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Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Calcinate Alumina for the Refractory Industry

16:30 - 16:50

Thermomechanical Properties Optimization of Alumina-based Refractory Castables for Enhanced Sustainability

16:50 - 17:10

Optimizing Particle Size Distribution of Reactive Alumina for Enhanced Performance in Low Cement Castables

17:10 - 17:30

Effect of Microporous Corundum Aggregates on Thermal Shock Resistance of Corundum Spinel Castables for Setting Block

17:30 - 17:50

Mullite-based Raw Materials for Refractories and Foundry Applications with Extraordinary Low Carbon Footprint

18:20 - 18:40

Technical Assessment of Refractory Clays from Different Deposits for Chamotte Production

18:40 - 19:00

Advancements in High-Performance Brazilian Bauxite: Enhancing Refractory Applications and Diversifying Global Supply Chains

19:00 - 19:20

Investment Casting Ceramic Shell Permeability Evolution Study as a Function of Temperature

20:40 - 21:00

Optimization of Sintering Temperature of High Chrome-Alumina Breaks by Adding Different Oxides – A Fired Refractory for Coal Gasification Reactor Application

21:20 - 21:40

Evaluation of Different Refractory Materials for Thermal Recycling of Spent Lithium-ion Batteries

21:40 - 22:00

Anodes Based on MgO-C Recyclates and 316L Steel for Prospective Aluminum Fused-Salt Electrolysis Application

22:40 - 23:00

Performance Improvement of Direct Bonded Magnesia Chrome Refractory for Ausmelt Furnace

23:00 - 23:20

Chromium-free Mg2TiO4 Refractory Aggregate for Copper Industry: Corrosion and Wettability by Slags with Different Iron/Silica Ratios

23:20 - 23:40

Opening Event

14:20 - 14:40

Impacts of Computer Simulation and AI on Refractories

Dr. Yakup Bayram

14:40 - 15:20

Opening Plenary

15:20 - 16:00

A Critical Mineral? Magnesia Supply Trends & Developments for the Refractories Market

16:30 - 16:50

Development of Novel High-Grade and High-Density Dead Burned Magnesia

16:50 - 17:10

The Alternative Refractory Magnesia Sources in the Context of Decarbonization

17:10 - 17:30

Silanized Colloidal Silica as an Anti-Hydroxylation Binder for Pressed MgO Structures

17:30 - 17:50

Enhancing Recycled Refractory Quality by Lining Design and Steelmaking Practice

18:20 - 18:40

Recyclability Evaluation Through Empirical and Environmental Criteria Based on Multi-Criteria Decision-Analysis Applied to Tundish Working Lining Refractories

18:40 - 19:00

A Development of the Desulfurization Ladle Flux Used by Recycled Al2O3 Refractories and Recycled Concrete Paste

19:00 - 19:20

Toward Tailored Refractory Raw Materials: Insights from Searching Eco-Friendlier Alternatives to the Magnesia-Chromium Aggregates

20:40 - 21:00

Lifecycle Assessment of Refractory Materials: Using Environmental Data to Enhance Production Routes and Product Design for Sustainability

21:20 - 21:40

Characterization and Effective Utilization of Recycled Basic Raw Material

21:40 - 22:00

Washing Techniques for Recycling Stabilization: Overview, Insights and Outlook

22:40 - 23:00

Stabilization of MgO-C Bricks by Autoclave Processing at RHI Magnesita MVA Plant

23:00 - 23:20

Recycling MgO-C Bricks: Challenges of Al4C3 Formation and Insights for Antioxidant Optimization

23:20 - 23:40

Enhancing Refractory Recycling through Automated Sensor-based Sorting Systems

23:40 - 00:00

Opening Event

14:20 - 14:40

Impacts of Computer Simulation and AI on Refractories

Dr. Yakup Bayram

14:40 - 15:20

Opening Plenary

15:20 - 16:00

Assessment of Refractory Erosion Resistance by a Finger Test Evaluated with Two Different Moving Boundary Models

