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Synopsis of the coal and steel projects co-financed by the RFCS 2003-2006

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Table of content

Introduction

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Summary tables

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Coal projects by technical groups TGC 1 Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits TGC 2 Coal preparation, conversion and upgrading TGC 3 Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture Steel projects by technical groups TGS 1 Ore agglomeration and iron making TGS 2 Steelmaking processes TGS 3 Casting, reheating and direct rolling TGS 4 Hot and cold rolling processes TGS 5 Finishing and coating TGS 6 Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades TGS 7 Steel products and applications for automobiles, packaging and home appliances TGS 8 Steel products and applications for building, construction and industry TGS 9 Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues

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Introduction

Building on the exceptional success of the research programmes of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) and the assets left (€1600 Million) at the expiry of the ECSC Treaty in 2002, a Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) was set up on 1st February 2003∗. The budget of the Fund is generated by the yearly interests produced by these assets. Typically these amount to about €60 Million/year of which 27.2% and 72.8% are respectively earmarked for coal and steel. This is approximately equivalent to a €300 Million five year activity of the Framework Programme. The RFCS is definitely an industrial programme which supports research and pilot projects and supplements the Framework Programme. An Information Package is available to help programme participants understand the procedures for proposal preparation and submission, project monitoring and project reporting. Paper copies can be requested from [email protected] The electronic version of the Information package and all programme related documents are available from the RFCS website: http://cordis.europa.eu/coal-steel-rtd Final reports of the projects are available online free of charge from the EU Bookshop http://bookshop.europa.eu. They can also be purchased from the sales agent of the Publications Office. More detailed information on: http://publications.europa.eu/general/obtain_en.html.

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Council Decision 2003/76/EC, 2003/77/EC, 2003/78/EC of 1st February 2003.

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Summary tables

Distribution of RFCS projects 2003-2006 by technical group Technical group TGC 1

TGC 2 TGC 3

TGS 1 TGS 2 TGS 3 TGS 4 TGS 5 TGS 6 TGS 7

TGS 8 TGS 9

Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits Coal preparation, conversion and upgrading Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture Total Coal Ore agglomeration and iron making Steelmaking processes Casting, reheating and direct rolling Hot and cold rolling processes Finishing and coating Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades Steel products and applications for automobiles, packaging and home appliances Steel products and applications for building, construction and industry Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues

Number of projects

Number of partners

Average partners /projects

Budget (€)

RFCS funding (€)

RFCS funding (%)

Average funding/ project (€)

9 8

59 52

6,6 6,5

27.696.206 17.479.293

16.617.723 10.487.576

27% 17%

1.846.414 1.310.947

22

136

6,2

65.912.891

34.172.873

56%

1.553.312

39 10 18 19 24 14

247 64 78 104 136 74

6,3 6,4 4,3 5,5 5,7 5,3

111.088.390 33.464.328 23.046.873 32.489.155 38.747.052 21.032.529

61.278.172 17.822.614 13.172.884 19.060.581 22.821.232 12.619.519

100% 11% 8% 11% 14% 8%

1.571.235 1.782.261 731.827 1.003.188 950.885 901.394

26

140

5,4

35.749.219

21.273.520

13%

818.212

16

96

6,0

23.533.848

14.120.306

8%

882.519

35

206

5,9

36.345.224

22.116.785

13%

631.908

26

144

5,5

39.647.294

23.788.373

14%

914.937

Total Steel

188

1042

5,5

284.055.522

166.795.814

100%

887.212

Total Coal+Steel

227

1289

5,7

395.143.912

228.073.986

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1.004.731

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Distribution of RFCS projects 2003-2006 by instrument

Instrument Accompanying Measures Pilot & Demonstration Research Total

Number of projects 13 9 205 227

Average partners/ projects

Number of partners 52 39 1198 1289

4,0 4,3 5,8 5,7

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Budget (€)

RFCS funding (€)

2.920.603 40.014.667 352.208.642 395.143.912

1.840.684 16.005.868 210.227.434 228.073.986

RFCS funding (%) 0,8% 7,0% 92,2% 100%

Average funding/ project (€) 141.591 1.778.430 1.025.500 1.004.731

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC1 :"Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits" Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00011

Reference N° TGC1.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.545.614 1.527.368

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Geotechnical modelling, classification & exploration for safe & efficient mine layout & tunnel support design Acronym: GEOMOD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The main aim of the Project is to develop improved tools for the design of coal mine support systems and layouts. Three groups of tools are to be developed, namely: a) Numerical modelling techniques which can be applied to the study of dynamic rock behaviour, such as rock bursts, and the design of support systems in complex geometries, using 3D strain-softening models. New constitutive models will be developed where necessary. b) A rockbolting system design method based upon rock classification, and c) A seismic method for predicting ground conditions ahead of an advancing tunnel so as to allow dynamic, pro-active support variation.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RMT

Responsible: Dr. David Norman BIGBY

Direct line: +(44) 1283/522 201

Organisation: RMT ROCK MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY Ltd Department: Instruments & Research Address: Mill Lane

Direct fax: +(44) 1283/522 279 e-mail: [email protected]

Huthwaite, PO Box 18 GB- SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD NG17 2NS (P)

DSK

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Rudolf RENGERS

Direct line: +(49) 234/5291 221

Organisation: DSK DEUTSCHE STEINKOHLE A.G. Address: Shamrocking 1

Direct fax: +(49) 234/5291 297 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44623 HERNE (P)

DMT

Responsible: Dr. rer. Nat. Rüdiger MISIEK

Direct line: +(49) 201/172 1993

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Address: Am Technologiepark 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201/172 1640 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN (P)

GEOCONTROL

Responsible: Dr. José M. GALERA

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 17 63

Organisation: GEOCONTROL GEOCONTROL S.A. Address: Alenza, 9, 2° IZDA

Direct fax: +(34) 91/554 93 96 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28003 MADRID (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Dr. Ian LOWNDES

Direct line: +(44) 115 951 40 86

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115 951 41 15 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC1 :"Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits" Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00003

Reference N° TGC1.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.236.231 1.341.739

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Enhancing the performance of mine communication, warning and condition monitoring systems Acronym: EPCWCMS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS In today’s coal mines many different components of plant are working together in complex interaction. Although many processes are already partly or fully automated, very often mine workers still have to manually intervene to direct the operation of plant, frequently impeded by poor visibility and high noise levels. Efficient operational control of the mining functions is not always possible under these conditions, with resulting production losses and costly maintenance work. Accidents associated with plant-worker interaction may occur more likely and emergency warnings may go unnoticed. Essentially, there is a need to greatly improve available communication, warning and condition monitoring systems.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

DMT

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Michael MYSZKOWSKI

Direct line: +(49) 201/172- 1444

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Address: Am Technologiepark 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201/172- 1942 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN (P)

MRSL

Responsible: Mr Stuart C. BENNETT

Direct line: +(44) 1623/423 777

Organisation: MRSL MINES RESCUE SERVICE LTD Address: Leeming Lane South Mansfield Woodhouse

Direct fax: +(44) 1623/638 500 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MANSFIELD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG19 9AQ (P)

AITEMIN

Responsible: Mr José Luis GARCIA SIÑERIZ

Direct line: +(34) 91/442 49 55

Organisation: AITEMIN ASOCIACION PARA LA INVEST. Y EL DESAR. INDUSTRIAL DE LOS RECURSOS NAT. Address: Alenza 1

Direct fax: +(34) 91/441 78 56 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28003 MADRID (P)

HUNOSA

Responsible: Mr Esteban Gerardo RODRIGUEZ REYERO

Direct line: +(34) 985 107 294

Organisation: HUNOSA HULLERAS DEL NORTE, S.A. Address: Avenida de Galicia 44

Direct fax: +(34) 985 251 197 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33005 OVIEDO

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC1 :"Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits" Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00006

Reference N° TGC1.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.421.209 2.052.726

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 28/02/2007

Title: Optim. of mine water discharge by monitoring & modelling of geochemical processes & develop. of measures to protect acquifers & active mining areas from mine water contamination Acronym: WATERCHEM OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Mining has been discontinued in many coal deposits in Europe. Extended pumping carried out during exploitation, is no longer required but the effects on surface and ground water quality will continue over long periods of time. The present research project aims at investigating the: -new hydrogeological and hydrochemical regime of the area -generation mechanisms of pollutants -tracing techniques and monitoring systems -methods to seal active mine areas or contaminated areas -mathematical models to predict the effects of the proposed methods The collaboration of associates from several European countries ensures propagation and optimization of the results.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

DSK

Responsible: Mr Josef PASTOR

Direct line: +(49) 2323/15 3519

Organisation: DSK DEUTSCHE STEINKOHLE A.G. Department: BG M2 Address: Shamrocking 1

Direct fax: +(49) 2323/15 2615 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44623 HERNE (P)

AITEMIN

Responsible: Mr Jesus Maria SUSO LLAMAS

Direct line: +(34) 925 24 11 62

Organisation: AITEMIN ASOCIACION INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO IND. RECURSOS NATURALES Department: Departamento de Medio Ambiente Address: Rio Cabriel s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 925 23 04 03 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-45007 TOLEDO (P)

DMT

Responsible: Dr. Christoph KLINGER

Direct line: +(49) 201 172 18 12

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Address: Am Technologiepark 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201 172 18 91 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN (P)

HUNOSA

Responsible: Mr Esteban ROFRIGUEZ REYERO

Direct line: +(34) 985 107 294

Organisation: HUNOSA HULLERAS DEL NORTE, S.A. Address: Avenida de Galicia 44

Direct fax: +(34) 985 251 197 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33005 OVIEDO (P)

WYGE

Responsible: Mr Keith WHITWORTH

Direct line: +(44) 1623/684 550

Organisation: WYGE WHITE YOUNG GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL Ltd Department: Environment Division Address: Arndale Court, Arndale Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1623/684 551 e-mail: [email protected]

UK- HEADINGLEY LEEDS LS6 2UJ (P)

MRSL

Responsible: Dr. Robert R. JOZEFOWICZ

Direct line: +(44) 1623/427 777

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC1 :"Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits" Organisation: MRSL MINES RESCUE SERVICE LTD Address: Leeming Lane South Mansfield Woodhouse

Direct fax: +(44) 1623/638 500 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MANSFIELD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG19 9AQ (P)

PPC

Responsible: Dr. Dimitrios DIMITRAKOPOULOS

Direct line: +(30) 105 192 269-243

Organisation: PPC PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION S.A. Address: Chalkokondili Street, 30

Direct fax: +(30) 105 144 223 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-10432 ATHENS (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Dr. David J. REDDISH

Direct line: +(44) 115/951 4108

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 3898 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00010

Reference N° TGC1.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.267.686 1.960.611

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 28/02/2007

Title: Optimisation of surveillance,technical equipment & procedures to prevent workers from danger attribute to fire, hazardous or toxic gases, firedamp or climatic conditions Acronym: SAFETECH OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS In underground coal mines controlling and surveillance of firedamp or toxic gases, the ventilation, climate control and the early fire indication are some of the most important problems facing miners and mining companies. The aim of the proposed project is to improve the safety taking into account the competitiveness of coal production by: · improving the quality of surveillance of underground ambient air · determining the flow characteristics of firedamp, · reducing the thermal strain for workers, · developing technical methods and equipment for controlling and diagnosis of sensitive electrical equipment.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

DSK

Responsible: Mr Joerg LEHMANN

Direct line: +(49) 681/405-5080

Organisation: DSK DEUTSCHE STEINKOHLE AG Department: Hauptstelle Grubenrettungswesen Saar (BTG-H/S) Address: Hafenstrasse 25

Direct fax: +(49) 681/405-5003 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66111 SAARBRÜCKEN (P)

CDF

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Jean-Luc ZIMMER

Direct line: +(33) 3 878 395 28

Organisation: CDF CHARBONNAGES DE France Address: Avenue Huchet, 2

Direct fax: +(33) 3 878 395 80 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57802 FREYMING MERLEBACH (P)

DMT

Responsible: Mr Jörg WALASIAK

Direct line: +(49) 201 172 1471

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Address: Am Technologiepark 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201 172 1735 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC1 :"Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits" (P)

MRSL

Responsible: Dr. Robert R. JOZEFOWICZ

Direct line: +(44) 1623/427 777

Organisation: MRSL MINES RESCUE SERVICE LTD Address: Leeming Lane South Mansfield Woodhouse

Direct fax: +(44) 1623/638 500 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MANSFIELD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG19 9AQ (P)

AITEMIN

Responsible: Mr José Luis GARCIA SIÑERIZ

Direct line: +(34) 91/442 49 55

Organisation: AITEMIN ASOCIACION PARA LA INVEST. Y EL DESAR. INDUSTRIAL DE LOS RECURSOS NAT. Address: Alenza 1

Direct fax: +(34) 91/441 78 56 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28003 MADRID (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Dr. Ian LOWNDES

Direct line: +(44) 115 951 40 86

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115 951 41 15 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD (P)

HVL SA

Responsible: Ing. José Luis FERNANDEZ EGUIBAR

Direct line: +(34) 987 57 50 50

Organisation: HVL SA HULLERA VASCO-LEONESA Address: LG. Plaza Pozo Aurelio, s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 987 58 61 65 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-24650 SANTA LUCIA DE GORDON, LEON (P)

INERIS

Responsible: Mr Alain CZYZ

Direct line: +(33) 3/44 55 65 42

Organisation: INERIS INSTITUT NATIONAL DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT INDUSTRIEL ET DES RISQUES Address: Parc Technologique ALATA

Direct fax: +(33) 3/44 55 67 04 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-60550 VERNEUIL-EN-HALATTES (P)

HUNOSA

Responsible: Dr. Albino GONZALEZ GARCIA

Direct line: +(34) 985/107 297

Organisation: HUNOSA HULLERAS DEL NORTE, S.A. Address: Avenida de Galicia 44

Fax: +(34) 985/24 02 90 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33005 OVIEDO

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC1 :"Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits" Contract N° RFCR-CT-2004-00001

Reference N° TGC1.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.029.283 1.817.569

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Increasing the efficiency of roadway drivages through the application of advanced information, automation and maintenance technologies Acronym: IAMTECH OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The proposed research has the target of improving the efficiency of Roadway Drivages, one of the key factors in the productivity of modern highperformance Coal Mines, through the extensive use of the latest advances in Information, Communication, Automation and Maintenance Technologies, applied to: - Providing on-line support and expert’s diagnostics during large assembly-disassembly works and maintenance activities, using simultaneous video, audio and data transmissions. - The introduction of novel roof-support and support placement technologies. It is estimated that the combination of the above technologies will produce a rise of 8-10% in productivity, by increasing operational efficiency and machinery availability.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

AITEMIN

Responsible: Mr Angel RODRIGUEZ

Direct line: +(34) 91/442 59 55

Organisation: AITEMIN ASOCIACION PARA LA INVEST. Y EL DESAR. INDUSTRIAL DE LOS RECURSOS NAT. Address: Alenza 1

Direct fax: +(34) 91/441 78 56 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28003 MADRID (P)

DMT

Responsible: Dr. Martin SCHMID

Direct line: +(49) 201 172 11 22

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Address: Am Technologie Park 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201 172 10 12 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN (P)

DSK

Responsible: Mr Uwe POLLEI

Telephone: +(49)

Organisation: DSK DEUTSCHE STEINKOHLE A.G. Address: Shamrocking 1

Fax: +(49) e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44623 HERNE (P)

KOMAG

Responsible: Prof. Teodor WINKLER

Direct line: +(48) 32/237 45 53

Organisation: KOMAG CENTRUM MECHANIZACJI GORNICTWA KOMAG W GLIWICACH Address: ul. Pszczynska 37

Direct fax: +(48) 32/231 08 43 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-44101 GLIWICE (P)

