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VAI Continuous-Casting and Hot-Rolling Conference

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONTINUOUS-CASTING AND HOT-ROLLING CONFERENCE

Linz / Austria June 14-15, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENT

OPENING SESSION Paper 1.1 s

Key Note Speech: Challenges in Steel J.-Y. Gilet - ARCELOR/Luxembourg

DIRECT-LINKING SESSION Paper 2.1

The Direct Link A. Flick, H. Eidinger, A. Wagner, M. Stiftinger, J. Maierl - VAI/Austria

Paper 2.2

The Medium-Thin Slab Casters at ANGANG/P.R. China - Starting Point of ASP Z. Wu - Anshan/P.R. China A. Wagner, K. Reiter - VAI/Austria

Paper 2.3

Smarts-Segments / Dynamic Gap Adjustment (DynaGap); Technology That Makes You Money A. Kropf - VAI/Austria

Paper 2.4

voestalpine Grobblech GmbH & Co KG A World-Class Producer of Heavy Plates for Highest Quality Line Pipe Grades R. Grill, R. SchimbOck, C. Stachelberger - voestalpine Grobblech, Linz/Austria

Paper 2.5

The Influence of Automatic Strand-Taper Control on the Quality of Slabs and Plates at Rautaruukki/Finland J. Matkala, I. Rentola, R. Parkka - Rautaruukki/Finland

Paper 2.6

Direct Hot-Charge Optimization Using Simultaneous Scheduling P. Knoop, L. Van Nerom, M. De Feyter-A.I. Systems/Belgium

STAINLESS-STEEL SESSION Paper 3.1

The Market for Stainless Steel Flat Products Until 2010 M. Moll - SMR Steel/Austria

Paper 3.2

Slab Caster Revamp at UGINE & ALZ Genk/Belgium: Innovative Solutions in Project Management and First Operational Results R. Weckx, G. Moermans - Ugine&ALZ/Belgium J J. Lanschlitzer, B. Berger, O. Schulz, M. Thalhammer - VAI/Austria

Paper 3.3

Continuous Steckel-Mill Enhancement at ACESITA/Brazil L. Otavio - ACESITA/Brazil D. Berger, G. Djumlija, F. Reiter - VAI/Austria A. Marples-VAI/U.K. K. Berger - VAI MS/Brazil

Paper 3.4

Technological Challenges in High-Productivity Stainless-Steel Casting at Outokumpu Stainless, Tornio/Finland M. Korteniemi, T. Hyytinen, S. Moilanen - Outokumpu Stainless/Finland H. Resch, H. Lempradl - VAI/Austria

Paper 3.5

The Evolution of Stainless-Steel Slab Casters and Future Perspectives J. Lanschutzer, H. Resch, O. Schulz - VAI/Austria

BLOOM AND BEAM-BLANK CASTING SESSION Paper 4.1

Latest Advancements in VAI Bloom- & Beam-Blank-Casting Technology F. Leingruber, C. Chimani, M. Thalhammer, G. Shan - VAI/Austria

Paper 4.2

Beam Blank Production for the Manufacture of Heavy Sections at Peiner Trager GmbH (PTG)/Germany A. Bode - Peiner Trager/Germany

Paper 4.3

The Successful Upgrading of the 6-Strand Bloom Caster at Corus, Scunthorpe/U.K. R. Knights - Corus/U.K. A. Harvey-VAI UK/U.K.

Paper 4.4

Long-Products Combination Casting on the Outokumpu Stainless Sheffield Slab Caster/U.K. C. Bradley-Smith - Outokumpu Stainless/U.K. T. Reynolds, D. Breslin - VAI UK/U.K.

