaces <strong>and</strong> Heat Engineering in<br />
Metallurgy<br />
Vacuum Degasser Bag Filter System<br />
H. Novak, Concast America Inc.<br />
Continuous Casting<br />
✦ Application of Cold Gas Dynamic Spray on Repairing of Casting<br />
Mold<br />
H. Zhang, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.; Y. Liang, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong><br />
& <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.; H. Song, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.; J. Zhang,<br />
Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.<br />
✦ Development of a High-throughput Inclusion Analyzer <strong>for</strong><br />
Process Control <strong>and</strong> Optimization<br />
J. Shuster, Aspex Corp.; T. Drake, Aspex Corp.; D. Usry, Gerdau<br />
Ameristeel; B. Abraham, Aspex Corp.; S. Pulido, Gerdau<br />
Ameristeel<br />
✦ Effects of Complex Electromagnetic Stirring on the<br />
Solidification Structure of 60Si 2 CrVAT Spring <strong>Steel</strong> Continuous<br />
Casting Billets<br />
K. Wang, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.; W. Du, Shanghai University; J.<br />
Hu, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.; W. Gu, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.; J.<br />
Yin, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.<br />
✦ Finite Element Analysis of Working Stress of Sustain Frame in<br />
the Active Segment of a <strong>Steel</strong> Bloom Continuous Caster<br />
M. Duan, Baosteel <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co Ltd.<br />
✦ Global Approach of Mold Level Control Upgrade <strong>and</strong><br />
Per<strong>for</strong>mances at Dofasco CC1<br />
C. Singh, ArcelorMittal Dofasco; P. Arnulf, Sert Metal; X. Rabec,<br />
Sert Metal USA; M. Dussud, Avemis SA<br />
✦ Influence of Straight Nozzle Bore Sizes on Fluid in a Billet Mold<br />
S. Garcia-Hern<strong>and</strong>ez, Instituto Poliltecnico Nacional; R. Morales,<br />
Instituto Politecnico Nacional; A. Najera, Instituto Poliltecnico<br />
Nacional; E. Torre-Alonso, Instituto Poliltecnico Nacional<br />
✦ Mold Maintenance Advancements<br />
C. Donovan, SMS Millcraft<br />
✦ New State-of-the-art Slab Caster Machines <strong>for</strong> the 21st Century<br />
C. Piemonte, Danieli & C. SpA<br />
✦ Nucor <strong>Steel</strong> Seattle: Improvements Resulting From<br />
Modernization of the 4-str<strong>and</strong> Billet Caster<br />
J. Gregord, Concast America Inc.; B. Trocano, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong> Seattle<br />
Inc.<br />
✦ Revamping Result <strong>for</strong> High-speed Casting of 2-3M/C at<br />
Gwangyang Works<br />
H. Lee, POSCO; W. Choi, POSCO; S. Lee, POSCO; B. Min,<br />
POSCO<br />
Investigation Into Mold Heat Flux Distribution in Continuous<br />
Casting of Round Billets<br />
X. Liu, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.<br />
Long Product Caster Technology<br />
H. Novak, Concast America Inc.<br />
Next-generation Mold Level Control — Development of LevCon<br />
2.0<br />
M. Hirschmanner, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.<br />
Numerical Investigation of Slab Bending in a Straight Mold<br />
Caster <strong>and</strong> the Consequences to Mold Copper Wear <strong>and</strong> Surface<br />
Quality<br />
G. Shan, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.<br />
Production of 355-mm-thick Slabs on the voestalpine CC5<br />
Conventional Bow-type Caster With Straight Mold <strong>and</strong> 10-m<br />
Radius<br />
P. Pennerstorfer, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.<br />
Recent Developments in Str<strong>and</strong> Condition Monitoring Devices<br />
A. Leek, Sarclad Ltd.<br />
Smart Mold Technology: Revolutionary or Evolutionary?<br />
A. Kurzinski<br />
Thermal Mold Level Control at Nucor <strong>Steel</strong> Seattle Inc.<br />
R. Caskey, LevelTherm Inc.<br />
Thermomechanical Modeling of Beam Blank Casting<br />
S. Koric, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<br />
Tundish Powder <strong>for</strong> Structural Carbon <strong>Steel</strong><br />
I. Constanta, Metallurgical Research Institute<br />
Zero Defects Strategy of the Hot Charging Direct Hot Rolling<br />
Process<br />
M. El-Bealy, Egyptian <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.<br />
February 2008 ✦ 99
Continuous Casting/<br />