MRSL

Responsible: Dr. David BRENKLEY

Direct line: +(44) 1623/423 777

Organisation: MRSL MINES RESCUE SERVICE LTD Address: Leeming Lane South Mansfield Woodhouse

Direct fax: +(44) 1623/638 500 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MANSFIELD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG19 9AQ (P)

VAB

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Egmont LAMMER

Direct line: +(43) 3577/755 310

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC1 :"Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits" Organisation: VAB VOEST-ALPINE BERGTECHNIK gMBh Department: RTD Address: Alpinestraße 1

Direct fax: +(43) 3577/756 457 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8740 ZELTWEG Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00001

Reference N° TGC1.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.228.216 1.936.930

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Advances in exploration methods and applications Acronym: ADEMA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS “ADEMA” is a cohesive, ambitious programme that is designed to address deficiencies in underground exploration and geological definition. An interdisciplinary approach is a key feature, with significant innovations sought in seismic interpretation and validation, coal seam radio imaging, microseismic monitoring and drill/core parameter use. The programme has a strong application focus and will secure significant production cost and safety benefits. The research is targeted deliberately at improving critical geological knowledge in a range of situations; coal mine business risk control, geological repository definition for carbon storage schemes, underground coal gasification well drilling activities, and in enhanced coalbed methane recovery schemes.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

UK COAL

Responsible: Mr John WILSON

Direct line: +(44) 1302/755 231

Organisation: UK COAL UK COAL MINING LTD Department: Geology Department Address: Blyth Road, Harworth Park,

Direct fax: +(44) 1302/746 550 e-mail: [email protected]

Harworth GB- DONCASTER DN11 8DB (P)

GIG

Responsible: Dr. Adam LURKA

Direct line: +(48) 32/259 2575

Organisation: GIG GLOWNY INSTYTUT GORNICTWA Department: Laboratory of Seismology and Mining Seismic Address: Pl. Gwarkow 1

Direct fax: +(48) 32/259 6533 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-40166 KATOWICE (P)

GEOCONTROL

Responsible: Dr. José M. GALERA

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 17 63

Organisation: GEOCONTROL GEOCONTROL S.A. Address: Alenza, 9, 2° IZDA

Direct fax: +(34) 91/554 93 96 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28003 MADRID (P)

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERS

Responsible: Prof. Brian SMART

Direct line: +(44) 131/451 3128

Organisation: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY Department: Rock Mechanics Laboratory Address: Riccarton Campus

Direct fax: +(44) 131/451 3127 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- EDINBURGH EH14 4AS (P)

MRSL

Responsible: Dr. David BRENKLEY

Direct line: +(44) 1623/423 777

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC1 :"Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits" Organisation: MRSL MINES RESCUE SERVICE LTD Address: Leeming Lane South Mansfield Woodhouse

Direct fax: +(44) 1623/638 500 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MANSFIELD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG19 9AQ (P)

TNO

Responsible: Drs. Henk PAGNIER

Direct line: +(31) 30/256 4600

Organisation: TNO-NITG NETHERLANDS ORGANISATION FOR APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, TNO-NITG Address: Princetonlaan 6

Direct fax: +(31) 30/256 4605 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-3584 UTRECHT CB (P)

SIP

Responsible: Mrs. Beatrice McGLEN

Direct line: +(44) 1777/248187

Organisation: SIP SIP Department: Onshore Processing Department Address: Pasture Farm

Direct fax: +(44) 1777/248187 e-mail: [email protected]

Upton GB- RETFORD DN22 0RA Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00002

Reference N° TGC1.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.882.817 1.729.690

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Development of more economical innovative support systems for gateroads under the influence of rock stresses Acronym: MONSUPPORT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Focus is on improved monitoring of support systems. This can be achieved by joint research developing and testing monitoring systems under rock stress and investigating the virtue of support. Development and testing of new monitoring devices should be as close to practice as possible. It will be combined with application of new means of support. For immediate evaluation, online data transfer is required. Particularly during the first phase after driving, the effect of support measures will be monitored by new suitable systems. A common European format for recording and interpretation of monitoring data contributes to better competitiveness of European coal.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

DMT

Responsible: Dipl. Stephan PETERS

Direct line: +(49) 201/172 1865

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Department: Engineering Geology in Mining Address: Am Technologiepark 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201/172 1640 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN (P)

RMT

Responsible: Dr. David Norman BIGBY

Direct line: +(44) 1283/522 201

Organisation: RMT ROCK MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY Ltd Department: Instruments & Research Address: Mill Lane

Direct fax: +(44) 1283/522 279 e-mail: [email protected]

Huthwaite, PO Box 18 GB- SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD NG17 2NS (P)

DSK

Responsible: Dr. Nikolaos POLYSOS

Direct line: +(49) 2323/15 2059

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Direct fax: +(49) 2323/15 2343 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44623 HERNE (P)

GEOCONTROL

Responsible: Dr. José M. GALERA

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 17 63

Organisation: GEOCONTROL GEOCONTROL S.A. Address: Alenza, 9, 2° IZDA

Direct fax: +(34) 91/554 93 96 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28003 MADRID (P)

UK COAL

Responsible: Mr David MOORE

Direct line: +(44) 1302/755 267

Organisation: UK COAL UK COAL MINING LTD Department: Geotechnical Group Address: Blyth Road, Harworth Park, Harworth GB- DONCASTER DN11 8DB (P)

Direct fax: +(44) 1302/746 550 e-mail: [email protected]

GIG

Responsible: Dr. Stanislaw PRUSEK

Direct line: +(48) 32/259 24 23

Organisation: GIG GLOWNY INSTYTUT GORNICTWA Department: Dept. of Extraction Technologies and Mining Support Address: Pl. Gwarkow 1

Direct fax: +(48) 32/258 44 25 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-40166 KATOWICE Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00003

Reference N° TGC2.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.275.993 1.965.597

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Researching the applications of innovative open wireless technologies Acronym: RAINOW OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposal defines an ambitious, highly integrated programme of work to research, develop and exploit emerging technologies of open standard wireless systems and autonomous ‘smart’ sensor networks in a range of critical underground applications. The project will focus on basic research activities, the behaviour and application of low-powered open infrastructure wireless components, smart sensors and radio frequency identification (RFID) devices. Applications focus will include distributed monitoring systems, personnel location, materials tracking, integrated voice and data delivery, health monitoring of mine workers and improvements to rescue communications. The research addresses fundamental requirements for improved monitoring and operational efficiency in underground activities.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

DSK

Responsible: Mr Uwe POLLEI

Telephone: +(49)

Organisation: DSK DEUTSCHE STEINKOHLE A.G. Address: Shamrocking 1

Fax: +(49) e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44623 HERNE (P)

AITEMIN

Responsible: Mr Jorge DEL VALLE

Direct line: +(34) 91/442 59 55

Organisation: AITEMIN ASOCIACION PARA LA INVEST. Y EL DESAR. INDUSTRIAL DE LOS RECURSOS NAT. Address: Alenza 1 ES-28003 MADRID 17

Direct fax: +(34) 91/441 78 56 e-mail: [email protected]

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DMT

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang KLOCKMANN

Direct line: +(49) 201/172 19 73

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Address: Am Technologiepark 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201/172 15 72 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN (P)

EMAG

Responsible: Prof. Stanislaw WASILEWSKI

Direct line: +(48) 32/200 78 01

Organisation: EMAG CENTRUM ELEKTRYFIKACJI I AUTOMATYZACJI GORNICTWA Department: Research and Development Address: ul. Leopolda 31

Direct fax: +(48) 32/200 77 01 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-40-189 KATOWICE (P)

MRSL

Responsible: Dr. David BRENKLEY

Direct line: +(44) 1623/423 777

Organisation: MRSL MINES RESCUE SERVICE LTD Address: Leeming Lane South Mansfield Woodhouse

Direct fax: +(44) 1623/638 500 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MANSFIELD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG19 9AQ (P)

RMT

Responsible: Dr. David Norman BIGBY

Direct line: +(44) 1283/522 201

Organisation: RMT ROCK MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY Ltd Department: Instruments & Research Address: Mill Lane

Direct fax: +(44) 1283/522 279 e-mail: [email protected]

Huthwaite, PO Box 18 GB- SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD NG17 2NS Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00001

Reference N° TGC1.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.809.157 2.285.493

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: New mechanisation and automation of longwall and drivage equipment Acronym: NEMAEQ OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Complete automation, together with the optimised mechanisation of longwall workings and roadway drivages, are key important factors for improving mine productivity. Maximised coal production can be assured by minimising human machine attendance mistakes, reducing labour costs and increasing machine running time and equipment reliability. The strategic focus of the project is the development of full automatic shearer face equipment. This will take into account the development of software for the design of cutting tools with a minimum of pick wear and machine down time. New designs of cutting drums will lead to improved tool cutting (pick) loading efficiency with less fine coal and dust production. Innovative methods of maintenance and planned repair of the machines will maximise the running time of longwall and drivage equipment. The research will result in considerably improved productivity within European Coal mines.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

DSK

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Hans-Joachim KUBIK

Direct line: +(49) 2323/15 42 71

Organisation: DSK DEUTSCHE STEINKOHLE A.G. Address: Shamrocking 1

Direct fax: +(49) 2323/15 28 14 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44623 HERNE (P)

RMT

Responsible: Dr. Lorraine KENT

Direct line: +(44) 1283/52 22 01

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Direct fax: +(44) 1283/52 22 79 e-mail: [email protected]

Stanhope Bretby GB- BURTON-ON-TRENT DE15 0QD (P)

MRSL

Responsible: Mr Colin TALBOT

Direct line: +(44) 1623/42 37 77

Organisation: MRSL MINES RESCUE SERVICE LTD Address: Leeming Lane South Mansfield Woodhouse

Direct fax: +(44) 1623/63 85 00 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MANSFIELD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG19 9AQ (P)

EMAG

Responsible: Prof. Stanislaw WASILEWSKI

Direct line: +(48) 32/200 78 01

Organisation: EMAG CENTRUM ELEKTRYFIKACJI I AUTOMATYZACJI GORNICTWA Department: Research and Development Address: ul. Leopolda 31

Direct fax: +(48) 32/200 77 01 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-40-189 KATOWICE (P)

KOMAG

Responsible: M. Sc. Eng. Dariusz JASIULEK

Direct line: +(48) 32/237 44 43

Organisation: KOMAG CENTRUM MECHANIZACJI GORNICTWA KOMAG W GLIWICACH Address: ul. Pszczynska 37

Direct fax: +(48) 32/231 08 43 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-44101 GLIWICE (P)

TU CLAUSTHAL

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Ron Alexander SPIER

Direct line: +(49) 5323/72 23 19

Organisation: TU CLAUSTHAL TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET CLAUSTHAL Address: Erzstrasse 20

Direct fax: +(49) 5323/72 23 77 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38678 CLAUSTHAL-ZELLERFELD (P)

AITEMIN

Responsible: Mr Jorge DEL VALLE

Direct line: +(34) 91/442 59 55

Organisation: AITEMIN ASOCIACION PARA LA INVEST. Y EL DESAR. INDUSTRIAL DE LOS RECURSOS NAT. Address: Alenza 1

Direct fax: +(34) 91/441 78 56 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28003 MADRID (P)

EMBIGENCE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Christoph MÜLLER

Direct line: +(49) 5485/8301 46

Organisation: EMBIGENCE EMBIGENCE GMBH Address: Goethestrasse 52

Direct fax: +(49) 5485/8301 58 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-49549 LADBERGEN Technical Group TGC1 has 9 Projects and 59 Partners Total Projects: 9 - Total Partners: 59

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC2 :"Coal preparation, conversion and upgrading" Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00005

Reference N° TGC2.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.062.262 1.237.357

Duration Dates: 52 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 31/12/2007

Title: On-line measurement of coal quality parameters by inference of sensor information Acronym: INFERENCE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Ash and moisture content of the coal and its handleability are important quality parameters. To maintain high standards it is essential to get knowledge of key parameters throughout the whole preparation process. There are few measuring instruments because they are expensive and need much maintenance. On the other hand many signals from different sensors are available which contain inherent information about single product streams. By an intelligent data processing system quality parameters can be infered from a combination of signals. For the inference of handleability the size distribution is a key parameter, for which sensors have yet to be developed. Also for the subsequent utilisation in power plants the size distribution is very important. For a continuous optimisation of the pulverised fuel preparation on-line measuring devices have to be integrated into the milling circuit.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

DMT

Responsible: Dr. Franz VERFUSS

Direct line: +(49) 201/172 1595

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Address: Am Technologie Park 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201/172 1575 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN (P)

EMC

Responsible: Mr Shihui ZHOU

Direct line: +(44) 1594/546 346

Organisation: CASELLA CASELLA CRE ENERGY Address: Stoke Orchard

Direct fax: +(44) 1594/546 342 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- CHELTENHAM GL52 7RZ (P)

UNIV TEESSIDE

Responsible: Dr. Jianyong ZHANG

Direct line: +(44) 1642/342 403

Organisation: UNIV TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE Address: Borough Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/342 401 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS1 3BA (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Prof. Nick J. MILES

Direct line: +(44) 115 951 40 85

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115 951 41 15 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD (P)

SNET SA

Responsible: Mr Daniel RAMPELBERG

Direct line: +(33) 3 21 72 85 05

Organisation: SNET CERCHAR SNET CERCHAR Address: Rue Aimé Dubost

Direct fax: +(33) 3 21 72 83 51 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-62670 MAZINGARBE

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC2 :"Coal preparation, conversion and upgrading" Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00009

Reference N° TGC2/3.6/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.792.444 1.675.468

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 28/02/2007

Title: Upgrading of high moisture, low rank coals to hydrogen and methane Acronym: C2H UPGRADE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project proposed aims to develop a new integrated process for upgrading high moisture, low rank brown coals to three product streams: (1) A fuel gas mainly consisting of methane and hydrogen, which is called ‘HyMet gas’. This gas can be used as a substitute for natural gas for high efficient power generation with fuel cells as well as for gas turbines with very low CO2 emissions due to the high hydrogen content. (2) By- products of the process are precalcinated feed for a cement kiln and a pure CO2 gas stream facilitating CO2 removal from this process. First experiments show the feasibility of the new process. Within the proposed project the basic development will be done to assess the technological viability. Furthermore the economic advantages compared to conventional brown coal utilisation as well as design parameters of a pilot plant will be delivered.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

USTUTT

Responsible: Dr. Roland BERGER

Direct line: +(49) 711/685 63492

Organisation: UNIV STUTTGART UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGART Address: Pfaffenwaldring, 23

Direct fax: +(49) 711/685 3491 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70569 STUTTGART (P)

NTUA

Responsible: Prof. George ANDROUTSOPOULOS

Direct line: +(30) 010 772 32 25

Organisation: NTUA NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS Address: Heroon Polytechniou Str. 9

Direct fax: +(30) 010 772 31 55 e-mail: [email protected]

Zografou Campus GR-1578 ZOGRAFOU/ATHENS (P)

PPC

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Abraham MIZAN

Direct line: +(30) 210/821 1972

Organisation: PPC PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION S.A. Address: Chalkokondili Street, 30

Direct fax: +(30) 210/823 3182 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-10432 ATHENS (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel KAKARAS

Direct line: +(30) 24/630 53842

Organisation: CERTH CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS Department: CERTH/ISFTA Address: 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road

Direct fax: +(30) 24/630 53842 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

GR-57001 THERMI-THASSALONIKI (P)

VE MINING

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Ralf MASSOW

Direct line: +(49) 03573 78 23 44

Organisation: VE MINING VATTENFALL EUROPE MINING AG Address: Vom Stein Strasse 39

Direct fax: +(49) 03573 78 23 18 e-mail:

DE-03050 COTTBUS (P)

BTUC

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Hans-Joachim KRAUTZ

Direct line: +(49) 355 694 500

Organisation: BTUC BRANDENBURGISCHE TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT COTTBUS Address: Universitätsplatz 3-4