Paper 4.5

6-Strand Bloom Caster with VAI DynaGap Soft-Reduction Technology J. Li, Z. Li, D. Zhang - Panzhihua Iron & Steel Corporation/P.R. China M. Thalhammer, H. Wahl, C. Federspiel, K. Hauser, H.P. Kogler - VAI/Austria

Paper 4.6

DynaGap Soft Reduction Model for Bloom The Level 2 Automation Software Package K. Hauser, K. Dittenberger, C. Federspiel, M. Thalhammer, H. Wahl - VAI/Austria

Paper 4.7

VAI POMINI's Billet- and Small Bloom-Casting Technology J. Fuchshuber, G. Zederbauer - VAI Pomini/Austria

AUTOMATION AND PROCESS-CONTROL SESSION Paper 5.1

Comprehensive Caster Monitoring at Dofasco's No.2 CC V. Vaculik - Dofasco/Canada M. Pillwax - VAI/Austria

Paper 5.2

From a Black Box to an Open System Which Everyone Can Use G. D'Antuono, S. Di Cagno - ILVA/ltaly W. Oberaigner - VAI/Austria

Paper 5.3

Comprehensive Process Optimization Package for High-Productivity Stainless-Steel Casting at Outokumpu Stainless, Tornio/Finland P. Yliniemi, T. Aro - Outokumpu Stainless/Finland P. Juza - VAI/Austria

Paper 5.4

Slab- and Strip-Quality Control Through In-Depth Metallurgical Modeling H. Resch, G. Hubmer, N. Hubner - VAI/Austria

Paper 5.5

SHAGANG Group and VAI Automation A Successful Partnership in Metallurgical Automation Automation Upgrade of an Integrated Steel Works and Supply of a Heavy Plate Mill L. Jian - Jiangsu Shagang Group/P.R. China P. Juza, R. Pichler, B. Rauter - VAI/Austria

CONTINUOUS-CASTING INNOVATION SESSION / PART 1 Paper 6.1

Paper 6.2

Innovation as a Key Factor for the Ongoing Success of VAI ContinuousCasting Technology K. MOrwald, A. Flick, C. Chimani, M. Stiftinger - VAI/Austria Numerical Studies of Crack Sensitivity Under Continuous-Casting Conditions H.J. B6hm, D. Duschlbauer, T. Drabek - Vienna University of Technology/Austria O. Kolednik - University of Leoben/Austria - G. Shan, C. Chimani - VAI/Austria

Paper 6.3

Experimental Characterization of Crack Sensitivity Under Continuous-Casting Conditions C. Bernhard, R. Pierer, A. Tubikanec - University of Leoben/Austria C. Chimani - VAI/Austria

Paper 6.4

Non-Linear Numerical Simulation of the Continuous-Casting Process During Solidification and Product Development G. Shan, F. Wimmer, C. Chimani - VAI/Austria

CONTINUOUS-CASTING INNOVATION SESSION / PART 2 Paper 7.1

The VAI Compact Caster A New Caster Concept for Increased Capacity and Flexibility in Slab Production J. Guttenbrunner, F. Derflinger, K. Engel, K. Holzer, I. Kalmar, O. KriegnerVAI/Austria

Paper 7.2

VAI-STAR Rollers for Hot and Dry Conditions G. Deibl, J. Guttenbrunner, J. Poppl — VAI/Austria

Paper 7.3

A Major Step Ahead in Caster Safety with Extensive Use of Robotics in Continuous-Casting Technology F. Wimmer, J. Lanschutzer, H. Resch, A. Andretsch, H. Lempradl, H. ThSne, K. M6rwald, J. Kieweg - VAI/Austria H.P. Narzt, C. Furst - voestalpine Stahl/Austria

Paper 7.4

The MoldExpert - Operational Experience and Future Developments J. Watzinger, A. Pesek, N. Hubner, M. Pillwax - VAI/Austria O. Lang - vatron/Austria

Paper 7.5

"Connect & Cast" with VAI Casting Technology H. Wahl, C. Federspiel, K. Herzog - VAI/Austria

SLAB-CASTING SESSION Paper 8.1

Latest Solutions for High-Performance Slab Casting G. Wersching, H. Fitzel, M. Stiftinger - VAI/Austria