16:30 - 16:50

Discrete Element Method: A Numerical Approach to Deepen the Understanding of the Interaction between Microcracks and Pores within Refractory Microstructures

16:50 - 17:10

What is the Best Method to Dry Refractory Castables? A Numerical Study on the Effect of Thermomechanical Stresses on the Explosive Spalling

17:10 - 17:30

Enhanced Image Segmentation of Refractories Using Synchrotron X-Ray Computed Tomography and Machine Learning Techniques

17:30 - 17:50

Real Time Thermal Monitoring of Refractory Lined Steelmaking Assets Using Wireless Technology: An Industrial Study

18:20 - 18:40

Multi-parameter Optimization of a Steel Ladle Lining – Thermomechanical Behaviour Using Finite Element Simulation

18:40 - 19:00

Investigation of the Refractory Shear Stress and the Influence of Multiphase Flow Behaviour in Steel Teeming Ladles by Means of Computational Fluid Dynamics

19:00 - 19:20

A Holistic Approach to Enhance RH Snorkel Performance Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Study: Identification & Strengthening the Critical Area by Improvement in Material

20:40 - 21:00

Refractory Wear During Argon Purging in Steel Ladles: A Machine Learning Approach to Analyzing Plume Behavior

21:20 - 21:40

The Value of Modeling for Raw Material Development

21:40 - 22:00

Designing More Efficient Refractories Using Smart Particle Packing Techniques

22:40 - 23:00

Can a Polymeric Fiber Crack a Refractory Castable? On the Role of Microcracking in Permeability Enhancement of Castables with Drying Additives

23:00 - 23:20

Estimating Reheating Time for Steelmaking Ladles Using Optimization-based Machine Learning Approach Integrated with a Physical Thermal Model

23:20 - 23:40

The Selection of Optimal Refractories for the Central Burning Zone of the Cement Rotary Kilns – The Application of Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection (UMAP) Technique

23:40 - 00:00

Opening Event

14:20 - 14:40

Impacts of Computer Simulation and AI on Refractories

Dr. Yakup Bayram

14:40 - 15:20

Opening Plenary

15:20 - 16:00

Optimization of Al2O3-MgO-TiO2 Castables for Enhanced Flexibility: The Toughening Effect of Titania Addition

16:30 - 16:50

Phase Transition Heat Storage and Self-Healing Mechanism of Calcium Magnesium Aluminate (CMA) Composite Aggregates in Corundum Castable

16:50 - 17:10

Low-Cement SiC Refractory Castable: Properties as a Function of Temperature, Gas Environment, Alkali Action

17:10 - 17:30

Influence of Zirconia Grain Size on Thermomechanical Properties of Free-Flowing Castables for Hot Blast Tuyere Applications

17:30 - 17:50

A New and Innovative Way of Improving the Performance of Dry-Gunning Materials Through Use of a Unique Microsilica Slurry

18:20 - 18:40

Blast Furnace Hearth Repair – An Advanced Technique for Enhancing Blast Furnace Life Without Capital Repair

18:40 - 19:00

Gunning Robots for the Hot Repair of EAF, Ladle, and RH Snorkel

19:00 - 19:20

Drying Behavior of Colloidal Silica-Bonded High-Alumina Refractory Castables

20:40 - 21:00

Drying Redefined: Investigation of key Factors for Superior Performance of Dryless Refractory Castables

21:20 - 21:40

Influence of Polymeric Fiber Addition and Sample Size on Thermal Gradients, Permeability, and Mechanical Properties during the Dry-out of Low Cement Castables

21:40 - 22:00

Numerical Modeling of Pressure Build-up in Castable Specimens During Laboratory-Scale Explosive Spalling Tests

22:40 - 23:00

Enhancing the Application of Refractory Castables by Bridging Laboratory and Industrial Realties

23:00 - 23:20

New Technology for the Production of Hearth and Skid Blocks for Reheating Furnace Applications

