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Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

The goal of the conference is to give attendees the knowledge and background to assess and understand the condition of their combustion system equipment. Attendees will also be given exposure to the latest techniques for the upgrade and optimization of their systems to improve energy performance and reduce emissions. The workshop will highlight the opportunities for sensors and controls to achieve tighter control of temperature zones, better adjusting of thermal systems, and increased process throughput and energy savings. The use of sensors and diagnostics, computational fluid dynamics modeling and visualization, techno-economic evaluations, and advanced energy optimization techniques such as thermal recovery and use of pure oxygen, as well as selection of refractory materials, will be covered. The conference will also cover decarbonization-related topics such as the use of low-carbon fuels and energy sources, use of electrotechnologies and the application of innovative energy efficiency solutions.

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) - AIST Metallurgy — Processing, Products & Applications Technology Committee

Advanced high-strength sheet steels (AHSS) are of increasing importance, particularly to the automotive industry, where their application enables reduced fuel consumption while guaranteeing passive safety. The scope of the conference is to bring together the international community to highlight state-of-the-art research and development pertaining to AHSS. The conference will focus on the latest developments in dual phase, twinning induced plasticity, martensitic, quenched and partitioned, medium manganese steels, other third-generation AHSS concepts and hot stamped steels along with recent experiences with industrial implementation and end-user application performance. A broad distribution of presentation topics is scheduled from international and domestic speakers from industry as well as academia. The conference is the latest installment in a series of product specific conferences following the AHSS symposia in Winter Park, Colo., in 2004, Orlando, Fla., in 2008 and Vail, Colo., in 2013.

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

This seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of process lines, including pickling, annealing, galvanizing, cleaning, plating, painting, skinpass rolling, leveling, slitting and special processes. This seminar will also focus on terminal equipment for the entry and exit sections, strip quality assessment, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental concerns, overview of modeling for design and line control, operations, maintenance, and factors to consider in configuring a new process line. There will be many opportunities to discuss issues and solve problems during the question-and-answer periods.

Ernst & Sohn

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

This workshop-based training seminar will provide attendees with hands-on instruction, tools, and the best available technologies for mechanical, electrical, lubrication, hydraulics, management system maintenance and reliability solutions. In addition, maintenance and outage planning, system design, and maintenance troubleshooting and techniques will all be covered. Manufacturing reliability is an integral part of sustainability in the metals industry. Improvement in reliability is essential to assuring manufacturing results at the lowest cost. Both operations and maintenance personnel must understand the direction their organizations need to take with respect to improving and managing their equipment maintenance programs.

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

Secondary steelmaking refractory maintenance is vital to both productivity and safety in a meltshop and caster. It is important for those involved to have a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of refractory system design. Consultants, suppliers and recognized industry experts have developed a curriculum to educate attendees on the following topics: refractory raw material selection; properties of refractories, application and limitations of refractories; theory and application of insulation; design and application of stir plugs, lances and slidegates; free opens, refractory handling, installation and pre-heating; ladle secondary steelmaking — LMF; and casting requirements and wear mechanisms.

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

This two-and-a-half-day seminar provides an overview of melting, refining, and solidification in stainless and specialty steel mills and foundries. Products, process cycles and safety will be discussed along with alloy chemistry, material selection, induction furnace melting, refractories, refining, ingot casting and remelting.

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

Electricity is everywhere — no steel mill operates without it. Everything from the coffee pot to the lights to the massive surge of energy to melt in the electric arc furnace. This course is designed for those who would like to have a basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles as applied in the steel industry. Attendees will gain a fundamental basis for applying these principles in their everyday work — the terminology, the application, the physical equipment, designs, process controls and automation. The relationship of hardware and controls will be highlighted, and much more.

Metallurgy and Materials Science,    Electrical Engineering

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

Developed and presented with the talented resources of the Continuous Casting Technology Committee, this informative program targets the heart of steelmaking: the frontline operator. The key focus of the program is to discuss the practical aspects of casting slabs, billets and blooms, while introducing the theoretical concepts. By achieving the proper teaching balance, attendee understanding of the process is ensured without the need for a technical background. This course is a must for the progressive, informed and educated steelmaker of the future!

Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) - AIST Metallurgy – Processing, Products & Applications and Plate Rolling Committees

This symposium will highlight steelmaking and casting, hot rolling, accelerated cooling and direct quenching, flatness control, line pipe, hydrogen-induced-cracking (HIC) resistant steels, microstructure characterization, product strategies, as-rolled steels, heat-treated steels, welding, and hardfacing. As-rolled steel applications include wind towers, offshore structures, shipbuilding, and abrasion-resistant steels used in construction and machinery. Heat-treated steel applications include tank cars, pressure vessels, and quenching and partitioning to enhance steel product toughness and wear resistance.