Paper 8.2

The Generation Change in Continuous Casting H.P. Narzt, C. Furst, L. Lindenberger - voestalpine Stahl/Austria K. Morwald, M. Stiftinger - VAI/Austria

Paper 8.3

Stepwise Revamping of CC2 at SOLLAC Fos/France E. Perrin, M. Sauermann, G. Zurita, B. Romanet, C. Guyon ARCELOR Sollac Mediterrannee/France R. Kasmader, M. Stiftinger - VAI/Austria

Paper 8.4

Modernization of the Slab Casters CC 3 and CC 4 at Dillinger Hiittenwerke/Germany B. Munnich - Dillinger/Germany P. Wagner - VAI/Austria

Paper 8.5

The Successful Revamp of the 2-Strand Slab Caster at POSCO Gwangyang Works/Korea S.-K. Baek - POSCO Gwangyang/Korea

Paper 8.6

The Modernization of the CC3 Caster in SMP 2 at WISCO F. Li, J. Li - Wuhan Iron & Steel Co./P.R. China

Paper 8.7

The New Wide-Slab Caster No. 3 at No. 3 Steelmaking Plant, WISCO/P.R. China: Start-up and Operational Results within the First 6 Months Z. Yu, Y. Yang, W. Zheng - Wuhan Iron & Steel Co./P.R. China

Paper 8.8

Higher-Speed Casting on the New Meishan Slab Caster A. Harvey-VAI UK/U.K. N. Chen - Meishan/P.R. China

HOT-ROLLING INNOVATION SESSION Paper 9.1

Innovation Trends in Hot Rolling T. Nijhuis, A. Seilinger, T. Kierner, G. Djumlija - VAI/Austria

Paper 9.2

Innovative Technology Package for Improved Strip Profile and Flatness Control in Hot-Strip Mills L. Peer, G. Posch - voestalpine Stahl/Austria D. Auzinger, M. Widder - VAI/Austria

Paper 9.3

Surface Inspection used for Immediate Production Decision at hte Hot Strip Mill A. Nasserian, M. Bailleul - VAI SIAS/France A. Durier - ARCELOR/Belgium

Paper 9.4

Developments in Runout Table Cooling Systems J. Chen, T. Nijhuis - VAI/Austria

Paper 9.5

Online Profit Optimization During Production Through Total Transparency of Process Costs R. Pichler, D. Auzinger - VAI/Austria

PLATE- AND STECKEL-MILL SESSION Paper 10.1

VAI Steckel Mill Technology - Economic and Flexible Solutions for Hot-Strip and Plate Production G. Thaller, G. Djumlija, W. Gruber - VAI/Austria N. Champion, A. Marples-VAI UK/U.K.

Paper 10.2

VAI Plate-Mill Capabilities and Technologies N. Champion - VAI UK/U.K.

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Paper 10.3

The New Five Meter Wide Plate Mill at SHAGANG/P.R. China J. Liu - SHAGANG/P.R. China N. Champion - VAI UK/U.K.

Paper 10.4

Quality and Throughput Improvement at the Heavy-Plate Mill of voestalpine Grobblech/Austria C. Fischer - voestalpine Grobblech/Austria D. Auzinger, J. Maierl - VAI/Austria

HOT-ROLLING SESSION Paper 11.1

Trends in the Modernization of Conventional Hot-Strip Mills J. Maierl, G. Djumlija - VAI/Austria

Paper 11.2

Continuous Upgrading of the Hot-Strip Mill at voestalpine Stahl/Austria J. Andorfer - voestalpine Stahl/Austria G. Djumlija, J. Maierl - VAI/Austria

Paper 11.3

Installation of a New Downcoiler at Hoesch Hohenlimburg/Germany R.Sternitzke - Hoesch Hohenlimburg/Germany J. Wagner - VAI/Austria

Paper 11.4

The Three-High Mill for Special Steel at Bonier Bleche/Austria J. Reiterer - BOhler Bleche/Austria

Paper 11.5

Plant-Wide Condition Monitoring by Web-Based Vibration Analysis H. Aigner, G. Helekal - vatron/Austria

