Topics of Conference

The main aim of conference STEELSIM 2025 is to present new knowledge and trends in the optimization of iron and steel production using physical or numerical modelling, simulations, mathematical models, thermodynamics calculations, statical models and related methods.

Contributions connected with modelling, simulations and related methods of topics below are welcome.

Theoretical base

  • Fluid flow modelling
  • Multiphysics modelling
  • Heat transfer modelling
  • Thermodynamic calculations
  • Thermodynamical data establishment
  • Thermo-physical properties
  • etc.

Ironmaking

  • Blast furnace processes
  • Coke processes
  • Coal injection
  • Finex process
  • Corex process
  • Midrex process
  • etc.

Steelmaking

  • Processes in BOF and EAF
  • Heating, melting, intensification
  • Decarburization
  • Degassing
  • Construction
  • Lifetime of refractory, equipment
  • etc.

Secondary metallurgy

  • Ladle metallurgy
  • Vacuum treatment
  • Argon blowing
  • Slag interaction
  • Slag entrainment
  • Inclusion removal
  • etc.

Steel casting and solidification

  • Ingot casting
  • Continuous casting
  • Tundish metallurgy
  • Processes in shroud, SEN, mould
  • EMS modelling
  • Secondary cooling
  • Soft reduction
  • Solidification modelling
  • Defects prediction
  • ESR modelling
  • etc.

Heat treatment

  • Optimization of heat transfer
  • Evolution of microstructural phases
  • Kinetics parameters
  • Dilatometry utilization
  • Mechanical behaviour calculations
  • Calculation of residual stresses
  • Prediction of cracking
  • Modelling of hydrogen diffusion
  • Carburization
  • etc.

Forming process modelling

  • Cold Rolling
  • Hot Rolling
  • Forging
  • etc.

Data mining & logistics

  • Identification of process variables
  • Application of Logistics Systems
  • Machine learning technique
  • etc.

Related topics

  • Data verification
  • Data implementation
  • Optimization
  • Environmental processes
  • etc.