Direct fax: +(49) 355 694 011 e-mail: [email protected]

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ZSW

Responsible: Dr. Rer. Nat. Michael SPECHT

Direct line: +(49) 711/78 70 218

Organisation: ZSW ZENTRUM FÜR SONNENENERGIE- UND WASSERSTOFF-FORSCHUNG BW Address: Industriestrasse 6

Direct fax: +(49) 711/718 70 200 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70565 STUTTGART (P)

IVE WEIMER

Responsible: Dr. Thomas WEIMER

Direct line: +(49) 703/187 85 79

Organisation: IVE WEIMER INGENIEURBURO THOMAS WEIMER Address: Weimarer straße 10

Direct fax: +(49) 703/187 86 32 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-71065 SINDELFINGEN (P)

UNIV MADRID

Responsible: Prof. Dr. José CORELLA

Direct line: +(34) 91/394 41 64

Organisation: UCM UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID Department: Facultad de Quimicas Address: Ciudad universitaria s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 91/394 41 64 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28040 MADRID (P)

UNIV ULSTER

Responsible: Prof. P.C. EAMES

Direct line: +(44) 1394/385 565

Organisation: UNIV ULSTER ULSTER UNIVERSITY Address: Shore Road Newtownabbey

Fax: +(44) 2890/368 700 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- BELFAST BT37 0QB (P)

SCS TECHNOLOGY

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Leo SEIRLEHNER

Direct line: +(43) 732 736 601 0

Organisation: SCS TECHNOLOGY SCS TECHNOLOGY VERFAHRENSTECHNIK GMBH Address: Jägerstraße 18

Direct fax: +(43) 732 736 601 3 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4040 LINZ Contract N° RFCR-CT-2004-00004

Reference N° TGC2/3.03/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.479.333 887.600

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Improving environmental control and battery life through integrated monitoring systems Acronym: IMPECABL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The principal aims are to reduce environmental emissions from EU coking plants and to prolong the life and productivity rates of existing coke plants, whilst minimising operational expenditure, in terms of both improved energy utilisation and lower maintenance costs. These will be achieved through collaboration in development and application of a number of novel techniques designed for monitoring all critical areas of battery condition/operations. These include: • Development of an automated system for mapping the condition of oven chambers • Development of a system for inspection/cleaning of regenerators • Development of automated flue temperature monitor • Plant installation of tiebar strain and oven top deflection measurement systems • Evaluation of carbon deposition, its effects and eradication

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Ruth POULTNEY

Direct line: +(44) 1642/382 107

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

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ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Jean-Paul GAILLET

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 84 90 03

Organisation: CPM CENTRE DE PYROLYSE DU CHARBON DE MARIENAU Address: Parc d'activités Forbach Ouest

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 84 90 00 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57612 FORBACH CEDEX (P)

DMT

Responsible: Dr. Friedrich HUHN

Direct line: +(49) 201/172 15 88

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Address: Am Technologiepark 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201/172 13 13 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45307 ESSEN (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Prof John W. PATRICK

Direct line: +(44) 115/95 14 175

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/95 14 115 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00004

Reference N° TGC2.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.015.084 1.209.050

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Development of a new generation of coal-derived environmentally-friendly pitches Acronym: ECOPITCH OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposal deals with the development of coal-tar based pitches of low toxicity. It is aimed to both, to guarantee the pitch supply for the steel industry and to reduce the environmental impact derived from the use of coal-tar pitches. Economical aspects in relation with the implementation of the new technology and the potential impact of the results are taken into account. Apart from the coverage of the needs of traditional pitch user industries, it is also intended to develop pitches with potential applications in new carbon materials for energy and high technology applications, such as supercapacitors associated to fuel cells. The project has been built on the basis of a multidisciplinar consortium, which includes expertise from different research organizations and universities, under the umbrella of three industries which cover the range from pitch makers to end pitch users. This will guarantee the full exploitation of the results. The contribution of five countries, geographically well distributed, will ensure a good dissemination of results. Furthermore, the development of these new pitches will offer the opportunity to upgrade a low value product of the coal conversion process and hopefully, the opportunity to develop a new pitch which may compete with the well established Japanese AR-24, produced by Mitsubishi.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSIC

Responsible: Prof. Rosa MENENDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 985/11 89 80

Organisation: CSIC-INCAR INSTITUTO NACIONAL DEL CARBON Address: C/ Francisco Pintado, 26 Apdo. Correos 73

Direct fax: +(34) 985/29 76 62 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33080 OVIEDO (P)

IMPERIAL COLLEGE

Responsible: Prof. Rafael KANDIYOTI

Direct line: +(44) 207/594 55 81

Organisation: IMPERIAL COL. IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDECINE Department: Energy Conversion Research Group Address: Prince Consort Road

Direct fax: +(44) 207/594 56 04 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- LONDON SW7 2BP (P)

INETI

Responsible: Dr. Ibrahim GULYURTLU

Direct line: +(351) 21/092 47 89 23

Ext.: 4789

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC2 :"Coal preparation, conversion and upgrading" Organisation: INETI INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ENGENHARIA, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO Address: Estrada do Paço do Lumiar, 22

Direct fax: +(351) 21/716 65 69 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1649 038 LISBOA (P)

IQNSA

Responsible: Dr. Juan José FERNANDEZ-RODRIGUEZ

Direct line: +(34) 985/982 600

Organisation: IQNSA INDUSTRIAL QUIMICA DEL NALON S.A. Address: Avenida de Galicia 31

Direct fax: +(34) 985/982 666 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33005 OVIEDO (P)

CARBONE SAVOIE

Responsible: Dr. Serge LACROIX

Direct line: +(33) 4/78 77 08 04

Organisation: CARBONE SAVOIE CARBONE SAVOIE Department: Research and Development Address: 30 rue Louis Jouvet

Direct fax: +(33) 4/78 77 08 20 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-69631 VENISSIEUX (P)

WROCLAW UT

Responsible: Prof. Jacek MACHNIKOWSKI

Direct line: +(48) 71/320 63 50

Organisation: UNIV WROCLAW WROCLAW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Department: Coal and Carbon Materials Group Address: Gdanska 7/9

Direct fax: +(48) 71/322 15 80 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-50344 WROCLAW Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00005

Reference N° TGC2.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.930.920 1.158.552

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2005 31/08/2008 31/08/2008

Title: Reduction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) emissions from coking plants Acronym: REDPAH OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS European steel production relies on reliable coke supply, which can be achieved only if European coke is produced in environmental friendly conditions. However, using existing coking techniques, the European proposal for new PAH emission standards (benz(a)pyrene at 1 ng/m3) cannot be achieved. Since more than half of PAH emissions from modern coking comes from door leakages the most effective strategies for reducing PAH emissions with existing coke ovens are: - to reduce the original rate of PAH formation in the oven (dependent on the initial coking blend), - to implement a better control of gas pressure inside the oven. Further, PAH emissions can be used to help monitor the condition of door seals. Regarding future regulation, it is also important to identify in the surrounding areas of coking plants the sources of emissions in order to quantify the contributions from coking to the total PAH concentration in ambient air. This integrated project includes laboratory and pilot scale investigations as well as tests at industrial scale for validation.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Prof. Colin E. SNAPE

Direct line: +(44) 115/951 4166

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 4115 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Etienne PETIT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 84 90 15

Organisation: CPM CENTRE DE PYROLYSE DU CHARBON DE MARIENAU Address: Parc d'activités Forbach Ouest

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 84 90 00 e-mail: [email protected]

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CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Ramon ALVAREZ

Direct line: +(34) 985/11 89 60

Organisation: CSIC-INCAR INSTITUTO NACIONAL DEL CARBON Address: C/ Francisco Pintado, 26 Apdo. Correos 73

Direct fax: +(34) 985/29 76 62 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33080 OVIEDO (P)

ICHPW

Responsible: Dr. Aleksander SOBOLEWSKI

Direct line: +(48) 32/271 51 52

Organisation: ICHPW INSTYTUT CHEMICZNEJ PRZEROBKI WEGLA INST. FOR CHEMICAL PROC. OF COAL Department: R&D Address: ul. Zamkowa 1

Direct fax: +(48) 32/271 08 09 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-41 803 ZABRZE (P)

MONCKTON

Responsible: Mr Mick GORE

Direct line: +(44) 1226/722 601

Organisation: MONCKTON THE MONCKTON COKE & CHEMICAL COMPANY LTD Department: Works Address: Royston, Lundhill Lane

Direct fax: +(44) 1226/700 307 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- BARNSLEY S71 4BE Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00002

Reference N° TGC2.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.071.461 1.842.876

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Maximising carbon utilisation through improved raw material selection and process control Acronym: MAXICARB OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The principal aims of the project are to deliver a critical requirement for improved flexibility of carbon sources available to EU cokemakers and to optimise process operations for maximised coke productivity and reduced environmental emissions. The work is essential to address rapidly rising coal/coke costs and increasingly restricted availability of traditionally used supplies. The aims will be achieved through an integrated series of laboratory, pilot scale and plant trials designed to: • Develop novel coal characterisation techniques for initial selection of suitable blend components. • Evaluate alternative carbon additives, including biomass and recycled products. • Optimise blend preparation and process operations for maximised coke productivity and yield. • Generate mathematical modelling methods for improved blend formulation and coke quality prediction. • Assess the environmental and economic impact of proposed changes in blend types and process operations.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Ruth POULTNEY

Direct line: +(44) 1642/382 107

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

Eston Road, Grangetown GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

DMT

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Friedhelm STRELOW

Direct line: +(49) 201/172 17 87

Organisation: DMT DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GmbH Department: Pilot Scale Carbonisation Plant Address: Am Technologiepark 1

Direct fax: +(49) 201/172 13 28 e-mail: [email protected]

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CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Ramon ALVAREZ

Direct line: +(34) 985/11 89 60

Organisation: CSIC-INCAR INSTITUTO NACIONAL DEL CARBON Address: C/ Francisco Pintado, 26 Apdo. Correos 73

Direct fax: +(34) 985/29 76 62 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33080 OVIEDO (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Karl PILZ

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 4534

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOEST-ALPINE STAHL GmbH Department: R&D Address: VOEST-ALPINE Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 4534 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4031 LINZ (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Prof. Colin E. SNAPE

Direct line: +(44) 115/951 4166

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 4115 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD (P)

TU BERLIN

Responsible: Prof. Halit Z. KUYUMCU

Direct line: +(49) 30/314-22724

Organisation: TU BERLIN TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN Address: Strasse des 17. Juni 135

Direct fax: +(49) 30/314-26432 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-10623 BERLIN (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Paul PERNOT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 84 90 16

Organisation: CPM CENTRE DE PYROLYSE DU CHARBON DE MARIENAU Address: Parc d'activités Forbach Ouest

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 84 90 00 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57612 FORBACH CEDEX Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00003

Reference N° TGC2.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.532.282 1.519.369

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Hydrogen separation in advanced gasification processes Acronym: HYDROSEP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposal addresses the development of new membranes and adsorbents to reduce the costs of adapting integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) processes for hydrogen separation with CO2 capture. The current available technology, physical solvent processes such as Rectisol and Selexol, can only operate close to ambient temperatures and are best at high partial pressures. A range of high capacity carbon-based adsorbents based on activated phenolic resins and nitrogen-containing precursors, such as polyacrylonitrile (PAN), will be developed and tested for CO2 capture. Promising membrane configurations, encompassing metal, ceramics and polymers will be developed and tested to determine the effectiveness of the hydrogen separation processes at realistic operating conditions. Process designs and modelling will be conducted incorporating the new membranes materials and CO2 adsorbents.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Prof. Colin E. SNAPE

Direct line: +(44) 115/951 4166

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 4115 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC2 :"Coal preparation, conversion and upgrading" (P)

ELCOGAS

Responsible: M.Sc. Pedro CASERO CABEZON

Direct line: +(34) 926/449 763

Organisation: ELCOGAS ELCOGAS SA Address: 200 crtra Calzada a Puertollano km 27

Direct fax: +(34) 926/410 037 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-13500 PUERTOLLANO (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Fernando RUBIERA

Direct line: +(34) 985/11 89 75

Organisation: CSIC-INCAR INSTITUTO NACIONAL DEL CARBON Address: C/ Francisco Pintado, 26 Apdo. Correos 73

Direct fax: +(34) 985/29 76 62 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33080 OVIEDO (P)

AUTH

Responsible: Prof. George SAKELLAROPOULOS

Direct line: +(30) 23/10996 271

Organisation: AUTH ARTISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI Address: Administration Building University Campus

Direct fax: +(30) 23/10996 168 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-54124 THESSALONIKI (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. George SKODRAS

Direct line: +(30) 2310/996 225

Organisation: CERTH/ISFTA CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (CERTH) /ISFTA Department: CERTH Address: 4th km National Road Ptolemais - Kozani Kozani

Direct fax: +(30) 2310/996 168 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-50200 PTOLEMAIS (P)

INETI

Responsible: Dr. Ibrahim GULYURTLU

Direct line: +(351) 21/092 47 89

Organisation: INETI INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ENGENHARIA, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO Address: Estrada do Paço do Lumiar, 22

Ext.: 4789

Direct fax: +(351) 21/716 65 69 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1649 038 LISBOA (P)

MCAT

Responsible: Dr. Oleksandr KOZYNCHENKO

Direct line: +(44) 1483/236 371

Organisation: MCAT MAST CARBON TECHNOLOGY Ltd Address: Henley Park

Direct fax: +(44) 1483/136 405 e-mail: [email protected]

UK- GUILDFORD GU3 2AF (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Eros Luciano FARACI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 36

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR (P)

KTI

Responsible: Dr. Gaetano IAQUANIELLO

Direct line: +(39) 06/60216 231

Organisation: KTI TECHNIP K.T.I. SPA Department: Technology & Business Development Address: Viale Castello della Magliana 75

Direct fax: +(39) 06/65793 002 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00148 ROME 27

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC2 :"Coal preparation, conversion and upgrading" Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00004

Reference N° TGC2.03/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.595.507 957.304

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Coke oven operating limits Acronym: COOL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of this research project is to define the safe limits of coke oven battery operating conditions compatible with a long service life in terms of thermal and mechanical stresses. For this purpose a 3D thermo-mechanical model of the heating walls taking into account the assembly of bricks and joints will be developed. Different sources of stresses on the oven walls will be investigated : thermal load, coking pressure, pushing force. Theoretical (model) and experimental investigations will be carried out at laboratory scale, in pilot oven and in coke plants to evaluate swelling pressure and pushing force for different carbonisation parameters. As a result, the maximum acceptable production rate in safe conditions for the battery service life will be defined.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Daniel ISLER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 84 90 02

Organisation: CPM CENTRE DE PYROLYSE DU CHARBON DE MARIENAU Address: Parc d'activités Forbach Ouest

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 84 90 00 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57612 FORBACH CEDEX (P)

UNIV ORLEANS

Responsible: Prof. Alain GASSER

Direct line: +(33) 2/38 49 49 36

Organisation: LSMP LABORATOIRE DE MECANIQUES DES SYTEMES ET DES PROCEDES

Direct fax: +(33) 2/38 41 73 29 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-45072 ORLEANS CEDEX 2 (P)

ICHPW

Responsible: Dr. Aleksander SOBOLEWSKI

Direct line: +(48) 32/271 51 52

Organisation: ICHPW INSTYTUT CHEMICZNEJ PRZEROBKI WEGLA INST. FOR CHEMICAL PROC. OF COAL Department: R&D Address: ul. Zamkowa 1

Direct fax: +(48) 32/271 08 09 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-41 803 ZABRZE (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Mr Olavi KERKKONEN

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 22514

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 23105 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE (P)