Paper 11.6

New Achievements in Quality Control Systems for Hot Band at voestalpine Stahl/Austria K. Rendl - voestalpine Stahl/Austria G. Hubmer - VAI/Austria

WORKSHOP - IMPROVEMENT STUDIES IN HOT ROLLING Paper 12.1

Survey of Recent VAI Studies in Hot Rolling T. Nijhuis, T. Kierner, A. Seilinger, K. Mayrhofer, G. Mousek, R. Gruber - VAI/Austria Dynamic Simulation of Drive Trains G. Mousek - VAI/Austria Finite Elements Methods T. Kierner - VAI/Austria Fatigue and Lifetime T. Kierner - VAI/Austria Shape and Form Optimization K. Mayrhofer - VAI/Austria Consideration of Profile and Flatness Capabilities of a Finishing Train A. Seilinger - VAI/Austria Dynamic Simulation of Threading and Tailing-Out in Hot-Strip Mills and Plate K. Mayrhofer - VAI/Austria

WORKSHOP - HOT-ROLLING SPECIAL Paper 13.1

Edging in Hot-Strip Mills R. Schuster - VAI/Austria L. Bodini - VAI Clecim/France

Paper 13.2

A New Descaling Philosophy with the Use of Variable Speed Pumps C. Rovelli - VA Impianti/ltaly S. Finocchiaro - Duferco La Louviere/Belgium

Paper 13.3

Application of New Development Methods in the Design of Mill Components (Case Study: AGC Cylinder) T. Kierner - VAI/Austria S. Dierneder - Center of Mechatronics GmbH/Austria

Paper 13.4

Crown Control on the Sollac Fos Hot-Strip Mill/France V. Philippaux, J. Rochette, J.-P. Chazal, J. Souchon, S. Maillard - VAI Clecim/France F. Tissot, O. Baulaigue, H. Teyssier, J. Lyvinec, T. Lavaure, R. Lasserre Arcelor Sollac Mediterranee/France

WORKSHOP - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES Paper 14.1

Design and Process Improvements to Increase Performance and Maintenance Efficiencies on VAI and Non-VAI Manufactured Continuous-Caster Equipment J. Didwall, J. Brower - VAST/USA K. Engel - VAI/Austria

Paper 14.2

Refurbishing of Caster Rolls and Copper Plates K. Tmka - VAIS/Brazil • E. Reichel - VAI/Austria

Paper 14.3

Quality Improvement by Implementing Leading State-of-the-Art Technology in Continuous-Casting Machines through Technical Consultancy Services E. Kohl, R. Tarmann - VAI/Austria

Paper 14.4

Outsourcing Strategy at CSN/Brazil W. Ferreira de Souza, R. Terra - CSN/Brazil

Paper 14.5

Dynamic Machine Gap Control at ISG-Sparrows Point No. 1 Caster/USA Technology Innovations and Operational Performance Results R. Fash, P. Vielkind, D. Bederka, T. Lonsbury - ISG Sparrows Point/USA H. Gilles, B. Kocatulum - ISG Bethlehem/USA J. Brower - VAST/USA

Paper 14.6

Water Management in the Iron and Steel Industry W. Nussdorfer-VAI/Austria

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WORKSHOP - AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES Paper 15.1

Challenge in Automation - The New Generation of Automation Systems of Plant Builders K. Aistleitner, R. Pichler, G. Keintzel - VAI/Austria

Paper 15.2

E-learning@VAI Automation B. Laimer, G. Keintzel - VAI/Austria

Paper 15.3

Optical Measurement Technique to Improve Quality in Hot Strip Mill and Plate Mill Technology H. Hlobil, J. Reisinger, G. Trinkl, A. Wurm - vatron/Austria

Paper 15.4

Outsourcing of Automation Services in the Steel Industry M. Schoisswohl, J. Andlinger - VAI/Austria

Paper 15.5

Remote Automation Services B. Laimer, J. Winroither - VAI/Austria