23:20 - 23:40

Introduction of Plastic Refractory in Re-heating Furnaces Lateral Wall with Intentions of Refractory Life Enhancement and Reduction of Fuel Consumptions Contributing to Reduced CO2

23:40 - 00:00

Opening Event

14:20 - 14:40

Impacts of Computer Simulation and AI on Refractories

Dr. Yakup Bayram

14:40 - 15:20

Opening Plenary

15:20 - 16:00

A New Design of MgO-C for BOF Unveiling the Potential of Nanographite for Ultra Low Carbon Bricks

16:30 - 16:50

Enhancing Thermomechanical Properties of MgO-C Bricks Through Metallic Additive Integration

16:50 - 17:10

Thermo-mechanical Characterization of Commercial MgO-C Refractory Bricks Based on Recyclate

17:10 - 17:30

Improvement of MgO-C Bricks Suitable for Slag Coating in Coverters

17:30 - 17:50

Effect of the Use of Hydrogen on Refractories Installed in Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Processes and the Associated Carbon Impact

18:20 - 18:40

Effect of Hydrogen as Fuel on Refractory Linings

18:40 - 19:00

Hydrogen Resistance of Synthetic Alumina Based Castables at 1150ºC and 1400ºC

19:00 - 19:20

Impact of Refractory Composition on the Yield of Reduction by Hydrogen

20:40 - 21:00

Kinetics and Mechanism of the Reduction of Refractory Oxides by Hydrogen: Insights for Hydrogen-based direct Redution Processes

21:20 - 21:40

Hydrogen Flow Test Results of Refractory Raw Materials

21:40 - 22:00

Young's Modulus Analysis of Phosphate-Bonded High-Alumina Refractory Exposed to Hydrogen

22:40 - 23:00

Refractory Contribution to Digital Twins for Green Hydrogen Transition in Steel Industry

23:00 - 23:20

Corrosion Mechanism Between Industrial Linings with Copper in Prospective of Future H2 Technologies

23:20 - 23:40

Opening Event

14:20 - 14:40

Impacts of Computer Simulation and AI on Refractories

Dr. Yakup Bayram

14:40 - 15:20

Opening Plenary

15:20 - 16:00

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Contribution of Fire for the Acquisition of Young Talents for a Transformed Industrial Environment

17:10 - 17:30

Effective Collaboration for the Transfer of Refractory Basic Science to Real Life Applications

17:30 - 17:50

Cutting-Edge Methods for Tracking Hydration Behvaior of Refractory Hydraulic Binders

17:50 - 18:10

Improving Thermal Shock Resistance of Mullite Castables by Utilizing Dimensionless Parameters Derived from Buckingham? Theorem

18:10 - 18:30

Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Dealloying Approach to Produce Enhanced Thermal Insulators

20:00 - 20:20

Nb2O5 Addition in Alumina Refractory Castables and Development of Special Aluminas – Insights from Computational Thermodynamics

20:20 - 20:40

Effect of Reaction Conditions on M-S-H Formation for Refractories

20:40 - 21:00

Enhancing Hydration Resistance of Lime-based Refractories via Engineered CaO/Dolomite-MgO Core-Shell Composite Aggregates

21:00 - 21:20

Design of 3D-Manufactured Zirconia-based Refractories and their Resistance to Thermal Shocks and Corrosion in a Steel Casting Simulator

22:20 - 22:40

A New Insight on the Interactions Between Binding Systems and Zirconia Aggregates in Refractories

22:40 - 23:00

Anti-Clogging Solution for Submerged Nozzle Considering the Customer's Perspective – A Case Study

23:00 - 23:20

Development of Boron-Free Glazes for Al2O3-C Stoppers Based on Thermodynamic Calculations and their Characterization

23:20 - 23:40

Advanced Cold Start Submerged Entry Nozzle for Stable and Flexible Casting Operations: A Holistic Approach Towards Carbon Neutrality