ILVA

Responsible: Dr. Aldo BOVE

Direct line: +(39) 010/607 67 04

Organisation: ILVA ILVA Department: Ironmaking Address: Via Corsica 4

Direct fax: +(39) 010/607 67 66 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-16128 GENOVA Technical Group TGC2 has 8 Projects and 52 Partners Total Projects: 17 - Total Partners: 111

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Reference N° TGC3.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.312.896 925.158

Duration Dates: 52 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2007

Title: More efficient cleaning concepts for stepping up availability of lignite-fired power plants Acronym: LIGPOWER OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS As a domestic raw material, lignite plays an important and indispensable role as a competitive energy source in the power generation mix of many European countries. The specific properties of this energy source lead to low ash softening and melting temperatures resulting in fouling and slagging in the boiler during combustion. The mixing of the coal charge and adapted control of the firing process alone do not prevent that the lignite-based power generation is still affected by massive availability restrictions due to fouling. Such restrictions can only be reduced by using highly efficient cleaning equipment. Therefore, the objective of this project is to test, under demonstration conditions, improved cleaning equipment and new heating surfaces suited for more efficient cleaning measures. These measures will enhance the availability and competitiveness of this energy source and help maintaining its vital role in European power supply.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWE POWER

Responsible: Mr Georg WIECHERS

Direct line: +(49) 201/12 28563

Organisation: RWE POWER AG RWE POWER AG Department: Research and Development Address: Huyssenallee 2

Direct fax: +(49) 201/12 27408 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45128 ESSEN (P)

PPC

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Abraham MIZAN

Direct line: +(30) 210/821 1972

Organisation: PPC PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION S.A. Address: Chalkokondili Street, 30

Direct fax: +(30) 210/823 3182 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-10432 ATHENS (P)

RWE NPOWER

Responsible: Dr. Gerry RILEY

Direct line: +(44) 1793/896 298

Organisation: RWE NPOWER RWE NPOWER PLC Department: Fuels and Combustion Address: Trigonos, Windmill Hill Business Park,

Direct fax: +(44) 1793/896 251 e-mail: [email protected]

Whitehill Way GB- SWINDON SN5 6PB (P)

ALSTOM

Responsible: Dr. Georg-Nikolaus STAMATELOPOULOS

Direct line: +(49) 711/917 1364

Organisation: ALSTOM ALSTOM POWER BOILER GmbH

Direct fax: +(49) 711/917 1239 e-mail: [email protected]

Department: Basic Design and Development Address: Augsburgerstraße 712 DE-70329 STÜTTGART

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Reference N° TGC3.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.231.760 1.339.056

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Advanced CFB for clean and efficient coal power Acronym: CLEFCO OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS To fulfil the needs of development of the Once Through Supercritical (OTSC) Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) technology comprehensive understanding of CFB combustion processes must be achieved. This promotes boiler designers to meet the requirements of utility boilers to secure boiler performance and reliability at OTSC operation. In particular, more distinct understanding of combustion behaviour in OTSC CFB application during multifuel operation is needed to meet the additional requirements of the boiler control algorithms. The strategic importance and attractiveness of the OTSC CFB design is based on capability on multifuel operation that makes it possible to decrease CO2 emissions remarkably compared to current designs down to level of 500 – 600 kgCO2/ MWhel, depending on the degree of fuel substitution. The important aim of the proposed work is also to promote scale-up of the design of an OT CFB plant up to 600 MWe size.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VTT

Responsible: Dr. Jouni HAMALAINEN

Direct line: +(358) 20/722 25 29

Organisation: VTT VTT PROCESSES Address: Koivurannantie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/722 27 49 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-40101 JYVÄSKYLÄ (P)

FOSTER W. E.

Responsible: Dr. Timo HYPPÄNEN

Direct line: +(358) 10/393 33 10

Organisation: FOSTER W. E. FOSTER WHEELER ENERGIA OY Address: Nuijamiestentie 3

Direct fax: +(358) 10/393 33 09 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00400 HELSINKI (P)

CUT

Responsible: Prof. Filip JOHNSSON

Direct line: +(46) 31/772 1449

Organisation: CUT CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AB Department: Sutainable energy Address: POBox 41296

Direct fax: +(46) 31/772 3592 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-41296 GÖTEBORG (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel KAKARAS

Direct line: +(30) 24/630 53842

Organisation: CERTH CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS Department: CERTH/ISFTA Address: 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road GR-57001 THERMI-THASSALONIKI

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Direct fax: +(30) 24/630 53842 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC3 :"Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture" Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00004

Reference N° TGC3.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.115.359 1.269.214

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 31/08/2007

Title: Minimisation of impact of nitrogen oxide reduction technologies on operation and performance Acronym: MINORTOP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Numerous technologies have been developed to control NOX emissions but new limits effective from 2008 will require a combination of such measures, which may impact negatively on plant availability, environmental performance and efficiency. Such problems have not been clearly defined nor solutions found. This industrially focussed proposal will examine a range of problems, including carbon-in-ash, deposition and corrosion and the need to use renewable fuels. It will involve a combination of modelling and lab- pilot- and industrial-scale testing. A set of guidelines will be developed to advise plant operators and manufactures on best practise for meeting the revised targets.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (P)

EMC

Responsible: Mr Michael WHITEHOUSE

Direct line: +(44) 1594/546 343

Organisation: CASELLA CASELLA CRE ENERGY Address: Floor 3, Aspen Building (7) Vantage Point Business Village

Direct fax: +(44) 1594/546 342 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MITCHELDEAN (GLOS.) GL17 0DD (P)

UNIV BOCHUM

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Viktor SCHERER

Direct line: +(49) 234/32 26 328

Organisation: UNIV BOCHUM RUHR UNIVERSITÄTSKASSE BOCHUM Address: Universitätstrasse 150

Direct fax: +(49) 234/32 14 227 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44801 BOCHUM (P)

ECN

Responsible: Dr. Ir. Rob KORBEE

Direct line: +(31) 224/56 47 07

Organisation: ECN ENERGY RESEARCH CENTRE OF THE NETHERLANDS Address: Westerduinweg 3

Direct fax: +(31) 224/56 84 87 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1755 LE PETTEN (CO)

RWE NPOWER

Responsible: Dr. Michael WHITEHOUSE

Direct line: +(44) 1793/894 118

Organisation: RWE NPOWER RWE NPOWER PLC Department: Fuels and Combustion Address: Trigonos, Windmill Hill Business Park,

Direct fax: +(44) 1793/896 251 e-mail: [email protected]

Whitehill Way GB- SWINDON SN5 6PB (P)

IST

Responsible: Dr. Mario COSTA

Direct line: +(351) 218 417 372

Organisation: IST INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO Address: Avenida Rovisco Pais

Direct fax: +(351) 218 475 545 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1049 001 LISBOA (P)

KEMA

Responsible: Dr. Kees GAST

Direct line: +(31) 26 3 56 29 22

Organisation: KEMA KEMA NEDERLAND BV Address: Utrechtseweg 310

Direct fax: +(31) 26 3 51 73 62 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-6800 ET ARNHEM (P)

UNIV LEEDS

Responsible: Dr. Bernard GIBBS

Direct line: +(44) 113 343 24 96 31

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC3 :"Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture" Organisation: UNIV LEEDS UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Address: Woodhouse Lane

Direct fax: +(44) 113 246 73 10 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- LEEDS LS2 9JT Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00007

Reference N° TGC3.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.698.392 1.019.035

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Development of advanced monitoring methodes to improve boiler availability and performance Acronym: ADMONI OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Taxation, legislation and market competition increasingly promotes using coal and renewable energy sources more efficiently and with wide range. National and international emission regulations, concerning especially the level of greenhouse gas emissions, and the introduction of emission trading systems can play important role in the future’s energy business sector. This may lead to an increase in the use of solid biomass based fuels also in Pulverised Coalfired plants. Co-firing, however, poses new challenges for power plant operators. Particularly, the nature of biomass ash causes boiler fouling, which in turn decreases boiler efficiency. In order to increase fuel flexibility and achieve the most economical way for power generation, many operation parameters must be taken into account. Advanced on-line methods for ash behaviour and deposition formation monitoring as well as on-line process performance calculation methodologies are developed in this project. These can be implemented into power plant control systems for operators’ support.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VTT

Responsible: Mr Markku ORJALA

Direct line: +(358) 14/672 534

Organisation: VTT VTT PROCESSES Address: Koivurannantie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 14/672 597 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-40101 JYVÄSKYLÄ (P)

CIRCE

Responsible: Dr. Cristobal CORTES GRACIA

Direct line: +(34) 976/762 034

Organisation: CIRCE FUNDACION CIRCE- CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION DE RECURSOS Y CONSUMOS ENERG. Department: Thermal Division Address: Maria de Luna 3

Direct fax: +(34) 976/732 078 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-50018 ZARAGOZA (P)

TU DELFT

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hartmut SPLIETHOFF

Direct line: +(49) 89/289 16270

Organisation: TUM-FAR TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN FACHGEBIET AUGMENTED REALITY Department: Lehrstuhl für Energiesysteme Address: Boltzmann Strasse 15

Direct fax: +(49) 89/289 16271 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-85747 GARCHING (P)

EVN

Responsible: Ing. Alois OTTER

Direct line: +(43) 2236/200 12 817

Organisation: EVN EVN AG Address: EVN Platz

Direct fax: +(43) 2236/200 82 817 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-2344 MARIA ENZERSDORF (P)

UNIV CRANFIELD

Responsible: Mr John OAKEY

Direct line: +(44) 1234/75 42 53

Organisation: UNIV CRANFIELD CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY Department: Power Generation Technology Centre Address: College Road, Cranfield Bedford

Direct fax: +(44) 1234/75 24 73 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0AL 32

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC3 :"Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture" (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel KAKARAS

Direct line: +(30) 24/630 53842

Organisation: CERTH CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS Department: CERTH/ISFTA Address: 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road

Direct fax: +(30) 24/630 53842 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

GR-57001 THERMI-THASSALONIKI (P)

FORTUM PH OY

Responsible: Mr Pertti MIELONEN

Direct line: +(358) 10 45 33 970

Organisation: FORTUM PH OY FORTUM POWER AND HEAT OY Address: P.O. Box 10

Direct fax: +(358) 10 45 33 985 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00048 FORTUM Contract N° RFCR-CT-2003-00008

Reference N° TGC3.5/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.974.984 1.784.991

Duration Dates: 45 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/05/2007

Title: Assessment of options for CO2 capture and geological sequestration Acronym: ASSOCOGS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The reduction in overall CO2 emissions to atmosphere is a major goal of the Community. However, technical options for CO2 capture from coal-fired power plants are not readily available. This project will improve understanding of the engineering (and hence financial) practicality of the three main technologies being assessed for CO2 capture (pre-gasification, oxy-fuel combustion and sorption from flue gas) and analyse one of the most potentially attractive mechanisms for economic sequestration (enhanced coal-bed methane). Its successful completion will lead to a significant improvement in the ability of plant operators to assess the viability of abatement options potentially available to them.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

E.ON UK

Responsible: Dr. Robin IRONS

Direct line: +(44) 115/936 2437

Organisation: E.ON UK E. ON UK plc Address: Power technoloy Ratcliffe-on-Soar

Direct fax: +(44) 115/936 2205 e-mail: [email protected]

UK NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG 0EE (P)

AUTH

Responsible: Prof. George SAKELLAROPOULOS

Direct line: +(30) 23/10996 271

Organisation: AUTH ARTISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI Address: Administration Building University Campus

Direct fax: +(30) 23/10996 168 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-54124 THESSALONIKI (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. George SKODRAS

Direct line: +(30) 2310/996 225

Organisation: CERTH/ISFTA CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (CERTH) /ISFTA Department: CERTH Address: 4th km National Road Ptolemais - Kozani Kozani

Direct fax: +(30) 2310/996 168 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-50200 PTOLEMAIS (P)

CERECO

Responsible: Dr. Christos DEDELOUDIS

Direct line: +(30) 2262 071 811-5

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Direct fax: +(30) 2262 071 461 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

GR--3410 CHALKIDA (P)

IMCG

Responsible: Mr Peter JACKSON

Direct line: +(44) 1623 444 609

Organisation: IMCG IMC GEOPHYSICS LTD Address: Sutton-in-Ashfield

Direct fax: +(44) 1623 442 072 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG17 2NS (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Prof. Colin E. SNAPE

Direct line: +(44) 115/951 4166

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 4115 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD (P)

USTUTT

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Klaus R.G. HEIN

Direct line: +(49) 711/685 34 87

Organisation: IVD UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGART- INST. VERFAHREN & DAMPFKESSELWESEN Address: Pfaffenwaldring 23

Direct fax: +(49) 711/685 34 91 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70569 STUTTGART Contract N° RFCP-CT-2004-00002

Reference N° TGC3.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 6.184.654 2.473.862

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/10/2004 31/03/2008 31/03/2008

Title: Commercial-scale testing of a fluidized-bed drying plant for highly efficient lignite-fired power plants Acronym: DRYCOAL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS In many European countries, lignite is of outstanding importance to power generation. As a domestic energy source, it offers long-term security of supply and guarantees economically efficient power generation in the base load range. The decrease in CO2 emissions and the preservation of resources are vital incentives to continue improving the present state-of-the-art of lignite-based power plant technology. To achieve this, the use of a pre-drying plant for moist lignite as well as its integration into a dry lignite-fired power plant can make an important contribution with a further efficiency increase of 4 – 6 % points. For this reason, RWE Rheinbraun has been developing and successfully optimising the predrying process for many years. Before their first commercial-scale application, drying as well as dry lignite combustion will have to be tested on a commercial scale. For major sub-activities of this project, financial support is requested by this Application. As competent European power plant operators and suppliers, the participants ensure project implementation geared towards the interests of industry, while representing – at the same time – potential users of this process for efficient lignite-based power generation.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWE POWER

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Werner RENZENBRINK

Direct line: +(49) 201/12 240 41

Organisation: RWE POWER AG RWE POWER AG Department: New Power Plant Technology Address: Huyssenallee 2

Direct fax: +(49) 201/12 274 08 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45128 ESSEN (P)

PPC

Responsible: Mr Constantin CHALOULOS

Direct line: +(30) 210/519 21 88

Organisation: PPC PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION S.A. Department: Mines Planning and Performance Address: Chalkokondili Street, 30

Direct fax: +(30) 210/519 25 67 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-10432 ATHENS

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ALSTOM

Responsible: Dr. Georg-Nikolaus STAMATELOPOULOS

Direct line: +(49) 711/917 1364

Organisation: ALSTOM ALSTOM POWER BOILER GmbH

Direct fax: +(49) 711/917 1239 e-mail: [email protected]

Department: Basic Design and Development Address: Augsburgerstraße 712 DE-70329 STÜTTGART (P)

VEG

Responsible: Dr. Thomas BRUNNE

Direct line: +(49) 355/288 730 33

Organisation: VEG VATTENFALL EUROPE GENERATION AG & CO. KG Address: Vom-Stein-Strasse 39

Direct fax: +(49) 355/288 731 86 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-03050 COTTBUS (P)

POWER STATION

Responsible: Mr Krzysztof PRZEGALINSKI

Direct line: +(48) 44/735 10 02

Organisation: POWER STATION ELEKTROWNIA "BELCHATOW" SA Address: Rogowiec

Direct fax: +(48) 44/735 42 74 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-97406 BELCHATOW 5 (P)

NTUA

Responsible: Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel KAKARAS

Direct line: +(30) 24/630 53842

Organisation: CERTH CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS Department: CERTH/ISFTA Address: 6th km Charilaou-Thermi Road

Direct fax: +(30) 24/630 53842 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

GR-57001 THERMI-THASSALONIKI Contract N° RFCP-CT-2004-00003

Reference N° TGC3.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 15.189.98 6.075.994 4