Process Technology<br />
✦ Asymmetric Multi-phase Fluid Flow <strong>and</strong> Particle Entrapment in<br />
a Continuous Casting Mold<br />
S. Kim, Pohang University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology; H. Shin,<br />
POSCO <strong>Technical</strong> Research Laboratories; G. Lee, Pohang<br />
University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology; B. Thomas, University of<br />
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<br />
✦ Effect of Corner Chamber on Fluid Flow Pattern in Mold<br />
T. Toh, Nippon <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.; M. Miyazaki, Nippon <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.; M.<br />
Tani, Nippon <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
✦ On Validation of Mathematical Fluid Flow Models <strong>for</strong> Simulation<br />
of Tundish Water Models <strong>and</strong> Industrial Examples<br />
P. Vayrynen, Helsinki University of Technology; S. Louhenkilpi,<br />
Helsinki University of Technology; S. Vapalahti, Helsinki University<br />
of Technology<br />
Modeling of Tundish Slag Entrainment During Ladle Changes<br />
M. Isac, McGill University<br />
✦ Transport of Fluid Flow <strong>and</strong> Inclusions in Continuous Casting<br />
Str<strong>and</strong>s<br />
L. Zhang, Norwegian University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology<br />
Using Nail Board Experiments to Quantify Surface Velocity in the<br />
CC Mold<br />
B. Rietow, University of Illinois<br />
Sheet Rolling<br />
✦ A Comparative Study of Sendzimir Shape Control Responses<br />
<strong>for</strong> Model Improvement<br />
C. Godwin, Intergrated Industrial Systems Inc.; M. Zipf, Intergrated<br />
Industrial Systems Inc.; D. Wisti, Intergrated Industrial Systems Inc.<br />
✦ A New Development <strong>for</strong> Coiling High-strength Tube Grades<br />
With Large Thickness<br />
H. Mueller, SMS Demag AG; H. Niehues, SMS Demag AG; O.<br />
Jepsen, SMS Demag AG<br />
✦ A New Sensor Concept <strong>for</strong> Roll Gap Measurements in Cold Flat<br />
Rolling<br />
M. Arentoft, IPU Instituttet <strong>for</strong> Produktudvikling; J. Lagergren,<br />
Jernkontoret; N. Jonsson, MEFOS Metallurgical Research Institite<br />
AB; T. Wanheim, Proconsult<br />
✦ An Improving Method of High-spot Defect Detection of Hot<br />
Rolled Strip in the Hot Rolling Process<br />
X. Qi, Shanghai Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.; S. Yezhong, Shanghai<br />
Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.; W. Ziqiang, Shanghai Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> &<br />
<strong>Steel</strong> Co.<br />
✦ Application of Low-volume Lubrication <strong>and</strong> Liquid Nitrogen in<br />
the Final St<strong>and</strong> of a Cold T<strong>and</strong>em Mill<br />
H. Richter, SMS Demag; H. Pawelski, SMS Demag<br />
✦ Cold Rolling Technology <strong>and</strong> Automation <strong>for</strong> the Production of<br />
Advanced High-strength <strong>Steel</strong> (AHSS) Grades<br />
100 ✦ <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Technology<br />
O. Germain, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies SAS; G. Bytomski,<br />
Siemens AG; G. Nopp, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH &<br />
Co.; G. Djumlija, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.<br />
✦ Flatness Control Improvement <strong>for</strong> Cold Temper Mills<br />
B. Wu, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.; T. Chang, University of<br />
Science <strong>and</strong> Technology Beijing; Q. Zhang, University of Science<br />
<strong>and</strong> Technology Beijing; Z. Jiang, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.<br />
✦ Hot Strip Mill Control System Revamp at SSAB in Borlänge,<br />
Sweden<br />
M. Svensson, SSAB; M. Olofsson, ABB; L. Mjorning, ABB; P.<br />
Sixtensson, SSAB<br />
✦ Mill Design <strong>for</strong> Economical Production of Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Ultrahigh-strength Carbon <strong>Steel</strong> Strips<br />
T. Bode, SMS Demag AG; L. Zwingmann, SMS Demag AG; R.<br />
Matzka, SMS Demag AG; H. Pawelski, SMS Demag AG; K. Hoen,<br />
SMS Demag AG<br />
✦ Modernization <strong>and</strong> Upgrading of Existing Plants — A Decisive<br />
Factor in the Fields of Hot Strip Mills<br />
