Advances in Refractories and Clean Steel Making

Organised by

Steel Authority of India Limited

Centre for Engineering & Technology

Ranchi - 834002, Jharkhand, India

Indian Ceramic Society

Subarnarekha Chapter, Ranchi

MECON Limited


Steel Authority of India Limited

R & D Centre for Iron and Steel


In Association with

Under the Aegis of

and Clean Steel Making

Advances in Refractories

International Conference on

Theme: Challenges & Opportunities in

Refractories and Clean Steel Making

Second Announcement

ARCS13

Indian Institute of Metals

Ranchi Chapter

June 26-28, 2013, Ispat Bhawan, SAIL, Ranchi, India

Media Partner

Introduction

Indian steel industry has been rapidly growing with expansion and modernization of

steel making facilities to cope up with the increasing domestic as well as global demand.

At the same time, steel makers have faced serious challenges of stringent quality

requirements of the market compelling them to develop smart refractory materials and

suitable refining technologies. At present, expectation of the market has been

increasing with the demand of quality steel, in cleanliness level with respect to impurity

and gas content less than 30 ppm, particularly in some grades for critical applications.

The role of refractory and secondary refining becomes vital for this purpose. Thus, it

becomes the need of the hour to keep abreast with latest innovations and

developments in various fields like raw materials for refractories, new generation

refractories, functional refractories, monolithics, nanotech refractories, pretreatment of

hot metal, converter steel making, secondary refining, continuous casting, inclusion

engineering, process modeling/simulation and special steel making.

In view of the above, R&D Centre for Iron and Steel (RDCIS), the corporate research

unit of Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), in association with Centre for Engineering &

Technology (CET), SAIL and MECON Limited is organising an International Conference

on Advances in Refractories and Clean Steel Making (ARCS13) during June 26 to 28,

2013 at Ispat Bhawan, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. The Conference is organised under the

aegis of Indian Ceramic Society, Subarnarekha Chapter, Ranchi in association with

Indian Institute of Metals, Ranchi Chapter with the theme Challenges & Opportunities

in Refractories and Clean Steel Making. It is planned to discuss more than 100

technical papers from all around the world on different topics related to refractory and

steel making. Eminent technologists are invited from different corners of the globe to

share their valuable experiences in the above diverse fields. The Conference will

provide unique opportunity for technical and business discussions to the technology

providers, equipment suppliers, steel makers, researchers, academicians, consultants,

refractory suppliers, flux manufacturers, managers, students, and others. Details of the

Conference is also available at the Conference website www.arcs13.com

ARCS13 is being organised by R&D Centre for Iron and Steel (RDCIS) in its pristine

premises at Ranchi. RDCIS is the corporate R&D Centre of Steel Authority of India

Ltd. (SAIL), the largest steel producer in India. It employs more than 250 scientists and

engineers and is a premier research organisation in the field of ferrous metallurgy.

The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and testing facilities as well

About the Organiser

International Conference on Advances in Refractories and Clean Steel Making

as with pilot scale laboratories. The major efforts of RDCIS are directed towards process

innovations, product development, cost reduction, quality improvement in different

SAIL plants. The Centre pursues a number of collaborative research programmes with

leading institutions in India and abroad. RDCIS also offers consultancy, specialised

testing services, contract research and training assistance to various external

organisations.

RDCIS has a dedicated group of Refractory and Steel Technologists who are undertaking

valuable research projects for improving refractory lining, primary steel making,

secondary refining and continuous casting. Scientific research is carried out in various

areas of refractory and steel making such as raw materials for refractory, BOF and ladle

lining life improvement, refractories for tundish, desulphurisation, dephosphorisation,

deoxidation, nitrogen control, inclusion engineering, special steel making, tundish

metallurgy and casting. A dedicated laboratory, which is equipped with a state of the art

experimental heat making furnaces, is used for developing new steel products and for

optimisation of steel making parameters.

ARCS13 will be dealing with various innovations in Refractory and Steel Making

Technology for enhancing the performance of Steel Industries. In addition to this,

deliberations will be made on some other topics of fundamental nature and of

general interest. Some of the broad areas to be covered in technical sessions are:

Scope of ARCS13


Raw materials for refractories

Refractories for steel making.

Refractories for Iron making

including cast house.

Functional refractories and flow

control devices.

Monolithics including Plastic

refractory

Nanotech Refractories

Quality control and testing of

refractory

Pretreatment of hot metal

Advances in BOF and electric furnace

steel making

Process Technology for secondary

refining of steel

Process improvement in stainless

steel making

Continuous casting and near net

shape casting

Process modeling and simulation.