Duration Dates: 66 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Component test facility for a 700 °C power plant Acronym: COMTES700 OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective is to design, manufacture, erect and operate a Component Test Facility (CTF) to test high temperature durable new materials needed to realise a coal based power plant with efficiencies above 50%. High efficiencies safe resources and avoid emissions. A share of up to 20 % of (CO2 neutral) biomass can be added to the fuel resulting in a further avoidance of anthropogenic CO2. The real European consortium of major utilities and manufacturers ensures in itself the dissemination of the results in Europe and worldwide. The project will contribute to increase the competitiveness of the European power industry.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VGB POWER

Responsible: Dr. Franz BAUER

Direct line: +(49) 201/812 82 50

Organisation: VGB POWER VGB PowerTech e.V. Address: Klinkestrasse 27-31

Direct fax: +(49) 201/812 83 21 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45136 ESSEN (P)

ALSTOM

Responsible: Dr. Georg-Nikolaus STAMATELOPOULOS

Direct line: +(49) 711/917 1364

Organisation: ALSTOM ALSTOM POWER BOILER GmbH

Direct fax: +(49) 711/917 1239 e-mail: [email protected]

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BHE

Responsible: Dr. Friedrich KLAUKE

Direct line: +(49) 208/833 34 89

Organisation: BABCOCK BABCOCK BORSIG POWER SYSTEMS GmbH Department: Boiler Performance Engineering Address: Duisburger Straße 375

Direct fax: +(49) 208/833 87 34 89 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-46049 OBERHAUSEN (P)

BWE

Responsible: Dr. Peter HOUGAARD

Direct line: +(45) 39/45 21 30

Organisation: BWE BURMEISTER & WAIN ENERGY A/S Address: Jaegersborg Allé 164

Direct fax: +(45) 39/45 20 05 e-mail: [email protected]

DK-2820 GENTOFTE (P)

SIEMENS

Responsible: Dr. Heiner EDELMANN

Direct line: +(49) 9131/18 38 79

Organisation: SIEMENS SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Address: Freyeslebenstraße 1

Direct fax: +(49) 9131/18 62 20 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-91050 ERLANGEN (P)

ELSAM ENGINEERING

Responsible: Mr Joergen BUGGE

Direct line: +(45) 7923/32 00

Organisation: TECH-WISE TECH-WISE A/S Address: Kraftvaerksvej 53

Direct fax: +(45) 7556/44 77 e-mail: jb@ELSAM-ENG;COM

DK-7000 FREDERICIA Contract N° RFCR-CT-2004-00005

Reference N° TGC3.04/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.248.778 749.266

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/11/2004 31/10/2007 31/10/2007

Title: Understanding and mastering coal fired ashes geopolymerization process in order to turn potential into profit Acronym: GEOASH OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project deals with the geopolymerization of (co)-combustion fly ashes of various origins. The research takes into account the potential geopolymerization of Si and Al-bearing solid residues as a new method of solidification/stabilization of wastes, in particular inorganic solid wastes, with emphasis on the long-term stability. Moreover, based on fundamental increased knowledge expected from the study, the proposed programme will also consider the actual potentialities of ashes-based geopolymers in term of environmental and economical constrains.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ISSeP

Responsible: Dr. Diano ANTENUCCI

Direct line: +(32) 4/229 83 19

Organisation: ISSeP INSTITUT SCIENTIFIQUE DE SERVICE PUBLIC Address: Rue du Chéra 200

Direct fax: +(32) 4/252 46 65 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

CORDI-GEOPOLYMERE

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Ralph DAVIDOVITS

Direct line: +(33) 3/23 67 89 22

Organisation: CORDI-GEOPOLYMERE CORDI-GEOPOLYMERE S.A. Address: Espace CREATIS Z.A. Bois de la Choque

Direct fax: +(33) 3/23 67 89 49 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-02100 SAINT-QUENTIN (P)

AICIA

Responsible: Prof. Constantino PEREIRA

Direct line: +(34) 95/448 72 71 36

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC3 :"Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture" Organisation: AICIA ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION Y COOPERACION IND. ANDALUCIA Address: Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 95/446 17 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-41092 SEVILLA (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Feliciano PLANA LLEVAT

Direct line: +(34) 93/409 54 10

Organisation: CSIC CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS - INST JAUME ALMERA Address: Marti I Franques s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 93/411 00 12 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-08028 BARCELONA (P)

TU DELFT

Responsible: Dr. Henk VAN NUGTEREN

Direct line: +(31) 15/278 43 76

Organisation: TU DELFT TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Address: Julianalaan, 134

Direct fax: +(31) 15/278 43 01 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-2600 AA DELFT Contract N° RFCR-CT-2004-00006

Reference N° TGC3.05/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.569.812 1.541.887

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/12/2004 31/05/2008 31/05/2008

Title: Advanced gas purification techn. for co-gasification of coal,refinery by-products,biomass & waste,targeted to clean power produced from gas & steam turbine generator set fuel cells Acronym: AGAPUTE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS In AGAPUTE proposal, the accent is put on the best techno-economical ways to purify dust- and tar-loaded hot gas exiting different pressurized gasifiers which convert selectively coal and mixtures thereof into fuels dedicated to be burnt either in gas turbines (CO + H2 + CH4) or in fuel cells (H2) for electricity production, the exceeding heat released from the global process being additionally recovered in gas or steam turbines (like in IGCC and future hitech fuel cell plants). Main components to be removed physically or chemically or to be diluted through interlinked processing units are resp. : tars, nitrogen-based compounds (NH3,HCN,N2,NOx), halogens (Cl,F,Br), sulphur-based compounds (H2S,COS,CS2), heavy metals (mainly Al,Cd,Zn,Pb,Hg), carbonbased compounds (CH4,CO,CO2), fine particulates, solid residues (bottom- and fly-ash).

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Eros Luciano FARACI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 36

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR (P)

ELCOGAS

Responsible: Mr. Sc. Eng. Pilar COCA LLANO

Direct line: +(34) 926/ 44 97 44

Organisation: ELCOGAS ELCOGAS SA Address: 200 crtra Calzada a Puertollano km 27

Direct fax: +(34) 926/41 00 37 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-13500 PUERTOLLANO (P)

UPM

Responsible: Prof. Carmen CLEMENTE

Direct line: +(34) 91/336 69 88

Organisation: UPM UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID Department: ETS Ingenieros de Minas Address: Rios Rosas 21

Direct fax: +(34) 91/336 69 48 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28003 MADRID (P)

UPC

Responsible: Dr. Luis PUIGJANER

Direct line: +(34) 93/401 66 78 37

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC3 :"Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture" Organisation: UPC UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE CATALUÑA Department: LCMA Address: Avenida Diagonal, 647

Direct fax: +(34) 93/401 09 79 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-08028 BARCELONA (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Prof. Ana Maria MASTRAL

Direct line: +(34) 976/733 977

Organisation: CSIC-ICB INSTITUTO DE CARBOQUIMICA Address: Miguel Luesma Castan 4

Direct fax: +(34) 976/733 318 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-50015 ZARAGOZA (P)

INETI

Responsible: Dr. Ibrahim GULYURTLU

Direct line: +(351) 21/092 47 89

Organisation: INETI INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ENGENHARIA, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO Address: Estrada do Paço do Lumiar, 22

Ext.: 4789

Direct fax: +(351) 21/716 65 69 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1649 038 LISBOA (P)

IMPERIAL COLLEGE

Responsible: Prof. Rafael KANDIYOTI

Direct line: +(44) 207/594 55 81

Organisation: IMPERIAL COL. IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDECINE Department: Energy Conversion Research Group Address: Prince Consort Road

Direct fax: +(44) 207/594 56 04 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- LONDON SW7 2BP (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Prof. Colin E. SNAPE

Direct line: +(44) 115/951 4166

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 4115 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD Contract N° RFCR-CT-2004-00007

Reference N° TGC3.06/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.868.020 1.720.811

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/12/2004 31/05/2008 31/05/2008

Title: Zero "dioxin" releases in coal combustion and coal/organic waste co-combustion processes Acronym: NODIOXCOMB OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The total efficiencies of the preventive measure of the dioxins/furans formation make up the major objective, but this is unlikely to be achieved completely without further appropriate preventive measures. The application of this precaution principle into complementary curative measures is appropriate: adsorption of “dioxin” on active carbons and cokes will complement advanced fine dust filtration. To be successful, this challenge goes through several main key steps: 1) – Dechlorination of internal combustor gases and flue gases; 2) – Advanced inhibitions of the catalytically active sites on fly ash external surface area; 3) – Dioxin adsorption by the best and most cost-effective carbon based compounds; 4) – Integrated chemical and physical (advanced fine dust filtrations) treatments tests in pilots , macro-pilot and industrial plants; 5) – Modelling and testing VOC’s and Dioxin formation and adsorption; 6) – Modelling of flue gas filtration. On the basis of its well proven economical viability, this innovative sustainable project will be later developed and enforced in a preliminary convincing demonstration step .

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ISSeP

Responsible: Ir P. LANDUYT

Direct line: +(32) 4/229 82 08

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Direct fax: +(32) 4/253 54 16 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

SIOEN-NORDIFA

Responsible: Ir. Bernard COLSON

Direct line: +(32) 4/229 94 40

Organisation: SIOEN-NORDIFA SIOEN-NORDIFA S.A. Address: Rue Ernest Solvay 181

Direct fax: +(32) 4/253 04 25 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

AUTH

Responsible: Prof. George SAKELLAROPOULOS

Direct line: +(30) 23/10996 271

Organisation: AUTH ARTISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI Address: Administration Building University Campus

Direct fax: +(30) 23/10996 168 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-54124 THESSALONIKI (P)

UNIV NEWCASTLE

Responsible: Prof. Keith Mark THOMAS

Direct line: +(44) 191/222 68 39

Organisation: UNIV NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Department: NCRL Address: Cassie Building

Direct fax: +(44) 191/222 69 29 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 7RU (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Jesus BLANCO

Direct line: +(34) 915/854 802

Organisation: CSIC CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Address: Campus UAM, Cantoblanco

Direct fax: +(34) 915/854 760 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28049 MADRID (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Eros Luciano FARACI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 36

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR (P)

AICIA

Responsible: Prof. Luis SALVADOR MARTINEZ

Direct line: +(34) 95/446 71 78

Organisation: AICIA ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION Y COOPERACION IND. ANDALUCIA Address: Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 95/446 17 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-41092 SEVILLA (P)

ENDESA

Responsible: Eng. Antonio GIMENEZ ALONSO

Direct line: +(34) 91/213 16 89

Organisation: ENDESA ENDESA GENERACION SA Department: Combustion Technologies Address: Avenida de la Borbolla 5

Direct fax: +(34) 91/213 15 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-41004 SEVILLA (P)

ENEFEL

Responsible: Dr. Athanasios KATSANEVAKIS

Direct line: +(30) 2310/465 014

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Direct fax: +(30) 2310/465 056 e-mail: [email protected]

P.O. Box 60650 GR-57001 THERMI-THESSALONIKI (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. George SKODRAS

Direct line: +(30) 2310/996 225

Organisation: CERTH/ISFTA CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (CERTH) /ISFTA Department: CERTH Address: 4th km National Road Ptolemais - Kozani Kozani

Direct fax: +(30) 2310/996 168 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-50200 PTOLEMAIS Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00006

Reference N° TGC3.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.156.685 1.294.011

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Development and experimental validation of a mathematical modelling methodology for oxy-fuel combustion for CO2 capture in large power plants Acronym: OXYMOD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS One promising technology for the improvement of the use of coal as a clean energy source and the use of CO2 capture is the Oxy-Fuel Boiler Technology. Computerised mathematic models are used for development and design of coal-fired boilers. Further development of the models is needed to support the demand of mathematic modelling for Oxy-Fuel combustion that will occur in Europe the coming five years. The objective for the proposed project is to develop and by experiments validate a mathematical modelling methodology for Oxy-Fuel combustion to be used in process layout, operation and optimisation of a CO2 free power plant.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VATTENFALL UTV.

Responsible: Mr Leif BRANDELS

Direct line: +(46) 8/ 739 6040

Organisation: VATTENFALL UTV. VATTENFALL UTVECKLING AB

Direct fax: +(46) 8/739 6802 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-162 87 STOCKHOLM (P)

USTUTT

Responsible: Dr. Uwe SCHNELL

Direct line: +(49) 711/685 3574

Organisation: UNIV STUTTGART UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGART Address: Pfaffenwaldring, 23

Direct fax: +(49) 711/685 3491 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70569 STUTTGART (P)

CUT

Responsible: Prof. Filip JOHNSSON

Direct line: +(46) 31/772 1449

Organisation: CUT CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AB Department: Sutainable energy Address: POBox 41296

Direct fax: +(46) 31/772 3592 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-41296 GÖTEBORG (P)

NTUA

Responsible: Prof. Emmanouil KAKARAS

Direct line: +(30) 210/772 36 62

Organisation: NTUA/LSBTP NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS Department: Thermal Engineering

Direct fax: +(30) 210/772 36 63 e-mail: [email protected]

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MBEL

Responsible: Mr Ragi PANESAR

Direct line: +(44) 141/885 3921

Organisation: MBEL MITSUI BABCOCK ENERGY Ltd Department: Boiler Performance Address: Porterfield Road

Direct fax: +(44) 141/885 3860 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- RENFREW PA8 4DJ (P)

FLUENT

Responsible: Dr. Christopher CAREY

Direct line: +(44) 114/281 8888

Organisation: FLUENT FLUENT EUROPE LIMITED Address: Sheffield Airport Business Park Europa Link

Direct fax: +(44) 114/281 8818 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- SHEFFIELD S9 1XU Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00007

Reference N° TGC3.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.500.804 1.500.482

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Clean syngas from carbonaceous materials gasification for highly efficient electric energy generation Acronym: CLYCARGAS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The principal aim of this project is the production of syngas from gasification of low grade coal and biomass to be directly used for highly efficient electric energy production (direct combustion in gas turbine, fuel cells). A gas tar free is required in both applications. The objective of the present project is to establish the efficiency of different gasification conditions and catalytic tar cracking technologies to obtain the required gas purity. Theoretical solutions will be validated by means of appropriate experimental campaigns.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Eros Luciano FARACI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 36

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR (P)

INETI

Responsible: Dr. Ibrahim GULYURTLU

Direct line: +(351) 21/092 47 89

Organisation: INETI INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ENGENHARIA, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO Address: Estrada do Paço do Lumiar, 22

Direct fax: +(351) 21/716 65 69 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1649 038 LISBOA (P)

SOTACARBO

Responsible: Eng. Carlo AMORINO

Direct line: +(39) 0781/509 047

Organisation: SOTACARBO SOCIETÀ TECNOLOGIE AVANZATE CARBONE S.P.A. - SOTACARBO Address: c/o consorzio industrializzazione

Direct fax: +(39) 0781/508 349 e-mail: [email protected]

Sulgis IGL 271 IT-09010 PORTOSCUSO CA (P)

Ext.: 4789

TECNATOM

Responsible: Mr Andrés SANCHEZ BIEZMA

Direct line: +(34) 91/659 8600

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Direct fax: +(34) 91/659 8677 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28709 SAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES MADRID (P)

ENEL

Responsible: Eng. Claudio ZEPPI

Direct line: +(39) 050/618 5644

Organisation: ENEL ENEL PRODUZIONE SpA Address: Via Andrea Pisano 120

Direct fax: +(39) 050/618 5593 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56122 PISA (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Dr. Edward LESTER

Direct line: +(44) 115/951 4974

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Department: School of Chemical, Environmental & Mining Engineer Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 4115 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD (P)

UNIV NEWCASTLE

Responsible: Prof. Keith Mark THOMAS

Direct line: +(44) 191/222 68 39

Organisation: UNIV NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Department: NCRL Address: Cassie Building

Direct fax: +(44) 191/222 69 29 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 7RU (P)