B. Haring, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.; O.<br />
Schmid, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.; A.<br />
Angerbauer, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.<br />
✦ Results of the Start-up of the New Continuous T<strong>and</strong>em Cold<br />
Mill at Voestalpine Stahl <strong>for</strong> the Production of AHSS<br />
R. Kellermayer, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH &<br />
Co.; G. Djumlija, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH &<br />
Co.; G. Bytomski, Siemens AG; G. Nopp, Siemens VAI Metals<br />
Technologies GmbH & Co.; P. Hopf, Siemens AG<br />
✦ Slab Width Recovery After Single <strong>and</strong> Multiple Edging Passes<br />
E. Nikitenko, U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
✦ The Arvedi Endless Strip Production Line (ESP) — From Liquid<br />
<strong>Steel</strong> to Hot Rolled Coil in Seven Minutes<br />
A. Binachi, Acciaieria Arvedi; G. Arvedi, Finarvedi SpA; A.<br />
Angerbauer, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.; J.<br />
Siegl, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.; G. Holleis,<br />
Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co.; F. Mazzolari,<br />
Finarvedi SpA<br />
✦ The Hot Rolling Production Process of Extra-low-carbon Bake<br />
Hardening (BH) <strong>Steel</strong><br />
W. Qian, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.; X. Zhou, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> &<br />
<strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.; J. Xu, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.<br />
DVR-based CCD System <strong>for</strong> Cobble Detection in Rolling Mill<br />
Applications of <strong>Steel</strong> Plants<br />
K. Mallik, R&D Centre <strong>for</strong> <strong>Iron</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Steel</strong><br />
New Cooling Concept in Hot Strip Mills: Microstructure Target<br />
Cooling<br />
K. Weinzierl, Siemens<br />
New Technology <strong>for</strong> Hot Coil Conveying<br />
C. Brockway, SIEMAG GmbH<br />
Simulation of Gas Flow Characteristics in a High-per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
Hydrogen (HPH) Furnace<br />
G. Chen, Anhui University of Technology<br />
Sticker Prevention on HPH Annealed Sheet <strong>Steel</strong><br />
P. Wendt, LOI Thermprocess GmbH
Plate Rolling<br />
✦ An Effective Descaling System <strong>for</strong> Hot Rolling<br />
Q. Yu, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong><br />
✦ Development of Process Control System <strong>for</strong> Plate Quenching<br />
Equipment<br />
S. Jiao, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.; W. Wang, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Co.; B. Yan, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.<br />
✦ Investigation of the Effects of Leveling Roll Diameter Variation<br />
on Coupling Shear Pin Breakage of a Hot Plate Leveler<br />
M. Levick, Quad Engineering Inc.; Y. Liu, Quad Engineering Inc.<br />
High-temperature Processing <strong>and</strong> Accelerated Cooling of X65<br />
Line Pipe <strong>Steel</strong> on an Underpowered Plate Mill<br />
K. Banks, University of Pretoria<br />
In-line Ultrasonic EMAT Plate Inspection as Installed at IPSCO<br />
Saskatchewan Inc.<br />
J. Monks, Innerspec Technologies Inc.<br />
Microstructure Characterization of X100 Line Pipe<br />
R. Klein, IPSCO<br />
Long Products Rolling<br />
✦ Improving the Quality of <strong>Steel</strong> Slabs <strong>and</strong> Billets With Additional<br />
Electric Heating Elements<br />
K. Tiitto, Sigma International Inc.; P. Mantyla, University of Oulu<br />
✦ The Digit@l Furnace Technology — Review <strong>and</strong> Results<br />
R. Darocha, Fives Stein Inc.<br />
✦ CFD Analysis of a Batch-type Reheating Furnace<br />
B. Wu, Purdue University Calumet<br />
Development of the On-line Quality Prediction System During<br />
Controlled Cooling <strong>for</strong> the Stelmor Production Line<br />
W. Yu, University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology Beijing<br />
Further Developments in Wire Rod <strong>and</strong> Bar Production Using<br />
Three-roll Technology<br />
S. Filippini, Kocks Pittsburgh Co.<br />
Latest Developments in SBQ Cold Processing <strong>and</strong> Finishing<br />
F. Toschi, Danieli Centro Met<br />