Energy efficient and environment

friendly refractory and steel making

technologies

Call for Papers

Important Deadlines

Technical Exhibition

Manufacturer's Presentation

Engineers, scientists, academicians and practitioners of Refractory & Steel Technology are

invited to present papers in line with the theme of the Conference. Prospective contributors are

requested to submit abstract of their paper in about 250 words to the Organising Secretary

latest by April 15, 2013. Abstracts of the papers can also be submitted through email to Technical

Secretary. Contributors of the selected papers would be required to submit manuscript of the

full paper latest by May 15, 2013 through email. Format of the paper shall be intimated to the

authors separately. It may also be downloaded from the Conference website.

ARCS13 will endeavour to give preference to papers, which deal with new advancements and

developments in the aforesaid areas. All papers submitted for presentation in the Conference

must be original and should not have been presented, published, or under consideration for

publication / presentation in identical or substantially similar format. All papers shall be

subjected to review by a Technical Committee and the decisions will be conveyed to the authors

accordingly.

Receipt of abstract : April 01, 2013

Acceptance of abstract : April 15, 2013

Submission of full manuscript : May 15, 2013

With a view to highlight the advancements made in the area of Refractories and Steel Making

Technology, it is planned to organise a Technical Exhibition along with the Conference.

Technology Developers, Equipment Manufacturers, Refractory and Ceramic fibre

Manufacturers, Steel and Refractory Specialists, Service Providers, etc. are hereby invited to

participate in the Technical Exhibition to highlight their products and services. Exhibition space

of about 3 m x 2.5 m (approx.) shall be provided to each exhibitor. A nominal fee of ` 60,000/-

(US $ 1200) shall be charged for each exhibition stall, which will be provided with adequate

furnishing and basic illumination facilities.

Manufacturers/suppliers of Refractories and Steel Making technologies, steel plant and

refractory equipment or service providers related to Refractories and Steel are invited to the

conference to project their products/services/innovations through multimedia presentation in

the special sessions on Manufacturer's Presentation. A nominal fee of ` 60,000/- (US $ 1200)

shall be charged for each presentation of 25 minutes duration.


CATEGORY CHARGES FACILITIES

6.00 12000 6

4.00 8000 4 x

2.00 4000 2 x x

Indian Overseas Free Company Logo Free Colour Free Free

(` in (US $) Delegates on all Conference Ad in Stall Slot

Lakhs) materials Souvenir in T.E* in MP**

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Industry* 9,000

Academia 6,000

ICS/IIM Members 7,000

Overseas* US $ 250

Category of Delegates Registration Fees

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Conference Sponsorship

The conferences organised by RDCIS, in association with MECON have been

supported by a good number of sponsors in the past. These sponsors have been National as

well as Multi-national Companies of India and abroad. The sponsors get wide publicity in the

Conference through display of banners, mentions in the Conference Proceedings, Souvenir

and other facilities.

Reputed Companies, Organisations, Equipment Manufacturers and Trade Associations are

invited to join this International Event as sponsors of the Conference. The details regarding

various categories of sponsorship are given below:

CET and


* Technical Exhibition **Manufacturers Presentation

* Discount for Group registration (for > 3 delegates) 15%

Souvenir & Advertisements

Conference Registration Fee

A Souvenir, containing Conference details and informative articles shall be released during

the Conference, and will be provided to each registered delegate. Advertisements for the

Souvenir can be booked at the following rates:

The advertisement material is to be provided in hard/soft copy by May 31, 2013 preferably in

PDF format. Advertisements may also be sent via e-mail as attachment, along with the

requisite fee.

The registration fee for the Conference will cover participation in Technical Sessions,

Conference Proceedings in CD-ROM, Printed Materials, Conference Kit, Lunch, Tea/Coffee,

Conference Banquet, Local transport, etc.

Back Cover (Colour) : ` 50,000 (US $ 1000)

Front/Back Inside Cover Page (Colour) : ` 35,000 (US $ 750)

Colour Full Page : ` 25,000 (US $ 500)

B & W Full Page : ` 17,500 (US $ 350)

B & W Half Page : ` 12,500 (US $ 250)

About Ranchi

Travel

Ranchi is the capital of state of Jharkhand, which is endowed with rich iron

ore and coal deposits. With its rich mineral resources and industrial base,

Ranchi is rapidly developing into an important industrial sector in India.