KTI

Responsible: Dr. Gaetano IAQUANIELLO

Direct line: +(39) 06/60216 231

Organisation: KTI TECHNIP K.T.I. SPA Department: Technology & Business Development Address: Viale Castello della Magliana 75

Direct fax: +(39) 06/65793 002 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00148 ROME Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00008

Reference N° TGC3.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.098.332 1.259.000

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Coal catalytic co-gasification in an innovative rotary Kiln gasifier Acronym: CO.CA.CO.R.K. OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Aim of this proposal is to demonstrate the opportunity to produce a clean syngas by means of a pioneering approach to co-gasification of coal/biomass or coal/waste (e.g. tyres, RDF- Refuse Derived Fuel-, etc.). The novelty consists principally of a new conception rotary kiln gasifier and of an innovative catalytic gasification. The innovative gasifier combines the high mixing of a fluidised bed gasifier without the need of a fine fixed feed granulometry and without the problem of a high carry over of the latter. The use of syngas produced in microturbines/internal combustion engines or, after the hydrogen extraction, in fuel cells, will be investigated and the clean-up section suitable for each application will be defined. This proposal foresees the construction of a small – scale gasifier (5-15 kg/h) for obtaining all the fundamental parameters and technical/economic information for a further demonstration project.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Claudio LEPORATI

Direct line: +(39) 06/5055 843

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/5055 461 e-mail: [email protected]

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INETI

Responsible: Dr. Ibrahim GULYURTLU

Direct line: +(351) 21/092 47 89

Organisation: INETI INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ENGENHARIA, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO Address: Estrada do Paço do Lumiar, 22

Ext.: 4789

Direct fax: +(351) 21/716 65 69 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1649 038 LISBOA (P)

SOTACARBO

Responsible: Eng. Carlo AMORINO

Direct line: +(39) 0781/509 047

Organisation: SOTACARBO SOCIETÀ TECNOLOGIE AVANZATE CARBONE S.P.A. - SOTACARBO Address: c/o consorzio industrializzazione

Direct fax: +(39) 0781/508 349 e-mail: [email protected]

Sulgis IGL 271 IT-09010 PORTOSCUSO CA (P)

ENEL

Responsible: Eng. Claudio ZEPPI

Direct line: +(39) 050/618 5644

Organisation: ENEL ENEL PRODUZIONE SpA Address: Via Andrea Pisano 120

Direct fax: +(39) 050/618 5593 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56122 PISA (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Prof. Colin E. SNAPE

Direct line: +(44) 115/951 4166

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 4115 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD (P)

ARI

Responsible: Dr. Maria Luisa PELIZZA

Direct line: +(39) 010/655 8397

Organisation: ARI ANSALDO RICERCHE SpA Address: corso Perrone 25

Direct fax: +(39) 010/749 0875 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-16152 GENOVA (P)

UNIZAR

Responsible: Dr. Jesus ARAUZO PÉREZ

Direct line: +(34) 976/761 878

Organisation: UNIV ZARAGOZA UNIVERSIDAD DE ZARAGOZA Address: c/ Maria de Luna 3

Direct fax: +(34) 976/761 879 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-50015 ZARAGOZA

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Reference N° TGC3.4/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.396.235 2.037.743

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2005 31/08/2008 31/08/2008

Title: Utility scale CFB for competitive coal power Acronym: CFB800 OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The development of the unregulated electricity markets has forced the power producers into a new situation. Increased competition brings power producers more aspects to be taken into account. Improved competitiveness is the key issue in order to maintain or increase profitability of power generation. In addition, the age profile of the existing power plants results in a high demand for new power production capacity within the next years. The replacement or the modernisation of the old power plants utilising modern technology with high steam parameters and high efficiencies would contribute to the saving of the resources and to the reduction of all kind of emissions. This would definitely improve public acceptance of coal-fired power plants. However, new investments must be able to compete decades forward in order to secure competitive power production. The principal objective of the proposed project is to scale up CFB technology up to utility scale (600 - 800 MWe) to meet the future requirements of power plant operators at deregulated energy markets.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VTT

Responsible: Dr. Jouni HAMALAINEN

Direct line: +(358) 20/722 25 29

Organisation: VTT VTT PROCESSES Address: Koivurannantie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/722 27 49 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-40101 JYVÄSKYLÄ (P)

FOSTER W. E.

Responsible: Dr. Timo HYPPÄNEN

Direct line: +(358) 10/393 33 10

Organisation: FOSTER W. E. FOSTER WHEELER ENERGIA OY Address: Nuijamiestentie 3

Direct fax: +(358) 10/393 33 09 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00400 HELSINKI (P)

SIEMENS

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Andre SCHRIEF

Direct line: +(49) 9131/188 50 67

Organisation: SIEMENS SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Address: Freyeslebenstraße 1

Direct fax: +(49) 9131/186 220 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-91050 ERLANGEN (P)

ENDESA

Responsible: Dr. Juan Carlos BALLESTEROS APARICIO

Direct line: +(34) 91/213 12 21

Organisation: ENDESA ENDESA GENERACION SA Department: Research and Development Unit Address: Principe de Vergara 187

Direct fax: +(34) 91/213 15 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28002 MADRID (P)

CIRCE

Responsible: Dr. Cristobal CORTES GRACIA

Direct line: +(34) 976/762 034

Organisation: CIRCE FUNDACION CIRCE- CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION DE RECURSOS Y CONSUMOS ENERG. Department: Thermal Division Address: Maria de Luna 3

Direct fax: +(34) 976/732 078 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-50018 ZARAGOZA (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Dr. Nikolaos KOUKOUZAS

Direct line: +(30) 24/630 53842

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Direct fax: +(30) 24/630 53843 e-mail: [email protected]

Kozani GR-50200 PTOLEMAIS Contract N° RFCR-CT-2005-00010

Reference N° TGC3.5/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.996.203 1.797.722

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/06/2005 31/05/2008 31/05/2008

Title: Development of a pilot-scale flameless oxidation burner for ultra low NOx combustion of pulverised coal Acronym: FLOX-COAL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project aims at proving the concept of flameless combustion of coal with the objective of delivering burner designs that are ready for demonstration. In order to achieve these objectives established methods for R&D in combustion research are used: • Proof of the concept by experimental investigations at bench scale • Modelling and simulation to provide suitable tools for up-scaling the burners and designing suitable boilers. • Pilot scale testing of the scaled up burners • Design of industrial applications and assessment of the feasibility of the new technology

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

USTUTT

Responsible: Dr. Roland BERGER

Direct line: +(49) 711/685 63492

Organisation: UNIV STUTTGART UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGART Address: Pfaffenwaldring, 23

Direct fax: +(49) 711/685 3491 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70569 STUTTGART (P)

EDF

Responsible: Dr. Pierre PLION

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 87 77 15

Organisation: EDF ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE Address: 6 Quai Watier

Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 87 79 16 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-78401 CHATOU CEDEX (P)

MBEL

Responsible: Mr Gerard HESSELMANN

Direct line: +(44) 141/885 38 58

Organisation: MBEL MITSUI BABCOCK ENERGY Ltd Department: Combustion Technologies Address: Porterfield Road

Direct fax: +(44) 141/885 38 60 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- RENFREW PA8 4DJ (P)

WS

Responsible: Dr. Joachim G. WÜNNING

Direct line: +(49) 71/59 163 20

Organisation: WS WS WÄRMEPROZESSTECHNIK GmbH Address: Dornierstrasse 14

Direct fax: +(49) 71/59 27 38 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-71272 RENNINGEN (P)

INSA ROUEN

Responsible: Dr. David HONORE

Direct line: +(33) 2/32 95 98 52

Organisation: INSA ROUEN INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE ROUEN Address: Site Universitaire du Madrillet

Direct fax: +(33) 2/32 95 97 80 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-76801 ST. ETIENNE DU ROUVRAY

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NTUA

Responsible: Prof. Emmanouil KAKARAS

Direct line: +(30) 210/772 36 62

Organisation: NTUA/LSBTP NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS Department: Thermal Engineering Address: 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street

Direct fax: +(30) 210/772 36 63 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-15780 ATHENS (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Reinhold KNEER

Direct line: +(49) 241/809 54 00

Organisation: RWTH RHEINISCH-WESTFÄLISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN Address: Templergraben 55

Direct fax: +(49) 241/809 21 43 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52062 AACHEN (P)

IEN

Responsible: Dr.Eng. Tomasz GOLEC

Direct line: +(48) 34/51 418

Organisation: IEN INSTYTUT ENERGETYKI - THERMAL PROCESSES DEPARTMENT Department: Thermal Processes Department Address: ul. Augustowka 5

Direct fax: +(48) 22/642 83 78 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-02 981 WARSAW (P)

ELOPOLE

Responsible: M.Sc. Edward KINAL

Direct line: +(48) 77/423 57 20

Organisation: ELOPOLE ELEKTROWNIA OPOLE SA Department: Boiler

Direct fax: +(48) 77/423 57 44 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-46-021 BRZEZIE K/ OPOLA Contract N° RFC2-CT-2006-00005

Reference N° TGC3.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 290.353 186.902

Duration Dates: 18 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Clean coal technology R, D&D promotion and dissemination Acronym: CCTPROM OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This Type 2 accompanying measure will complement and provide added value for coal utilisation R, D&D activities managed by the European Commission, under the ECSC and RFCS programmes. This will be achieved by promoting and disseminating the scope and achievements of the ECSC and RFCS projects on coal-fired power generation R, D&D, to the major coal using new member and candidate states of the EU. It will also promote the rationale for the strategic priorities and mode of operation of the RFCS programme, to encourage a more informed cooperation between the R,D&D organisations within the EU-15 and Poland, Czech Republic, Rumania and Bulgaria. Activities will include demonstrating the value of coal utilisation R, D&D towards establishing a sustainable energy mix for Europe while ensuring that EU coal based stakeholders can remain competitive within a global context. This will involve interaction with strategic decision makers, stakeholders and R&D organisations of the EU-15 and the four designated countries through promotion and dissemination via brochures, web based links and workshops.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

IEA

Responsible: Dr. Andrew MINCHENER

Direct line: +(44) 1452/857 559

Organisation: IEA IEA COAL RESEARCH LIMITED Address: Gemini House, 10/18 Putney Hill

Direct fax: +(44) 1452/857 559 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- LONDON SW15 6AA (P)

SUT

Responsible: Dr. Andrzej SZLEK

Direct line: +(48) 32/237 10 41

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Direct fax: +(48) 32/237 28 72 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-44 100 GLIWICE (P)

SEVEn

Responsible: Dipl. Eng. Bohuslav MALEK

Direct line: +(420) 224/252 115

Organisation: SEVEn SEVEN - STREDISKO PRO EFEKTIVNI VYUZIVANI ENERGIE o.p.s. Address: Americka 17

Direct fax: +(420) 224/247 597 e-mail: [email protected]

CZ-12000 PRAGUE 2 (P)

ISPE

Responsible: Dr. Carmencita CONSTANTIN

Direct line: +(40) 21/206 12 66

Organisation: ISPE INSTITUTUL DE STUDII SI PROIECTARI ENERGETICE SA Department: Studies and International Programs Address: Blvd Lacul Tei 1-3 Sector 2

Direct fax: +(40) 21/210 24 57 e-mail: [email protected]

RO-020371 BUCHAREST Contract N° RFCP-CT-2006-00011

Reference N° TGC3.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 3.250.225 1.300.090

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: CO2 emission reduction through combustion optimisation technologies at coal-fired power plants Acronym: CERCOT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This project is devoted to the development and full-scale validation of technologies for reducing CO2 emissions in pulverised coal power plants, by means of increased efficiency and fuel flexibility strategies. The approach to be used relies on the following complementary scopes: - Adaptation and industrial application of a novel combustion control based on in-furnace monitoring, which was successfully developed in a previous ECSC project for Nox optimisation. - Development of a novel burner with higher fuel flexibility capabilities. Fuel scenarios to be considered include combustion of different types of coals and coal/biomass cofiring.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ENDESA

Responsible: Dr. Juan Carlos BALLESTEROS APARICIO

Direct line: +(34) 91/213 12 21

Organisation: ENDESA ENDESA GENERACION SA Department: Research and Development Unit Address: Principe de Vergara 187

Direct fax: +(34) 91/213 15 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28002 MADRID (P)

INERCO

Responsible: Dr. Francisco RODRIGUEZ BAREA

Direct line: +(34) 954/468 100

Organisation: INERCO INGENIERIA ENERGETICA Y DE CONTAMINACION S.A. Department: Process Engineering Group Address: Parque Tecnologico de la Cartuja C/Tomas Alba Edison s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 954/461 329 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-41092 SEVILLA (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Dr. Panagiotis GRAMMELIS

Direct line: +(30) 210/772 28 65

Organisation: CERTH/ISFTA CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (CERTH) /ISFTA Address: 4th km National Road Ptolemais - Kozani 47

Direct fax: +(30) 210/772 36 63 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC3 :"Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture" Kozani GR-50200 PTOLEMAIS (P)

ANSALDO CALDAIE

Responsible: Ing. Alessandro SAPONARO

Direct line: +(39) 080/3480246

Organisation: ANSALDO CALDAIE ANSALDO CALDAIE S.p.A. Address: Via Milano km 1,600

Direct fax: +(39) 080/3480300 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-70023 GIOIA DEL COLLE (BA) (P)

ECOENERGIA

Responsible: M. Sc. Eng. Jan SIWINKSI

Direct line: +(48) 22/666 16 01

Organisation: ECOENERGIA ECOENERGIA Sp ZOO Address: Lustrzana 32

Direct fax: +(48) 22/666 16 00 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-01-342 WARSAW Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00006

Reference N° TGC3.03/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.324.489 1.394.693

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Abatement of emissions of trace pollutants by FGD from co-combustion and environmental characteristics of by-products Acronym: ABETRAP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project focuses on three main topics: a) The assessment of the environmental characteristics of all the solid residues (ash, slag or FGD gypsum) produced in power plants burning coal alone or coal combined with other secondary fuel, taking into account the 2003/33/CE Directive on waste disposal recently put in force. According to this standard, the classification of several combustion by-products traditionally treated (disposed) as an inert or non-hazardous waste or with industrial applications in many EU member states, will have to be revised; b) The evaluation of the abatement capacity for trace pollutant emissions of wet FGD facilities, also trying new additives, and c) the leachability of these pollutants from the end by-product, studying if necessary possible remediation actions in order to facilitate the reuse of the FGD gypsum. The study is carried out in several EU power plants under (co-) combustion strategies equipped with FGD facilities. In addition, the project can also be useful in relation to the advent of new emission regulations in coal power plants.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ENDESA

Responsible: Dr. Juan Carlos BALLESTEROS APARICIO

Direct line: +(34) 91/213 12 21

Organisation: ENDESA ENDESA GENERACION SA Department: Research and Development Unit Address: Principe de Vergara 187

Direct fax: +(34) 91/213 15 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28002 MADRID (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Xavier QUEROL

Direct line: +(34) 93/4095410

Organisation: CSIC CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS - INST JAUME ALMERA Address: Marti I Franques s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 93/4110012 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-08028 BARCELONA (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Dr. Nikolaos KOUKOUZAS

Direct line: +(30) 24/630 53842

Organisation: CERTH/ISFTA CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (CERTH) /ISFTA Address: 4th km National Road Ptolemais - Kozani

Direct fax: +(30) 24/630 53843 e-mail: [email protected]

Kozani GR-50200 PTOLEMAIS (P)

UNIV SEVILLA

Responsible: Prof. Constantino FERNANDEZ PEREIRA

Direct line: +(34) 95/448 72 71

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Direct fax: +(34) 95/446 17 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-41092 SEVILLA (P)

UNIV NOTTINGHAM

Responsible: Dr. Mercedes MAROTO-VALER

Direct line: +(44) 115/846 68 93

Organisation: UNIV NOTTINGHAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address: University Park