Coating <strong>and</strong> Process Lines<br />
✦ Effect of Aluminum <strong>and</strong> Silicon Content on Oxidation <strong>and</strong><br />
Decarburization of TRIP <strong>Steel</strong> Surfaces<br />
S. Seetharaman, Carnegie Mellon University; T. Nicholson,<br />
Carnegie Mellon University; R. Fruehan, Carnegie Mellon University<br />
✦ Industrial Application of eMASS: Increasing Throughput <strong>and</strong><br />
Reducing Zinc Consumption in HDG Lines<br />
M. Gilbert, EMG USA Inc.; A. Jordan, EMG Automation GmbH; S.<br />
Devorich, EMG USA Inc.<br />
✦ Optimizing Belt Quality <strong>and</strong> Treatment of Degreasing Liquids by<br />
Using High-gradient Magnetic Filtration<br />
U. Kohaupt, Steinert GmbH<br />
✦ Solving the Insoluble<br />
G. Astengo, Techint S.p.A.; T. DeLoia, LOI Inc.<br />
✦ The Development <strong>and</strong> Market Introduction of the Second<br />
Generation of Chrome-free Passivated Galvanized <strong>Steel</strong><br />
W. Laging, Corus Research, Development & Technology; E.<br />
Jansen, Corus Strip Products IJmuiden; C. Price, Corus Strip<br />
Products IJmuiden; M. Zonneveld, Corus Research, Development<br />
& Technology; A. Harmsen, Corus Research, Development &<br />
Technology<br />
✦ Thermal Gradient Characterization of the Snout on a Hot-dip<br />
Galvanizing Line<br />
J. Rotole, ArcelorMittal USA; V. Krishnardula, ArcelroMittal USA; C.<br />
Shastry, ArcelorMittal USA<br />
Automation of Airknives Automation System<br />
M. Choi, POSCO<br />
Furnace Technologies <strong>for</strong> the Tin Reflow Process<br />
J. Lovens, Inductotherm SA<br />
Improving the Reliability of Inductor Refractory Linings on Hotdip<br />
Coating Pots<br />
W. Porter, Allied Mineral Products Inc.<br />
One Solution of Strip Cleaning in High-speed Lines<br />
K. Onishi, Hotani Co. Ltd.<br />
Roll Technology<br />
✦ A Calculation Method Allowing <strong>for</strong> Variable Heat Transfer<br />
Coefficient of Water Cooling of Work Roll<br />
E. Nikitenko, U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
✦ A Tool to Evaluate Work Roll Damage Due to Thermal Fatigue<br />
in the Hot Strip Mill<br />
C. Brito, ArcelorMittal; C. Cera, ArcelorMittal; M. Mohammadi-<br />
Tehrani, ArcelorMittal; M. Picard, ArcelorMittal; E. Mathey,<br />
ArcelorMittal<br />
✦ Flatness Control in Hot Rolling Mills: Latest Developments in<br />
CVC Plus ® Technology<br />
P. Sudau, SMS Demag; S. Kramer, SMS Demag AG; S. Jurgen, SMS<br />
Demag AG; S. Berger, SMS Demag AG; H. Hof, SMS Demag AG<br />
Application <strong>and</strong> Results of Roll Inspection Procedures at the Cold<br />
Mill Roll Shop of ArcelorMittal Clevel<strong>and</strong><br />
A. Payling, Sarclad<br />
Delayed Cracking <strong>and</strong> Safety Considerations <strong>for</strong> Forged <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Work Rolls<br />
W. Hill, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.<br />
✦ Eddy Current Inspection Results on Work Rolls Through<br />
Finishing St<strong>and</strong>s of Continuous Hot Strip Mills<br />
A. Tremea, InnseChilindri<br />
Latest Advances in Off-line Roll Profiling Technologies<br />
W. Mell<strong>and</strong>er, Har<strong>for</strong>d Industries<br />
Mechanisms of Work Roll Degradation in Hot Strip Mills<br />
M. Sommaeve, Marichal Ketin, CRM<br />
✦ New Inspektor.net<br />
A. Tognoni, Pomini<br />
Recent World Trends <strong>and</strong> Developments in Electrodischarge<br />
Texturing (EDT) of Cold Mill Work Rolls<br />
D. Justice, Sarclad<br />
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Roll Defect Management System<br />
K. Johnston, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.<br />
The Effect of Reaction Kinetics on Phosphorus Anti-wear<br />
Chemistry <strong>and</strong> Its Correlation With Work Roll Life<br />
I. Burton, D.A. Stuart Co.<br />
United States vs. China: New Roll Grinder vs. Revamped Roll<br />
Grinder<br />
M. Medici, Pomini Tenova<br />
Process <strong>and</strong> Product Metallurgy<br />
✦ Application of FEA Modeling to Improve Tube Quality on<br />
Dofasco Tube Mills<br />
Z. Li, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.<br />
✦ Copper Plating Phenomenon During Pickling of <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Z. Zoont, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.; D. Bray, ArcelorMittal<br />