23:40 - 00:00

Sustainability Meets Intelligence: End Users' Perspective

Moderated by Dr. Yakup Bayram
Tata Steel, Ternium, Heidelberg, Cemex, Vitro

14:20 - 15:20

Raw Materials: Global Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities in the Refractory Industry

Moderated by Mike O'Driscoll
Imerys, Cremer, Actech, Hindalco, RHI Magnesita

15:20 - 16:20

FIRE Award

16:20 - 16:40

Use of Metallurgical Residues as Potential Raw Materials for High-Performance Refractory Castables

17:10 - 17:30

Evaluating the Impact of Recycled Magnesia Carbon Refractories on Furnace Lining Performance in the Steel Industry

17:30 - 17:50

MgO-C Ladle Bricks Based on Recyclates and a Lignin-Collagen-Fructose Binder System

17:50 - 18:10

Study on Li Extraction from Recycled Sagger Refractory in Cathode Manufacturing

18:10 - 18:30

Enhancing the Performance of Low-Carbon MgO-C Refractories Through Matrix Reinforcement

20:00 - 20:20

Special Binder System in MgO-C Refractory Bricks for Thermomechanical Behavior Improvement of Steel Ladle Lining

20:20 - 20:40

Bond Between Black and White: A New Concept Refractory for Transition Zone of Slag and Metal Zone of Steel Ladle

20:40 - 21:00

Effect of MgO and Cr2O3 Additions on the Interactions between Alumina-Based Refractories and Steel Ladle Slags

21:00 - 21:20

Impact of Bulk & Matrix Chemistry on Thermomechanical Properties of Dense Refractory Bricks

22:20 - 22:40

Estimating the Slag's Properties by Coupling Thermodynamic Calculations and Predictive Machine Learning Models

22:40 - 23:00

Corrosion Evaluation and Mechanism of Alumina-Spinel Castables in Ladle Slags with Varying Basicity

23:00 - 23:20

Influence of Alumina-Chrome Waste Residual with Different Sodium Oxide Content on the Slag Corrosion Resistance of Corundum-Spinel Castables

23:20 - 23:40

Sustainability Meets Intelligence: End Users' Perspective

Moderated by Dr. Yakup Bayram
Tata Steel, Ternium, Heidelberg, Cemex, Vitro

14:20 - 15:20

Raw Materials: Global Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities in the Refractory Industry

Moderated by Mike O'Driscoll
Imerys, Cremer, Actech, Hindalco, RHI Magnesita

15:20 - 16:20

FIRE Award

16:20 - 16:40

Measurement and Numerical Analysis of Thermal Stress Under Uniaxial Constraint

17:10 - 17:30

Refractory Lining Assessment with Finite Element Analysis for Carbon Black Hot Air Duct

17:30 - 17:50

Suppression Effect of Alumina Adhesion Due to Geometry of the Submerged Entry Nozzle

17:50 - 18:10

Thermomechanical Modeling of the Non-Linear Behaviour of Refractory Masonries

18:10 - 18:30

Collodial Silica Technology for In Situ Spinel Refractory Castables

20:00 - 20:20

Collodial Silica-Bonded High-Alumina Refractory Castables: Systemic Analysis from Casting, Curing, and Drying up to Contact with Molten Aluminum

20:20 - 20:40

Research and Latest Developments in the Field of Calcium Aluminate Binders for Refractories

20:40 - 21:00

Effect of Untrafine Alumina Powder in Alumina-Magnesia Castables on Material Properties

21:00 - 21:20

Next Generation Superplasticizer for Non-Basic Castables

22:20 - 22:40

Novel Raw Materials with Enhanced Thermal Shock Resistance and Energy Saving for High Alumina Steel Ladle Refractories

22:40 - 23:00

Influence of Slag Compositions on the Performance of Tundish Dry Vibrating Mass

23:00 - 23:20

Energy Efficient Lightweight Castables Containing Porous Aggregates Prepared Using In-Situ Decomposition and Pore-Forming Techniques

