About Conference

This Conference will bring together decision makers, technological, trade and economic experts as well as researchers in the area of DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) and alternative ironmaking.

Scientific Chairman

Johannes Schenk, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, AUT

Conference Chairmen

Anrin Bhattacharyya, RECYRON Engineering and Consulting e.U., AUT
Gerhard Hackl, ASMET-Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials, AUT
Bruno Hribernik, ASMET-Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials, AUT

Conference Administration

Yvonne Dworak, ASMET-Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials, AUT

Lisa Löschnauer-Rauschenberger, ASMET-Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials, AUT

Important Dates

Abstract submission: January 24, 2020
Notification of Acceptance: Feburary 28, 2020
Full paper submission: June 19, 2020

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European Direct Reduced Iron and Alternative Ironmaking Conference

SCOPE & TOPICS

of the Conference

Raw materials for DRI and Alternative Ironmaking
Iron ore production and processing
Process operations in gas based direct reduction technologies (MIDREX, HYL etc.)
Coal properties and preparation for alternative ironmaking
Process operations in coal based direct reduction processes (Rotary Kiln, SYNGAS based etc.)
Process operations in coal based smelting reduction processes (COREX, FINEX etc.)
New technologies under research and development with a promise to change the future (H2 based, in-bath technologies etc.)
Recycling of in-plant residues
CO2 Reduction and environmental aspects in the DRI industry
Automation and digitalization in the DRI and alternative ironmaking industry
DRI as an alternative raw material for iron and steelmaking (applications in blast furnace, EAF etc.)
Supply chain management for the DRI industry
Shipping and logistics of DRI
Plant management and economics
Process simulation and modelling