Dofasco Inc.; B. Nelson, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.; J. Felker,<br />
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.; M. Nicholls, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.<br />
✦ Elimination of Crystallinity in the Fractured Surface of Mediumcarbon,<br />
Low-alloy <strong>Steel</strong> Plates Through Process<br />
J. Singh, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority of India Ltd.; G. Singh, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority of<br />
India Ltd.; R. Avtar, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority of India Ltd.<br />
✦ Metallurgy of Newly Developed Automotive <strong>Steel</strong> Sheets at<br />
POSCO<br />
S. Lim, Gangwon University; D. Kang, POSCO Kwangyang Works;<br />
H. Cho, POSCO Kwangyang Works; M. Hong, POSCO Kwangyang<br />
Works; J. Yoon, POSCO Kwangyang Works<br />
✦ Modeling the Kinetics of Phase Trans<strong>for</strong>mation of Bainitic TRIP<br />
<strong>Steel</strong>s in the Hot Rolling Process<br />
K. Park, POSCO; J. Lee, POSCO; Y. Im, POSCO<br />
✦ Stretch Leveller Setup Based on FE Modeling <strong>and</strong> Applied to<br />
Stainless <strong>Steel</strong> Strips at ArcelorMittal Gueugnon<br />
E. Mathey, ArcelorMittal Maizieres; A. Parrico, ArcelorMittal<br />
Maizieres<br />
✦ The Effect of Boron Additions on the Solidification of <strong>Steel</strong><br />
During Continuous Casting, Part I<br />
H. Yin, ArcelorMittal Global R&D; K. Blazek, ArcelorMittal Global<br />
R&D; O. Lanzi, ArcelorMittal Global R&D<br />
✦ The Interaction of Recrystallization <strong>and</strong> Trans<strong>for</strong>mation During<br />
the Reheating of Multiphase <strong>Steel</strong>s<br />
D. Mum<strong>for</strong>d, Corus; A. Smith, Corus; G. Fourlaris, Swansea<br />
University; N. Silk, Corus<br />
Behavior of the Copper-rich Liquid in High-residual Low-carbon<br />
<strong>Steel</strong>s After Cooling <strong>and</strong> Reheating<br />
B. Webler, Carnegie Mellon University; S. Sridhar, Carnegie Mellon<br />
University; R. O’Malley, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong>; E. Nick, Carnegie Mellon<br />
University<br />
Characteristics <strong>and</strong> Formation Mechanism of the Equiaxed Grains<br />
in Twin-roll Cast Strip<br />
C. Ji, University of Science <strong>and</strong> Technology Beijing<br />
Comparison Between the Methods of Determining the Critical<br />
Stress <strong>for</strong> Initiation of Dynamic Recrystallization in 316 Stainless<br />
<strong>Steel</strong><br />
M. Jafari, Isfahan University of Technology<br />
CANCELLED<br />
102 ✦ <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Technology<br />
✦ Cost Savings on Automotive Blanking Lines Thanks to Leveling<br />
<strong>Technical</strong> Support<br />
P. Manga, ArcelorMittal Maizieres<br />
Dynamic Recrystallization by Necklace Mechanism During Hot<br />
De<strong>for</strong>mation of 316 Stainless <strong>Steel</strong><br />
M. Jafari, Isfahan University of Technology<br />
CANCELLED<br />
Effect of Boron Addition in Excess to 0.003% on HSLA <strong>Steel</strong>s<br />
R. Vilarreal, Quintana Roo University<br />
Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties <strong>for</strong> Hot Rolled<br />
Fe15Mn0.6C TWIP <strong>Steel</strong> Plate<br />
G. Liang, Baosteel Co Ltd.<br />
Influence of Deep Cryogenic Treatment on Alloy Carbide<br />
Precipitations<br />
S. Venkateswarana, Anna University<br />
Microstructural Aspects of Low-carbon Boron <strong>Steel</strong>s<br />
E. Martinez, ServMet Engineering<br />
New Technology <strong>for</strong> Bearing <strong>Steel</strong> Bars Production<br />
F. Toschi, Danieli Centro Met<br />
On-line Measurement of Sheet <strong>Steel</strong> Microstructure <strong>and</strong><br />
Properties by X-ray Transmission Diffraction<br />
C. Burnett, Thermo Fisher Scientific; R. Jackson, Thermo Fisher<br />
Scientific<br />
Prediction Technology of Slab Quality Using Process <strong>and</strong> Cold<br />
Coil Quality Data<br />
S. Kim, POSCO<br />
Research on Microstructure Refinement of Sulfur in Mediumcarbon<br />
<strong>Steel</strong><br />
Y. Weining, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co.<br />
The Effect of Controlled Cooling on the Microstructure <strong>and</strong><br />
Precipitation of a Nb-microalloyed <strong>Steel</strong><br />