23:20 - 23:40

Development of Special Castable for Higher Capacity Rotary Kiln in Manufacturing of Sponge Iron Through Direct Reduction of Iron

23:40 - 00:00

Sustainability Meets Intelligence: End Users' Perspective

Moderated by Dr. Yakup Bayram
Tata Steel, Ternium, Heidelberg, Cemex, Vitro

14:20 - 15:20

Raw Materials: Global Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities in the Refractory Industry

Moderated by Mike O'Driscoll
Imerys, Cremer, Actech, Hindalco, RHI Magnesita

15:20 - 16:20

FIRE Award

16:20 - 16:40

Improvement of Refractory Profile and Repair Methods for Enhancing the Permeability of EAF Bottom Gas Stirring

17:10 - 17:30

The Influence of Bottom Gas Blowing on Metallurgical Results in EAF

17:30 - 17:50

Development of a Unidirectional Sintering Test for EAF Hearth DVM Characterization

17:50 - 18:10

Challenges on Refractory Lining in Steelmaking Exposed to Feeds with Increased DRI – A Way Forward

18:10 - 18:30

Enhancing H2 Corrosion Resistance in Mullite-Based Refractories for Hydrogen-Based Direct Reduced Iron Production

20:00 - 20:20

Advancing Steel Processing with Lightweight Fibrous Refractory Materials in Hydrogen-Driven DRI Processes

20:20 - 20:40

Optimizing the Performance of Polycristaline Wool-Based Refractory Shapes for High-Temperature, Water Vapor-Rich Environments in Steel Production

20:40 - 21:00

Effect at High Temperatures of Water Vapor Generated In the Oxycombustion of Hydrogen on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of MgO-C Bricks

21:00 - 21:20

We Do Not Dry Trough and Runners Refractory Castables Anymore: Availability and Sustainability Walking Together

22:20 - 22:40

In-Depth Evaluation of Carbon Role on Trough and Runners Refractory Castables

22:40 - 23:00

The Influence of Flow Velocity on the Refractory Wear of the Blast Furnace Main Trough

23:00 - 23:20

Improved Corrosion Resistance and Thermal Shock Resistance of Al2O3-SiC-C Castable for Main Runner of Blast Furnace By Composite Addition of TiO2 and Metalic Si Powder

23:20 - 23:40

Sustainability Meets Intelligence: End Users' Perspective

Moderated by Dr. Yakup Bayram
Tata Steel, Ternium, Heidelberg, Cemex, Vitro

14:20 - 15:20

Raw Materials: Global Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities in the Refractory Industry

Moderated by Mike O'Driscoll
Imerys, Cremer, Actech, Hindalco, RHI Magnesita

15:20 - 16:20

FIRE Award

16:20 - 16:40

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Heavy Metal Infiltration in Magnesia-Spinel Refractory After Use in a Cement Rotary Kiln: A Case Study

14:20 - 14:40

Optimizing the Spinel Content in Magnesia-Spinel Bricks

14:40 - 15:00

Sulphur Attack on Basic Refractory Lining with a Focus on Cement Clinker Rotary Kilns

15:00 - 15:20

Application of Non-Cement Castable for Preheater in Cement Plant

15:20 - 15:40

Development and Applications of High Strength Dry-Gunning Mix and Burner-Tip Castable for Cement Plants

15:40 - 16:00

Refractory Linings for Cement Rotary Kilns Towards Recycling Society

16:00 - 16:20

Characterization and Establishing New Age Additives in Taphole Clays for Extra-Large Blast Furnaces

16:40 - 17:00

Reduction of Temperature Drop in Molten Iron in Torpedo Ladle Car Through Insulating Refractory

17:00 - 17:20

Shotcrete Solutions in Blast Furnace Refractory Repair: An Evaluation of Technological Advancements in India

17:20 - 17:40

A Calculation of Heat Loss with H2 Gas and FEM Simulation for Optimizing the Layout of Refractory Walls for Energy Saving

17:40 - 18:00

Innovate Heat Recovery Solutions in Kilns: Unlocking Efficiency Through Heat Regeneration