Direct fax: +(44) 115/951 41 15 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RD (P)

KEMA

Responsible: Dr. Rudolf MEIJ

Direct line: +(31) 26/356 22 25

Organisation: KEMA KEMA NEDERLAND BV Address: Utrechtseweg 310

Direct fax: +(31) 26/445 46 59 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-6800 ET ARNHEM Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00007

Reference N° TGC3.04/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.364.549 1.418.730

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Cost effective and environmental friendly oxyfuel combustion of hard coals Acronym: FriendlyCoal OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The FriendlyCoal proposal focuses on advanced boiler concepts for CO2-free hard coal fired power plants with oxyfuel technology. The main challenge of this technology is the high combustion temperature from the combustion with pure oxygen. The commonly discussed concept to overcome this problem is the recirculation of significant amounts of CO2. The focus of this project is to compare this commonly discussed concept with a newly invented concept - the inversely staged combustion. The project includes the burner and boiler design for an 300 MWth hard coal fired power plant and in particular the testing of a newly design 3 MW burner.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TUM

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hartmut SPLIETHOFF

Direct line: +(49) 89/289 16270

Organisation: TUM-FAR TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN FACHGEBIET AUGMENTED REALITY Department: Lehrstuhl für Energiesysteme Address: Boltzmann Strasse 15

Direct fax: +(49) 89/289 16271 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-85747 GARCHING (P)

SIEMENS

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Joachim FRANKE

Direct line: +(49) 9131/18 62 34

Organisation: SIEMENS SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Department: BENSON Boiler Technology Address: Freyeslebenstraße 1

Direct fax: +(49) 9131/18 62 14 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-91050 ERLANGEN (P)

ENEL

Responsible: Ing. Giancarlo BENELLI

Direct line: +(39) 050/618 56 28

Organisation: ENEL ENEL PRODUZIONE SpA Address: Via Andrea Pisano 120

Direct fax: +(39) 050/618 56 51 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56122 PISA (P)

DTU

Responsible: Prof. Anker DEGN JENSEN

Direct line: +(45) 45/25 28 41

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Direct fax: +(45) 45/88 22 58 e-mail: [email protected]

DK-2800 KONGENS LYNGBY (P)

TECH UNIV GRAZ

Responsible: Dr. Ulrich HOHENWARTER

Direct line: +(43) 31/6873 7810

Organisation: TU GRAZ GRAZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Address: Rechbauerstrasse 12

Direct fax: +(43) 31/6873 7305 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8010 GRAZ Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00008

Reference N° TGC3.05/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.073.614 1.244.169

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Intelligent monitoring and selective cleaning control of deposits in pulverised coal boilers Acronym: CLEAN SELECTIVE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The scientific objective of this proposal is to develop an integrated On-line tool to locally monitor and detect slagging and fouling in the whole boiler including convective and radiative part in order to allow selective cleaning of the heat exchangers. The main elements of the integrated tool will be: • Utilisation of process data like flow rates, temperatures etc. of the power plant, existing signals of the heat flux sensors of the Teruel power station (Spain) and acoustic pyrometry measurements of the furnace exit temperature (distribution) • New fouling sensors for convective heat exchangers • 3-dimensional CFD-modelling of the combustion, fluid flow and heat transfer in the radiative and convective heat exchangers of the boiler and calculation of ash deposition to indicate areas of ash deposition • Combination of the CFD-modelling with thermodynamic modelling of the water steam cycle

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TUM

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hartmut SPLIETHOFF

Direct line: +(49) 89/289 16270

Organisation: TUM-FAR TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN FACHGEBIET AUGMENTED REALITY Department: Lehrstuhl für Energiesysteme Address: Boltzmann Strasse 15

Direct fax: +(49) 89/289 16271 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-85747 GARCHING (P)

CIRCE

Responsible: Dr. Cristobal CORTES GRACIA

Direct line: +(34) 976/762 034

Organisation: CIRCE FUNDACION CIRCE- CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION DE RECURSOS Y CONSUMOS ENERG. Department: Thermal Division Address: Maria de Luna 3

Direct fax: +(34) 976/732 078 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-50018 ZARAGOZA (P)

ENDESA

Responsible: Dr. Juan Carlos BALLESTEROS APARICIO

Direct line: +(34) 91/213 12 21

Organisation: ENDESA ENDESA GENERACION SA Department: Research and Development Unit Address: Principe de Vergara 187

Direct fax: +(34) 91/213 15 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28002 MADRID (P)

CLYDE BERGEMANN

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Stephan SIMON

Direct line: +(49) 281/815 120

Organisation: CLYDE BERGEMANN CLYDE BERGEMANN GmbH MASCHINEN UND APPARATEBAU Address: Schillwiese 20 50

Direct fax: +(49) 281/815 449 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGC3 :"Coal combustion, clean and efficient coal technologies, CO2 capture" DE-46485 WESEL (P)

CERTH

Responsible: Dr. Nikolaos KOUKOUZAS

Direct line: +(30) 24/630 53842

Organisation: CERTH/ISFTA CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (CERTH) /ISFTA Address: 4th km National Road Ptolemais - Kozani

Direct fax: +(30) 24/630 53843 e-mail: [email protected]

Kozani GR-50200 PTOLEMAIS (P)

ECN

Responsible: Dr. Ir. Rob KORBEE

Direct line: +(31) 224/56 47 07

Organisation: ECN ENERGY RESEARCH CENTRE OF THE NETHERLANDS Address: Westerduinweg 3

Direct fax: +(31) 224/56 84 87 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1755 LE PETTEN Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00009

Reference N° TGC3.06/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.444.391 866.634

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Development of advanced large scale low NOx oxy-fuel burner for PF combustion Acronym: OxyBurner OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS A promising technology for improvement of use of coal as a clean energy source and CO2 capture is Oxy-Fuel Combustion. Important research activities in this field are in progress. However, works performed so far has mainly dealt with investigations on process feasibility, its potential contribution to CO2 reduction and process optimisation. Detailed investigations on burner design are lacking. Proposed project therefore seeks to develop an advanced low NOx oxy-fuel burner concept for Lignite and Sub-Bituminous Coals, which is economic, efficient and clean. Results from proposed 30 MW oxy-fuel plant of Vattenfall will also be available for up-scaling the burner concept.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

USTUTT

Responsible: Mr Jörg MAIER

Direct line: +(49) 711/685 3396

Organisation: UNIV STUTTGART UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGART Address: Pfaffenwaldring, 23

Direct fax: +(49) 711/685 3491 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70569 STUTTGART (P)

AIR LIQUIDE

Responsible: Mrs Emmanuelle BROMET

Direct line: +(33) 1/39 07 65 38

Organisation: AIR LIQUIDE L'AIR LIQUIDE Department: Combustion and chemical refining Address: 1 chemin de la Porte des Loges

Direct fax: +(33) 1/39 07 61 13 e-mail: [email protected]

Les loges en Josas FR-78354 JOUY EN JOSAS (P)

ALSTOM

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Frank KLUGER

Direct line: +(49) 711/917 1029

Organisation: ALSTOM ALSTOM POWER BOILER GmbH Department: Department Research and Technology Address: Augsburgerstraße 712

Direct fax: +(49) 711/917 1239 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70329 STÜTTGART (P)

VEG

Responsible: Mr Norbert JENTSCH

Direct line: +(49) 355/2887 3733

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Direct fax: +(49) 355/2887 3186 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-03050 COTTBUS (P)

NTUA

Responsible: Prof. Emmanouil KAKARAS

Direct line: +(30) 210/772 36 62

Organisation: NTUA/LSBTP NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS Department: Thermal Engineering Address: 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street

Direct fax: +(30) 210/772 36 63 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-15780 ATHENS Contract N° RFCR-CT-2006-00010

Reference N° TGC3.07/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.622.372 973.423

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Application of the biomass, oxyfuel and flameless combustion for the utilisation of pulverised coals for electricity generation Acronym: BOFCom OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This project will combine the three most advantageous new technologies for the future reduction of CO2 emissions from pulverized coal fuel fired power plants and simultaneously maintain high efficiencies and low emissions and be able to use a wide variety of (European) coals. These three techniques include the combination of Biomass-Oxyfuel-Flameless Combustion. Biomass co-firing has a CO2 neutral characterisitic, Oxy-Coal firing plus flue gas recirculation will result in increased flue gas CO2 levels which can more easily be separated and sequestrated and Flameless Combustion has the advantage of extremely high efficiencies in combination with uniform heat transfer and very low emissions. A combination of these three technologies, especially for coal, has not been investigated before.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ECN

Responsible: Ir. Willem VAN DE KAMP

Direct line: +(31) 224/564 722

Organisation: ECN ENERGY RESEARCH CENTRE OF THE NETHERLANDS Address: Westerduinweg 3

Direct fax: +(31) 224/568 487 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1755 LE PETTEN (P)

IEN

Responsible: Dr.Eng. Tomasz GOLEC

Direct line: +(48) 34/51 418

Organisation: IEN INSTYTUT ENERGETYKI - THERMAL PROCESSES DEPARTMENT Department: Thermal Processes Department Address: ul. Augustowka 5

Direct fax: +(48) 22/642 83 78 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-02 981 WARSAW (P)

TU CLAUSTHAL

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Roman WEBER

Direct line: +(49) 5323/72 20 34

Organisation: TU CLAUSTHAL TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT CLAUSTHAL Address: Agricolastrasse 4

Direct fax: +(49) 5323/72 31 55 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38678 CLAUSTHAL-ZELLERFELD (P)

RWE NPOWER

Responsible: Dr. Michael WHITEHOUSE

Direct line: +(44) 1793/894 118

Organisation: RWE NPOWER RWE NPOWER PLC Department: Fuels and Combustion Address: Trigonos, Windmill Hill Business Park,

Direct fax: +(44) 1793/896 251 e-mail: [email protected]

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IST

Responsible: Dr. Joao TOSTE AZEVEDO

Direct line: +(351) 218/417 993

Organisation: IST INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO Address: Avenida Rovisco Pais

Direct fax: +(351) 218/475 545 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1049 001 LISBOA Technical Group TGC3 has 22 Projects and 136 Partners Total Projects: 39 - Total Partners: 247

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS1 :"Ore agglomeration and Ironmaking" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00013

Reference N° TGS1.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.315.055 1.389.033

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Enhanced blast furnace operation and service life by improved monitoring and control of the hearth and uniformity Acronym: ENHANCED BF OPERATION OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The evaluation of various blast furnace measurement data will be improved, to enhance life, monitoring and control of hearth and uniformity. Therefore a set of novel and ingenious techniques will be developed, verified and applied. Blast furnace stability, more uniform metal quality and a lower fuel rate will be achieved by the investigation of symmetric operation. Combined with the analysis of the blast furnace hearth and dead man, this will lead to a protection of the refractory lining, the prolongation of the blast furnace’s life and optimised tapping echniques. Productivity, safety, security and environmental aspects will be raised additionally.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Mr Oliver HÖFER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 282

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

AGDH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Rongshan LIN

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47-3401

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Department: Abt. F+E/RE Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47-3676 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Ms. Päivi MANNILA

Direct line: +(358) 8/849 3451

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 8/849 3105 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE (P)

ABO AKADEMI

Responsible: Prof. Henrik SAXEN

Direct line: +(358) 2/215 44 42

Organisation: ABO AKADEMI ABO AKADEMI UNIVERSITY Address: Domkyrkotorget 3

Direct fax: +(358) 2/215 47 92 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-20500 ABO (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. George CLIXBY

Direct line: +(44) 1642/77 00 37

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/46 03 21 e-mail: [email protected]

Eston Road, Grangetown GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Dominique SERT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 43 66

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ

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CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Javier MOCHON MUÑOZ

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 89 00

Organisation: CENIM - CSIC CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES METALURGICAS Address: Avenida Gregorio del Amo 8

Direct fax: +(34) 91/534 74 25 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28040 MADRID (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Diego CARRASCAL

Direct line: +(34) 98/518 74 26

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico Apartado 90

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33480 AVILES Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00001

Reference N° TGS1.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.256.925 754.155

Duration Dates: 45 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 31/03/2008

Title: Improvement of the raceway monitoring under modern blast furnace operating conditions Acronym: MEMORACE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The functioning of the raceway presently appears as the limiting factor for the increase of the coal injection rate at the blast furnace. In order to further reduce the coke rate by 15 to 20 kg/thm with reference to the best results presently obtained in Europe, this project aims at investigating the impact of the coal injection on the raceway behaviour, and on the corresponding gas distribution within the furnace. With this objective, new measuring techniques will be developed and/or implemented in order to measure the raceway characteristics on one side, and to enable the control of the injection condition per tuyere on the other side. These techniques will be applied on actual blast furnaces for the examination of the raceway behaviour under high PCI operation. They will also be used for the investigation of the raceway functioning on physical models and at pilot scale under coal (and other reducing agents) injection conditions. The obtained results will be implemented in a mathematical model of the heat exchanges in the raceway.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Eric LECTARD

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 42 01

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Mr Pär HAHLIN

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 26

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS- METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: P.O. Box 812

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 58 32 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof.Dr.-Ing. Dieter G. SENK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80-95792

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Chair of Metallurgy of Iron & Steel Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80-92368 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Mr Alberto ISIDRO

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 89 00

Organisation: CENIM - CSIC CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES METALURGICAS Address: Avenida Gregorio del Amo 8

Direct fax: +(34) 91/534 74 25 e-mail: [email protected]

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Reference N° TGS1.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.250.249 750.150

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: New characterisation test of the coke behaviour at high temperatures Acronym: COKARAC OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The behaviour of coke in the blast furnace is still a main concern. However, the tests currently available for coke characterization do not correctly reflect the actual stresses suffered by coke in the blast furnace. The objective of the project consists in the setup of new laboratory tests to characterize the coke behaviour at high temperature under blast furnace conditions. The validity of these tests will be demonstrated by comparing the characteristics of the cokes resulting from the tests with the cokes sampled at the blast furnace tuyeres. The tests will be designed in order to allow the ironmaking industry to better characterize coke quality on a routine basis.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Gérard DANLOY

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 84

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 90 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Eric HESS

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 42 39

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Mr Bart van der VELDEN

Direct line: +(31) 251 493 965

Organisation: CORUS NL CORUS TECHNOLOGY BV Address: Wenckebachstraat 1

Direct fax: +(31) 251 470 348 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1951JZ VELSEN NOORD (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Klaus MÜLHEIMS

Direct line: +(49) 203/522 83 89

Organisation: TKS-CS THYSSEN KRUPP STAHL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/522 86 90 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG

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Reference N° TGS1.03/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 868.384 521.031

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Modelling the pollutants formation and behaviour during sintering of iron ores Acronym: ECONOSOX OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS A mathematical model able to predict the CO, NOx and SOx emissions in different sintering lay-outs will be developed. This will provide ironmaking companies with a useful tool for environmental optimisations of the sintering conditions, but also for evaluating the environmental and sintering performances of different concepts (like EOS or Top-Layer Sintering) when applied to their own working conditions. The necessary basic knowledge not yet available will be acquired by laboratory or sinter pot experiments. The model will be calibrated/validated by comparing its calculated emissions with the ones measured as well in pot trials as in different sinter plants.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Bernard VANDERHEYDEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 97

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 90 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Philippe RUSSO

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 43 70

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

VASD

Responsible: Mr Wolfgang SCHWEIGER

Direct line: +(43) 3842/201 2278

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOEST-ALPINE STAHL DONAWITZ Department: R&D Metallurgy Address: Kerpelystrasse 199

Direct fax: +(43) 3842/201 26 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8700 LEOBEN-DONAWITZ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00004

Reference N° TGS1.04/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.796.006 1.077.603