C. Wang, Baoshan <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Co. Ltd.<br />
The Hot Ductility of Al-containing TRIP <strong>Steel</strong>s Melted In-situ<br />
S. Kang, POSCO<br />
Ultrafine Grain Formation in Ferrite-Pearlite <strong>Steel</strong> Through Cold<br />
Work Anneal Processing<br />
M. Sabouhi, University of Tehran<br />
Sensors <strong>and</strong> Instrumentation<br />
✦ Benefits of Thermal Mold Level Control <strong>for</strong> Continuous Casting<br />
R. Caskey, LevelTherm Inc.<br />
✦ Multi-point System Considerations <strong>for</strong> H2 , O 2 <strong>and</strong> H 2 O<br />
Measurement<br />
T. Ballard, GE Sensing<br />
✦ New Approach <strong>for</strong> Strip Steering Control in the Finishing Mill<br />
at ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt Hot Strip Mill<br />
C. Moretto, ArcelorMittal; P. Szczepanski, ArcelorMittal; C.<br />
Moretto, ArcelorMittal<br />
✦ Optimization of Surface Inspection System Per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
T. Pisanelli, ArcelorMittal; J. Franklin, ArcelorMittal; H. Long,<br />
ArcelorMittal; L. Zhang, ArcelorMittal; R. Pavlosky, ArcelorMittal
A New Method <strong>for</strong> the Rapid Determination of Aluminum<br />
Content in Liquid <strong>Steel</strong> With Titanium<br />
R. Rote, Midwest Instrument Co.<br />
Automated Inspection of Mash Seam Welds (Lap Welds) <strong>for</strong> Coil<br />
Joining<br />
J. Monks, Innerspec Technologies Inc.<br />
Automatic ASTM E-45 <strong>and</strong> ISO 4967 Nonmetallic Inclusion<br />
Rating by Image Analysis<br />
M. Savard, Clemex Technologies Inc.<br />
In-line Inspection System of <strong>Steel</strong> I-beams <strong>for</strong> Internal Flaws<br />
Using Ultrasonic EMAT (Nucor-Yamato)<br />
J. Monks, Innerspec Technologies Inc.<br />
In-line Thickness Measurement at Elevated Temperatures Using<br />
Ultrasonic EMAT Technology<br />
J. Monks, Innerspec Technologies Inc.<br />
State-of-the-art Solutions <strong>for</strong> In-process Diameter/Dimension<br />
Measurement in Hot Rolling Mills<br />
M. Brunner, Zumbach Electronics AG<br />
Electrical Engineering<br />
✦ AC Replacement <strong>for</strong> DC MD Motors<br />
T. Marumoto, TMEIC; R. Tessendorf, TM GE Automation Systems;<br />
S. Negi, TMEIC<br />
Choosing the Correct Front-end Technology <strong>for</strong> a Low-voltage<br />
AC Drive System<br />
D. Kosnik, Abtron Mfg. Inc.<br />
Joslyn TM Hi-Voltage Transmaster Switches: How to Improve an<br />
Already Proven Electrical Trans<strong>for</strong>mer Switch<br />
R. Johnson, Joslyn Hi-Voltage<br />
Radiography Reduces O&M Costs While Verifying the Integrity of<br />
High-voltage Circuit Breakers<br />
J. Spoljarick, ABB<br />
SVC <strong>for</strong> Dynamic Stabilization <strong>and</strong> Power Quality Improvement<br />
of Grid Feeding FeNi Smelter<br />
R. Grunbaum, ABB AB<br />
Computer Applications<br />
✦ A Cold Mill Setup Model With Finesse<br />
S. Starr, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia <strong>Steel</strong> Industries Inc.; S. Paardekooper, Industrial<br />
Automation Services; N. Scopulovic, Industrial Automation<br />
Services; R. Davies, Industrial Automation Services; J. Edwards,<br />
Industrial Automation Services; G. Conway, Industrial Automation<br />
Services<br />
✦ A New Architecture <strong>for</strong> Automatic Gauge Control Systems<br />
C. Godwin, Intergrated Industrial Systems Inc.; M. Zipf, Intergrated<br />
Industrial Systems Inc.; A. Krzewki, AFK Automation Inc.; D. Wisti,<br />
Intergrated Industrial Systems Inc.<br />
✦ Applying RFID Technology in the <strong>Steel</strong> Industry<br />
G. Sonnenberg, CQS Innovation Inc.; W. Atkins, WAKE Inc.<br />
✦ Enhancing the Operation of Highly Varying Industrial Loads to<br />
Increase Electric Reliability, Quality <strong>and</strong> Economics<br />
R. Kramer, Purdue University Calumet<br />
✦ Fully Configurable Level 2 Infrastructure <strong>for</strong> Metal Rolling <strong>and</strong><br />
Processing Control Systems<br />
J. McMillen, TMGE Automation System; W. Filipczyk, TMGE<br />
Automation System<br />
✦ ID Laser Marking of LOD Pipe<br />
D. Anderson, InfoSight Corp.<br />
✦ PC-based System <strong>for</strong> “High-Resolution” Weld Data Acquisition,<br />
Archival <strong>and</strong> Analysis<br />
