This course covers safety, the basics of electrical and mechanical features of electric arc furnaces, refractories, and the role of raw materials. The program will explore the fundamentals of electric furnace steelmaking technology, the use of energy inputs, the steelmaking process, electrodes and environmental concerns for electric steelmaking. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn how their operation compares to industry benchmarks, and to hear about the latest developing technologies. The midpoint of the conference includes a plant tour followed by an expert roundtable and reception with an open forum to discuss questions and challenges.
Tour of Hoeganaes Corp.
Those who wish to gain a fundamental understanding of the electrical, thermomechanical and technical aspects of modern electric furnace steelmaking. Electric arc furnace operators, maintenance personnel, upstream/downstream personnel, metallurgists and suppliers would benefit from this comprehensive seminar.
Advance registration by 12 April 2021: Member US$1,195, Non-member US$1,440. Registration after 12 April 2021: Member US$1,295, Non-member US$1,540. In-person event registration includes welcome reception Monday, breakfast Tuesday-Friday, lunch Tuesday-Thursday, reception Wednesday, plant tour with bus transportation, and a course workbook or flash drive including presentations. Virtual event registration includes Zoom link to access live presentations and online link to download conference materials.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. Please call the hotel at +1.615.321.1300 by 10 May 2021 to secure the AIST discount rate of US$189 per night for single/double occupancy.
Monday, 24 May 2021
4–6 p.m. CST
Registration
5–6 p.m. CST
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
7 a.m. CST
Registration and Breakfast
8 a.m. CST
Introductions
8:05 a.m. CST
The Day We Will Remember Ricky Rollins, Ricky Rollins Safety Speeches Ricky Rollins will tell the story of how he almost lost his life on a steel mill start-up and how it would have affected his family if he had died that day. He will also tell four more stories each with a different message/lesson for use at home and work.
9 a.m. CST
Break
9:15 a.m. CST
Chemistry of EAF Steelmaking Kyle Vanover, Steel Dynamics Inc. - Flat Roll Group – Butler The fundamentals of EAF steelmaking chemistry are presented in a way that will be informative to attendees having little background knowledge as well to those who are completely new to the topic.
10:30 a.m. CST
10:45 a.m. CST
Chemistry of EAF Steelmaking (cont’d) Kyle Vanover, Steel Dynamics Inc. - Flat Roll Group - Butler
Noon
Lunch
1 p.m. CST
2:30 p.m. CST
3:30 p.m. CST
3:45 p.m. CST
Chemical and Electrical Energy Inputs and EAF Performance Sam Matson, Commercial Metals Company The presentation will cover the timing and relationship between the electrical energy input and chemical energy input. Tracking energy inputs and losses will be discussed, as well as their relationships to the timing and magnitudes of the energy inputs.
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Breakfast
Part I: EAF Designs and Operations Jeremy Jones, CIX Inc. Part I of this presentation covers the historical developments in electric arc furnace design in the last 25 years.
9:10 a.m. CST
Part II: EAF Technologies — The Path to EAF Optimization Jeremy Jones, CIX Inc. Part II deals with methods aimed at electric arc furnace optimization.
10:20 a.m. CST
Overall Equipment Effectiveness Mark Trapp, CIX Inc. Applying a manufacturing engineering strategy to electric arc furnace steelmaking.
Importance of Scrap Residual Controls Dennis Rodal, ELG Haniel Metals Corp. Scrap is the key raw material in electric arc furnace steelmaking, and controlling residuals is essential to making quality steel.
2 p.m. CST
2:15 p.m. CST
Ore-Based Metallics in the EAF Zane Voss, CIX Inc. The use of ore-based metallics brings many advantages to the EAF operator. However, these materials need to be well understood in order to use them properly and obtain the most benefit.
3:15 p.m. CST
Ladle Metallurgy Furnace — LMF Helmut Oltmann, Nucor Steel–Berkeley
4:30 p.m. CST
Reception and Roundtable Discussion Panelists: Eugene Pretorius, Nucor Corp.; Stephan Ferenczy, TCI Consultants Inc.; Jeremy Jones, CIX Inc.; and Sam Matson, Commercials Metals Company
Thursday, 27 May 2021
EAF Maintenance Requirements Stephan Ferenczy, TCI Consultants Inc. Typical electrical, mechanical and water-cooled equipment maintenance requirements will be discussed. Root-cause failure analysis techniques and practical solutions will be presented.
9:30 a.m. CST
9:45 a.m. CST
EAF Industry Perspective — Past and Future Raymond Monroe, Steel Founders’ Society of America
11 a.m. CST
Environmental Operations for the EAF Sam Matson, Commercial Metals Company This presentation will review the main gaseous emissions, which part of the steelmaking process is likely to generate, and potential ideas for how to reduce them. Also included will be an overview of air pollution control equipment operation.
The Basics of Arc Furnace Regulation System Reinzi Santiago, Tenova Core
Gas/Carbon Injection Systems Michael Grant, Air Liquide Global Management Services GmbH This presentation will contain a practical scope and strategy of use of oxygen and gaseous fuels in the electric arc furnace. The importance and strategy of the use of carbon injection will also be covered. Direct reduced iron usage and its implications on oxygen injection and burner practices is emphasized. A strong focus on the hazards of oxygen use in the shop and its safe use will be made.
Effective Electrode Usage Bill Davies, GrafTech International Ltd. Electrodes are an integral part of the electric arc furnace. This presentation will describe the electrode manufacturing process and review proper electrode handling/furnace addition practices. Attendees will also learn how to get the most out of electrodes and what electrode performance can tell indicate about furnace operation.
Adjourn
Friday, 28 May 2021
Plant Tour of Hoeganaes Corp.
Return From Plant Tour and Conference Adjourn
Event Sponsor $7,500 (3 Available) Company Logo on the website and in the magazine, event signage and in the on-site AIST PPT presentation. One 6 foot table to display marketing material in the registration area and 2 complimentary registrations to the conference.
Welcome Reception Sponsor $500 (Unlimited) Company name listing on signage as a sponsor during welcome reception. Inclusion as conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
Breakfast Sponsor $1,000 (1 Available) Premium signage and acknowledgement as a sponsor during Tuesday’s breakfast. Inclusion as a conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
Lunch Sponsor $1,500 (1 Available) Premium signage and acknowledgement as a sponsor during Tuesday’s lunch. Inclusion as a conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
Breakfast Sponsor $1,000 (1 Available) Premium signage and acknowledgement as a sponsor during Wednesday’s breakfast. Inclusion as a conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
Lunch Sponsor $1,500 (1 Available) Premium signage and acknowledgement as a sponsor during Wednesday’s lunch. Inclusion as a conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
Reception Sponsor $2,500 (1 Available) Company name listing on signage as a sponsor during Wednesday’s reception. Inclusion as conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
Breakfast Sponsor $1,000 (Sold Out) Premium signage and acknowledgement as a sponsor during Thursday’s breakfast. Inclusion as a conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
Lunch Sponsor $1,500 (1 Available) Premium signage and acknowledgement as a sponsor during Thursday’s lunch. Inclusion as a conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
Breakfast Sponsor $1,000 (1 Available) Premium signage and acknowledgement as a sponsor during Friday’s breakfast. Inclusion as a conference sponsor in on-site AIST PPT presentation.
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