The city is surrounded by thick forests and beautiful natural waterfalls and

still unspoilt by modern commercialism. Ranchi is located in eastern part

of India, around 400 km from Kolkata. It has very pleasant and moderate o o

climate and the temperature in June may vary between +22 C to +32 C.

Domestic airlines operate between Ranchi and other major cities of India

such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Patna. Ranchi is also well

connected by rail and road with all major cities of the country, namely

Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Jamshedpur, Jaipur, Kolkata,

Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, New Delhi, Vishakhapatnam, etc. A Travel

Desk shall be available at the Conference Venue for arranging return

tickets for the delegates.

Account Name

Account No.

IFSC Code

Swift Code

Name of the Bank

ARCS13

UBIN0548014

UBININBBJAM

834026007

Union Bank of India, Shyamali Colony Branch,

PO Doranda, Ranchi-834002, Jharkhand, India

480102010873902

MICR Code

and Address

Conference Language

Payment Details

English is the official language of the Conference.

All payments related to registration of delegates, sponsorship, advertisements, technical

exhibition, manufacturer's presentation, etc. are to be made through crossed demand

draft / cheque payable at par, drawn in favour of ARCS13 payable at Ranchi. Money can

also be transferred directly to the Conference Account as given below:


HOTELS Tel No. Fax E-mail Tariff (Rs)**

(Distance from +91 651- +91 651- AC AC

Conference Venue) Single Double

Radisson Blu* 6602222 6602223 [email protected] 6500/- 7500/-

(3.0 km)

Capitol Hill* 2331330 2330206 [email protected] 5000/- 6000/-

(3.5 km) 2330200

Ranchi Ashok* 2480759 2480768 [email protected] 3500-4500/- 4000-4500/-

(1.5 km) 2480765

Yuvraj Palace* 2480326 2480328 [email protected] 3500-4000/- 4000-4500/-

(2.0 km) 2480327

Green Acres 2252240 2252246 [email protected] 2200-2800/- 2600-3200/-

(2.0 km) / 41/ 44

Green Horizon 2462100 2462552 [email protected] 2400-2800/- 2800-3200/-

(3.0 km) 2462130

Capitol Residency 6607777 6602525 [email protected] 2250-3200/- 2750-3500/-

(4.0 km)

Kwality Inns 2460128 2460783 [email protected] 3550-5000/- 4150-5000/-

(4 km) 2460469

Le Lac 2219511 2219514 [email protected] 4000/- 4500/-

(6.0 km) 2219513

Chinar 2207780 2214327 [email protected] 1600-2800/- 1900-3300/-

(4.0 km) 2207783

Yuvraj 2482842 2480853 [email protected] 1800-2400/- 2250-2700/-

(2.0 km) 2481778 2480328

Landmark 2560051 2560057 [email protected] 3000/- 3500/-

(7.0 km) 2560053

AVN Grand 3010909 2552267 [email protected] 3500/- 4000/-

(3.5 km)

* Deluxe Rooms & Suites are available in these hotels.

** Tariffs indicated are tentative and are subject to change. Extra Taxes as applicable

A list of prominent hotels in Ranchi is given below:

Accommodation

Ranchi offers a range of accommodation to suit every budget. Both economy and luxury

class hotels are located within 5 km from the Conference Venue. Delegates are requested

to book the accommodation in advance to get preferred choice. For assistance in

advance booking, Conference Secretariat may be approached.


Organising Committee

Chairman Sridhar Varadarajan

Co-Chairman

Co-Chairman

Organising Secretary

Technical Secretary

(Refractory)

Technical Secretary

(Steel)

Executive Director I/c (RDCIS), SAIL

[email protected]

Executive Director (RDCIS), SAIL

General Manager (Steel), RDCIS, SAIL

DGM & HOG (Refractory Technology), RDCIS, SAIL

[email protected]

DGM (RTG), RDCIS, SAIL

[email protected]

DGM (PSM), RDCIS, SAIL

[email protected]

Shankar Dutta

Y.K. Khanna

S.K. Garai

Dr. N.K. Ghosh

Dr. S.N. Prasad

Secretariat Address

All correspondence should be made at following address:

DGM & HOG (Refractory Technology)

Ispat Bhawan,

8986880321

arcs13.com

S.K. Garai

Organising Secretary, ARCS13,

R&D Centre for Iron & Steel, SAIL,

Ranchi (Jharkhand) - 834002, India

Phone: +91 651 - 2411145, Mobile: Fax: +91 651 - 2411118

Website: www.

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E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected],

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