Curso - Fundamentos de escórias de aciaria

Important: Workshops taking place on October 1 are not included in ABM WEEK’s registration fee and must be paid separately.

Venue: ABM Headquarters - Rua Antonio Comparato, 218 | Campo Belo | São Paulo – SP

OCTOBER 1, 2018 - 14:00 - 19:00

Purpose of the event

Addressing the difficulties found in Brazil when it comes to using steelmaking aggregate and identifying opportunities to ensure the Brazilian steel industry’s sustainability. Current use status and proven applications of steelmaking aggregate in the Unites States and Europe will be discussed and compared with the situation in Brazil.

Expected results

Updated scenario on the use of steelmaking aggregate both in Brazil and abroad with an aim to prepare basic guidelines targeting the use of all available resources in Brazil.

Coordinators

Prof. Antônio Cezar Faria Vilela – Coordinator at LaSid/UFRGS

Prof. Wagner Bielefeldt – Coordinator for Melt Shop at LaSid/UFRGS

Teachers

Vinícius Cardoso da Rocha – Metallurgical engineer – Instructor/Ph.D. candidate at LaSid/PPGE3M/UFRGS

Rodolfo Arnaldo Montecinos De Almeida –Metallurgical engineer Instructor/Ph.D. candidate at LaSid/PPGE3M/UFRGS

Topics

Fundamentals

Phase diagrams for studying slag

Slag saturation

Relation between structure and properties

Slag from primary refining, secondary refining, and casting

Hydrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus capacity

Slag and inclusion cleanliness.