T. Roach, U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
Implementation of Data Collection Methodology <strong>for</strong> a Data<br />
Warehouse<br />
J. Lavoie, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Interactive Relationship of Mill Process Models <strong>and</strong> Its<br />
Application in Level 2 System Design<br />
B. Li, Metal Pass LLC<br />
Level 2 Model Improvement at Oregon <strong>Steel</strong> Mills<br />
B. Li, Metal Pass LLC<br />
Maximizing In<strong>for</strong>mation Resources: An Introduction to Sources<br />
of <strong>Technical</strong>, Engineering <strong>and</strong> Patent In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Industry<br />
E. Malloy, Union Switch & Signal<br />
Material H<strong>and</strong>ling<br />
✦ A Look Back at the Last Year of <strong>Steel</strong> Scrap Haulage Utilizing<br />
Rear Eject Technology<br />
J. Swank, Philipp-Hagenbuch Inc.<br />
✦ New Material Reassignment Process Increases Yield<br />
F. Luecking, Parsytec AG; E. Jannasch, Parsytec AG<br />
Bar Coding the <strong>Steel</strong> Industry<br />
D. Gaouette, Polyonics Inc.<br />
Unmanned Automatic Operation System of the Stacker/<br />
Reclaimer<br />
K. Lee, RIST Ulsan Lab. <strong>for</strong> Industrial Technology<br />
Cranes<br />
✦ The Latest 450-ton EOT AC Crane With AC Adjustable<br />
Frequency Control<br />
R. Greene, Morris Material H<strong>and</strong>ling; J. Christensen, Morris<br />
Material H<strong>and</strong>ling<br />
✦ The Ultimate Safety Device — A Load Scale on an EOT Crane<br />
G. Bruder, ArcelorMittal USA; R. Emergy, ArcelorMittal USA<br />
CAN Bus <strong>for</strong> Crane Control<br />
J. Pearson, Cattron<br />
CANCELLED<br />
Lubrication <strong>and</strong> Hydraulics<br />
✦ Advantages of Zinc-free Hydraulic Oils <strong>for</strong> Critical <strong>Steel</strong> Plant<br />
Applications<br />
T. Mattern, Shell Deutschl<strong>and</strong> Schmierstoff GmbH; J. Cao, Shell<br />
China<br />
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Development of High-capacity Backup Oil Film Bearings <strong>for</strong> Plate<br />
Mill Applications<br />
T. Wojtkowski, Morgan Construction Co.<br />
Eco-friendly in the <strong>Steel</strong> Industry: Being Ecologically Friendly<br />
Can Give Economical Rewards<br />
T. Allsup, Castrol Industrial North America<br />
Maintenance Processes<br />
✦ Bridging the Gap<br />
H. Joyce, PdMA Corp.<br />
✦ Implementing Asset Reliability at Alta<strong>Steel</strong> Ltd., SCAW Metals<br />
Group<br />
E. Leszczynski, Alta<strong>Steel</strong> Ltd.; F. Dunbrack, Life Cycle Engineering<br />
Inc.; S. Preston, Alta<strong>Steel</strong> Ltd.<br />
✦ Installation of Oil-lubricated Tube Spindles at North Star<br />
BlueScope <strong>Steel</strong><br />
K. Hoffman, North Star BlueScope <strong>Steel</strong> LLC; C. Sundermann, SMS<br />
Demag; W. Malan, SMS Demag; S. Knoblauch, SMS Demag<br />
✦ Lubrication Assistance: Extreme Thermal <strong>and</strong> Wear Reduction<br />
T. Chuna, American Clean Energy Systems Inc.; B. Schubert,<br />
American Clean Energy Systems Inc.<br />
✦ Remote Monitoring <strong>and</strong> Analysis<br />
R. Miller, IVC Technologies<br />
✦ Reliability Achievement Award Winner (Bronze): Shape-certifying<br />
the Equipment, Not the Product<br />
K. Harvey, U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Corp.<br />
✦ The Weld Cladding of Foot Rolls <strong>and</strong> Top Segment Rolls to<br />
Improve Roll Life<br />
P. Collins, Corewire; D. Le Jeune, Corewire; K. Chi, Corewire<br />
Optimizing a Predictive Maintenance <strong>Program</strong> <strong>for</strong> Roll St<strong>and</strong>s<br />
D. Rainey, Azima Inc.<br />
Reliability Achievement Award Winner (Gold): Implementation of<br />
a Maintenance Task Analysis Methodology<br />
R. Leadbetter, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.<br />
Reliability Achievement Award Winner (Silver): Installation of<br />
Weld Head Strapping Technology to Secure Beams <strong>and</strong> Long Bar<br />
Bundles<br />
C. Andersen, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Reducing Downtime — The Billion Dollar Real Deal<br />
S. Peterson, Strategic Asset Management<br />
Substantial Recordable Improvement by the Use of Elastomeric<br />
Couplings in <strong>Steel</strong> Processing at I/N Tek<br />