18:00 - 18:20

Optimizing Silica Refractory Firing: Natural Gas Integration at Reduced Temperature

18:20 - 18:40

Afterburning in Thermal Oxidizer Leads to Premature Refractory Failure

14:20 - 14:40

Influence of Cr2O3 and ZrO2 on the Properties of Alumina Refractories for Carbon Black Reactors

14:40 - 15:00

Novel Refractory Lining Concepts for High Temperature Applications Based on Zirconia

15:00 - 15:20

Optimization of Alumina-Silica Refractory Life Management Strategy for Secondary Reformer

15:20 - 15:40

Inline Process Monitoring and Quality Control of Ceramic Materials Using Contact Free Air-Coupled Ultrasound

15:40 - 16:00

ASTM Commitee C08 on Refractories Compared to DIN EN ISO / Overview and Comparison of the Standard Tests for Refractories

16:00 - 16:20

Innovative Test Methodologies to Evaluate the Impact of Alternative Fuel Corrosion in Cement Production

16:40 - 17:00

Combined Thermal Shock and Slag Test: A Novel and Useful Tool for Refractory Selection

17:00 - 17:20

Calculation of the Product Carbon Footprint of Refractory Materials

17:20 - 17:40

New Approach for Measuring the Sound Velocity of Ceramic Materials with Non-Contact Air-Coupled Ultrasound

17:40 - 18:00

Special Laboratory Furnace for Rapid Dry Out and Explosion Tests of Refractory Concretes

18:00 - 18:20

Activated Refractory Concrete Concepts with Balanced Properties for Industrial Applications

14:20 - 14:40

The Wet Shotcrete Method for Refractories Using Powder Accelerators

14:40 - 15:00

Impact of Silica Fume and Sodium Silicate on the Early Hydration of Calcium Aluminate Cement

15:00 - 15:20

Sustainable Valorization of the MGO-SiO2-H2O Gel Bonding System for Non-Cement Alumina & SiC Monolithics

15:20 - 15:40

Development of Graphite-Containing Monolithic Refractory Material

15:40 - 16:00

Design of a New Ceramic Castable for use in Complex Geometries

16:00 - 16:20

The Inlfuence of High Oxygen Content Steel Grades on Spinel Carbon Stopper Rod Head and Improvement Measures

16:40 - 17:00

Preliminary Assesment and Countermeasure Development for Refractory Risks in the Continuous Casting Process of New High-Alloy Steel

17:00 - 17:20

Study on Increasing the Life of Tundish Middle Plate Refractory to Reduce Steelmaking Costs

17:20 - 17:40

Achieving Excellence in Slide Gate Refractories Performance by Technical Progression

17:40 - 18:00

Environmentally Friendly Magnesia-Based Lightweight Spraying Material for Tundish Lining

18:00 - 18:20

Development and Evaluation of Novel Foresterite-Bonded Precast Castable for Tundish Weir and Dam in Steelmaking

18:20 - 18:40

Superior Performance Alumina-Spinel Precast Bottom for Large Capacity Steel Ladle

14:20 - 14:40

New Aggregate Ladle Castable at SSAB Raahe

14:40 - 15:00

Erosion Mechanism of Ma-Ca6-C Refractory in the Sidewall of the Refining Ladle

15:00 - 15:20

Life Cycle Assessment of High-Alumina Spinel Bricks for Steel Ladle Wall Lining

15:20 - 15:40

Development of Cast and Porous Core Purging Plug

15:40 - 16:00

Improvements of the Purging Plugs

16:00 - 16:20

Effect of Mechanical Constraint and Slag Infiltration on the Thermal Shock Resistance of Magnesia-Chrome Bricks

16:40 - 17:00

Innovate Approaches in Steel Making Refractories while Making Value Added Steel Production at JSW Steel Vijaynagar Works

17:00 - 17:20

Development of Integrated Casting Block for RH Throat Refractories

17:20 - 17:40