K. Hunter, Belden Hutter<br />
Universal Main St<strong>and</strong> Spare Motor<br />
J. Patterson, Fl<strong>and</strong>ers Electric<br />
Using Ultrasonic Technologies to Verify <strong>and</strong> Maintain Tension in<br />
High-strength Structural Bolts<br />
C. Casanova, NSK Corp.<br />
104 ✦ <strong>Iron</strong> & <strong>Steel</strong> Technology<br />
Maintenance Processes/<br />
Lubrication <strong>and</strong> Hydraulics<br />
Improved Lubricant Per<strong>for</strong>mance in Backup Roll Bearing<br />
Applications<br />
J. Leather, Castrol Industrial North America<br />
Improvements in Mill Operations <strong>and</strong> Maintenance Relationship<br />
Using Lubrication Scheduling Basics<br />
C. Anderson, Nucor <strong>Steel</strong> Seattle Inc.<br />
Mill Maintenance <strong>and</strong> Lubricant Provider Increase Productivity of<br />
Continuous Casting Operation<br />
J. Kurosky, Blue Star Lubrication Technology<br />
Project <strong>and</strong> Construction Management<br />
✦ Energy Conservation <strong>Program</strong> Development<br />
T. Obrecht, Severstal NA; A. Thomas, Severstal NA; S. Turcotte,<br />
Severstal NA<br />
✦ High-added-value Packaged Solutions <strong>for</strong> Cold Mill<br />
Modernizations<br />
G. Bytomski, Siemens AG; G. Gjumlija, Siemens VAI Metals<br />
Technologies SAS; G. Nopp, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies<br />
GmbH & Co.; O. Germain, Siemens VAI Metals Technologies SAS<br />
✦ SeverCorr — The Next-generation <strong>Steel</strong> Mill Goes Nonwelded<br />
C. Peitchinis, Tube-Mac Industries; E. Schuster, SeverCorr LLC<br />
Hidden Operational Costs: What Impact Will They Have on Your<br />
M&A Success?<br />
D. Claessen, IBM<br />
Increased Manufacturing System Design Confidence Through<br />
Computer Simulation<br />
D. Salsbury, Middough Consulting<br />
Preservation of America’s <strong>Steel</strong>making Technology<br />
R. Rowl<strong>and</strong>s, Tod Engine Foundation<br />
Project Administrative Data System<br />
D. DeSalvo, DeSalvo Enterprises Inc.<br />
The New Medium Section Mill at <strong>Steel</strong> Dynamics, Columbia City:<br />
Project Execution <strong>and</strong> Start-up<br />
M. Fabro, SMS Meer Services Inc.<br />
Energy <strong>and</strong> Utilities<br />
✦ Applications of Fast Gas Analysis by Mass Spectrometry to<br />
Process Control in the <strong>Iron</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Steel</strong> Industry<br />
P. Traynor, Thermo Fisher Scientific<br />
✦ Energy Savings Through Improved Skid Insulation Materials<br />
<strong>and</strong> Techniques on <strong>Steel</strong> Reheat Furnace Skid Systems<br />
J. Kick, ArcelorMittal USA; D. Toocheck, Bloom Engineering<br />
✦ Improvement in Combustion Efficiency <strong>and</strong> Productivity of the<br />
Reheating Furnaces of the Rail <strong>and</strong> Structural Mill at Bhilai <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Plant<br />
P. Kumar, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority of India Ltd.; I. Prasad, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority<br />
of India Ltd.; A. Prasad, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority of India Ltd.; P. Kumar,<br />
<strong>Steel</strong> Authority of India Ltd.; S. Swaroop, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority of India
Ltd.; P. Kumar, <strong>Steel</strong> Authority of India Ltd.; L. Parthasarathy, <strong>Steel</strong><br />
Authority of India Ltd.<br />
✦ Profiling Slab <strong>and</strong> Billet Reheat Furnaces — Old Problems, New<br />
Developments<br />
D. Plester, Datapaq Inc.<br />
✦ The Effects of Hot Delivery <strong>and</strong> Hot Charging at the Baosteel<br />
Hot Rolling Mill<br />
W. Zhu, Baosteel; Q. Jianchao, Baosteel; X. Huang, Baosteel; W.<br />
Meng, Baosteel<br />
✦ Waste Heat Recovery <strong>and</strong> Air Pollution Control<br />
D. Stinger, WOW Energies; M. Romero, WOW Energies<br />
25% Increased Reheating Throughput <strong>and</strong> 50% Reduced Fuel<br />
Consumption by Flameless Oxyfuel at ArcelorMittal Pipe <strong>and</strong><br />
Tube, Shelby, Ohio<br />
G. Moroz, Linde Gas North America LLC<br />
Automation Systems <strong>for</strong> Sustainable Energy Management<br />
D. Bettinger, Siemens AG Erlangen<br />
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