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Minimising environmental emissions by optimised reductant utilisation Acronym: MEORU OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project seeks to minimise the environmental emissions of blast furnace operation by measuring and controlling the products of incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon injectants. The quantity and source of carbonaceous carryover materials in top gas dust will be evaluated and related to key blast furnace operating parameters. Laboratory, pilot and plant scale investigations will be carried out to support the development of new techniques to quantitatively determine the type and origin of carbon (from coke, char and soot) in carryover materials. Ultimately, on-line monitoring and control of carbon carryover will be achieved to minimise environmental emissions from the process.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Colin J. ATKINSON

Direct line: +(44) 1642 770 012

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642 770 047 e-mail: [email protected]

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IMPERIAL COLLEGE

Responsible: Prof. Rafael KANDIYOTI

Direct line: +(44) 207/594 55 81

Organisation: IMPERIAL COL. IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDECINE Department: Energy Conversion Research Group Address: Prince Consort Road

Direct fax: +(44) 207/594 56 04 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- LONDON SW7 2BP (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Eros Luciano FARACI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 36

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Mr Olavi KERKKONEN

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 22514

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 23105 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.rer.nat. Günter HARP

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 86

Organisation: VDEH STAHLINSTITUT VDEh Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 72 05 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00005

Reference N° TGS1.05/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 8.551.812 5.131.088

Duration Dates: 60 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: ULCOS New Blast Furnace Process Acronym: ULCOS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The central objective of this project is to develop a new blast furnace process route able to operate with very low CO2-emissions, based on drastically reduced consumption of carbon containing input materials. The programme initially will cover a period of 5 years, starting with mathematical modelling and laboratory as well as technical scale investigations, which are necessary to get a suitable process concept for a CO2 reduced ironmaking process. The results of that work are basis for small scale blast furnace tests which will give the first experimentally proven data for the CO2 reduction potential of the new process as well as process data for a technical process evaluation. The results shall lead to the selection and the base preparatory work for the largesize pilot demonstration unit for the new CO2 reduced ironmaking process, which is objective of a future project.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TKS

Responsible: Dr. Bernd KORTHAS

Direct line: +(49) 203/52-49308

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52-49207 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

AIR LIQUIDE

Responsible: Dr. Michel DEVAUX

Direct line: +(33) 1/49 83 52 28

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Direct fax: +(33) 1/49 83 52 17 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-78354 JOUY EN JOSAS (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. François HANROT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 43 56

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.rer.nat. Günter HARP

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 86

Organisation: VDEH STAHLINSTITUT VDEh Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 72 05 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Ir. Jan van der STEL

Direct line: +(31) 251/49 74 85

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: Blast Furnace Devlpt and Alternative Ironmaking Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/47 03 48 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Gérard DANLOY

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 84

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21 Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 90 e-mail: [email protected]

KÜTTNER

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Wolfram KÜTTNER

Direct line: +(49) 201/72 93 217

Organisation: KÜTTNER KÜTTNER GmbH & Co. KG Address: Bismarckstraße 67

Direct fax: +(49) 201/72 93 134 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45128 ESSEN (P)

LKAB

Responsible: Mr Mats HALLIN

Direct line: +(46) 920/38 000

Organisation: LKAB LUOSSAVAARA-KIIRUNAVAARA AB (LKAB) Address: PO Box 952

Direct fax: +(46) 920/19 505 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-971 28 LULEA (P)

PAUL WURTH

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Guy THILLEN

Direct line: +(352) 49/70 424

Organisation: PAUL WURTH PAUL WURTH S.A. Address: Rue d'Alsace 32

Direct fax: +(352) 49/70 409 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-1122 LUXEMBOURG (P)

ILVA

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Vincenzo DIMASTROMATTEO

Direct line: +(39) 099/481 34 21

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Direct fax: +(39) 099/481 37 25 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-74100 TARANTO (P)

AGDH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Rongshan LIN

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47-3401

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Department: Abt. F+E/RE Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47-3676 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

VAI

Responsible: Mr Michael EDEN

Direct line: +(44) 1642/662 202

Organisation: VAI VAI INDUSTRIES Ltd Department: Iron Making Technology Address: 7 Fudan Way

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/606 569 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- STOCKTON-ON TEES (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Thomas BÜRGLER

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 5106

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Department: Ironmaking - Research and Development Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 5106 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr C.R. BENNINGTON

Direct line: +(44) 1642/770 088

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/770 047 e-mail: [email protected]

Eston Road, Grangetown GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00001

Reference N° TGS1.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.402.677 1.441.605

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Short term CO² mitigation for steelmaking Acronym: SHOCOM OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposal aims at lowering the environmental impact of steelmaking, by reducing greenhouse gas emission, and saving energy and natural resources. The expected reduction at short term is around 10% waiting for higher reduction coming from ULCOS results. The means are: the use of charcoal, a renewable source of carbon, in large blast furnaces, either by addition in the coal blend, or by injection through the tuyeres the enhancement of coke reactivity, to decrease the reserve zone temperature and the carbon need of the blast furnace the intensive use of wastes as reductant for the BF, through gasification and injection of the produced gas the addition of waste plastics into the coal blend.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. François HANROT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 43 56

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Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof.Dr.-Ing. Dieter G. SENK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80-95792

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Chair of Metallurgy of Iron & Steel Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80-92368 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.rer.nat. Günter HARP

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 86

Organisation: VDEH STAHLINSTITUT VDEh Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 72 05 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Miguel FERNANDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 89 00

Organisation: CENIM - CSIC CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES METALURGICAS Address: Avenida Gregorio del Amo 8

Ext.: 317

Direct fax: +(34) 91/534 74 25 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28040 MADRID (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Thomas BÜRGLER

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 5106

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Department: Ironmaking - Research and Development Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 5106 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00002

Reference N° TGS1.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.991.409 1.194.846

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Determination of factors influencing dead man position and evaluation of its impact on blast furnace life time Acronym: DEMPOLIFE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Relining a blast furnace is a costly affair, due to the actual relining cost and production loss. The campaign life is currently limited by the hearth refractory wear. The objective of this project is to increase that refractory lifespan. Online measurements at the blast furnace will be improved. New models describing the state of the blast furnace hearth will be developed. The dissection of a hearth will be used to validate both models and measurements. This will improve understanding of the wear mechanisms and subsequently lead to better process control and a longer life span of the blast furnace hearth.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Ir. Jan van der STEL

Direct line: +(31) 251/49 74 85

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: Blast Furnace Devlpt and Alternative Ironmaking Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/47 03 48 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Mr Mark HATTING

Direct line: +(31) 2514/96780

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Direct fax: +(31) 2514 70348 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Sami-Alex ZAÏMI

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 43 46

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Department: Industrial Operations Research Center Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. H. Peter RÜTHER

Direct line: +(49) 203/52 49 304

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52 49 207 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Oliver MIELENZ

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 565

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Olivier HAVELANGE

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 71

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 90 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Dr. Dong Yuan SHENG

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 34

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 58 32 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ

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Reference N° TGS1.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 11.279.91 4.511.967 8

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/03/2006 28/02/2009 28/02/2009

Title: Industrial demonstration of hot gas injection at the blast furnace Acronym: IDEOGAS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposal is part of the ULCOS Program and is focused on carbon saving at the blast furnace with an objective of 25%. It aims at testing at a real blast furnace (EKO Stahl BF1) nitrogen-free operation and hot reducing gas injection into the shaft. The objectives are: - optimise the gas flow rate injected at the wall and its distribution inside the shaft - assess the furnace behaviour under these conditions (thermal control, raceway formation, cohesive zone, pressure field, hearth, coke quality damages) - assess the productivity increase of nitrogen-free operation - demonstrate high rates of natural gas at the blast furnace.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Dominique SERT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 43 66

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

EKO STAHL

Responsible: Dr. Jörg HUNGER

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37 5841

Organisation: EKO STAHL EKO STAHL GmbH Department: Blast furnace plant Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37 5840 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15890 EISENHÜTTENSTADT (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Ir. Jan van der STEL

Direct line: +(31) 251/49 74 85

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: Blast Furnace Devlpt and Alternative Ironmaking Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/47 03 48 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Gérard DANLOY

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 84

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 90 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

AGDH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Rongshan LIN

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47-3401

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Department: Abt. F+E/RE Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47-3676 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

LKAB

Responsible: Mr Peter SIKSTROM

Direct line: +(46) 920/380 80

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Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 57 13 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-971 28 LULEA (P)

ILVA

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Vincenzo DIMASTROMATTEO

Direct line: +(39) 099/481 34 21

Organisation: ILVA ILVA S.P.A. Department: Blast Furnace Address: Via Appia km 648

Direct fax: +(39) 099/481 37 25 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-74100 TARANTO (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dr. Bernd KORTHAS

Direct line: +(49) 203/52-49308

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52-49207 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Thomas BÜRGLER

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 5106

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Department: Ironmaking - Research and Development Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 5106 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Dr. Lawrence HOOEY

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 223 08

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Department: process Development Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 231 05 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00039

Reference N° TGS1.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.751.893 1.051.136

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Enhanced sinter efficiency by optimised quality control Acronym: Sinter efficiency OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The overall aim of this research project is to enhance the sinter efficiency by optimisation of the sinter mix homogeneity and permeability based on chemical inline-monitoring and on-strand permeability test devices. One of the two main objectives of the project is the development of an inlinemonitoring test device which is able to detect the chemical composition of a sinter raw mix on a conveyor belt in situ. Two different measurement techniques, XRF and PGNAA are investigated in this project The other main objective deals with the development und installation of on-strand permeability measurements. Therefore the pre and post ignition permeability is investigated and compared with each other. Both objectives have in common that the monitoring devices are used to control the sinter process to enhance the sinter quality and productivity.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TKS

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Urban JANHSEN

Direct line: +(49) 203/522 61 24

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/522 86 90 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

VASD

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing Manfred ZAHN

Direct line: +(43) 3842/201-2489

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Direct fax: +(43) 3842/201-4206 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8700 LEOBEN-DONAWITZ (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Thorsten HAUCK

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-301

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Dr. Donna TOGNARELLI

Direct line: +(31) 251/494 751

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: Ferrous Materials Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/470 348 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN Technical Group TGS1 has 10 Projects and 64 Partners Total Projects: 49 - Total Partners: 311

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS2 :"Steelmaking processes" Contract N° RFSP-CT-2003-00007

Reference N° TGS2.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.460.000 584.000

Duration Dates: 24 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2005 31/08/2005

Title: Hydrometallurgical continuous treatment of ZnO enriched powders for metal zinc production Acronym: FULL-REC 2 OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Through extensive experimentation on a demonstration plant the aim of the project is to generate the criteria and design equations to develop at industrial scale a continuous hydro metallurgical process conceived for the treatment of powders produced from an existing industrial pyro metallurgical treatment of EAF dusts which arise from the production of plain carbon steels and stainless steels. These powders, consisting of a mixture of oxides rich in ZnO, are treated to obtain, as final product, metal zinc at a production rate of 500 kg/day, as well as marketable secondary raw materials. The corresponding ecological hydro metallurgical plant is composed of a series of reactors for dissolution of powders, purification of the solution and final electrolysis to obtain metal zinc suitable for use in galvanizing lines. The hydro metallurgical plant is located at ThyssenKrupp Acciai Speciali Terni Steelworks in Terni. The technical feasibility and economic convenience of the whole pyro-metallurgical and hydro-metallurgical chain of the Full-Rec technology will be assessed in view of its industrial exploitation.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr.ssa Loredana DI SANTE

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 15

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR (P)

TKAST

Responsible: Ding. Daniele MORONI

Direct line: +(39) 0744/49 02 69

Organisation: TKAST THYSSENKRUPP ACCIAI SPECIALI TERNI SpA Address: Viale B. Brin, 218

Direct fax: +(39) 0744/49 02 69 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-05100 TERNI (P)

ASO

Responsible: Dr. Silvano PANZA

Direct line: +(39) 030/684 10 11

Organisation: ASO ASO SIDERURGICA S.R.L. Address: Via Seriola, 122

Direct fax: +(39) 030/684 10 12 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-25035 OSPITALETTO (BS) (P)

TECHINT

Responsible: Ing. Marcello POZZI

Direct line: +(39) 02/4384 78 79

Organisation: TECHINT TECHINT - COMPAGNIA TECNICA INTERNAZIONALE S.P.A. Address: Via Monte Rosa 93

Direct fax: +(39) 02/4384 76 96 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-20149 MILANO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00008

Reference N° TGS2.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.775.447 1.065.268

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Investigations and measures to reduce emissions and energy consumption during preheating of steel ladles Acronym: IMSTEELLAD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Steel ladles are preheated after relining to stabilize the lining material and to avoid thermal shock during the first tapping after relining. The preheating procedure is associated with high energy consumption and the emission of unburned hydrocarbons. The unburned hydrocarbons include a considerable amount of polycyclic aromats, known as being strongly carcinogenic. The projects aims are the optimisation of the preheating-procedure, the reduction of energy consumption, the optimisation of the combustion and the development of measures to reduce emissions. Especially the reduction of emissions will improve the working quality considerably.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners

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VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Wibke MOCH

Direct line: +(49) 211 6707 654

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211 6707 377 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

TKS-NR

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Uwe de FRIES

Direct line: +(49) 234/919 36 44

Organisation: TKN THYSSENKRUPP NIROSTA Address: Alleestrasse 165

Direct fax: +(49) 234/919 54 38 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44793 BOCHUM (P)

TKAST

Responsible: Ing. Vinicio DE ANGELIS

Direct line: +(39) 0744/49 05 78

Organisation: TKAST THYSSENKRUPP ACCIAI SPECIALI TERNI SpA Department: Production Address: Viale B. Brin, 218

Direct fax: +(39) 0744/49 06 55 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-05100 TERNI (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Mario TONELLI

Direct line: +(39) 0744/48 72 07/204 Direct fax: +(39) 0744/47 09 27 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: CSM CSM - SEDE DI TERNI Address: Viale B. Brin 218 IT-05100 TERNI (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Dr. Gonzalo ALVAREZ DE TOLEDO

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 54

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 81 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00016

Reference N° TGS2.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 934.489 560.693

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Cost efficient metallurgy for the production of novel ultra high strength deep drawable steel grades with high Mn contents from 10 to 25 wt.-% Acronym: PROMS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The proposal addresses a current need for novel ultra high-strength deep-drawable steels with high manganese contents of up to 25 wt.-% and extremely improved properties for light-weight construction. The aim is the selection and development of suitable technologies of primary and secondary metallurgy for the production of these steels and the determination of tolerable contents of critical tramp and trace elements. The proposal objectives will be achieved by a combination of theoretical investigations, laboratory development and larger-scale trials.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Christian REDEKER

Direct line: +(49) 5341/21-4754

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMAN FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Eisenhüttenstrasse 99 DE-38239 SALZGITTER 67

Direct fax: +(49) 5341/21-3816 e-mail: [email protected]

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TU CLAUSTHAL

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Karl-Heinz SPITZER

Direct line: +(49) 5323/72 26 44

Organisation: TUC TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT CLAUSTHAL Department: Process Metallurgy Address: Robert-Koch-Strasse 42

Direct fax: +(49) 5323/72 31 20 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38678 CLAUSTHAL-ZELLERFELD (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Mr Ralph NYSTRÖM

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 08

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS- METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: P.O. Box 812

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 58 32 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00024

Reference N° TGS2.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.050.400 630.240

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Monitoring system for controlling and reducing the electrode consumption in DC EAF plants Acronym: REC DC EAF OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS In modern high-powered DC EAF plants operating with large electrodes, discontinuous electrode consumption events such as electrode breakage or tip drops remain a problem and have a clear impact on final steel costs. Mastering this problem implies a better knowledge of the involved phenomena. Therefore, an optical system for electrode monitoring after the melting of each scrap basket will be installed at the single shell DC EAF of ProfilARBED Esch-Belval. The measurement of the progressive electrode consumption (on tip and side) and the observation of crack formation, joint openings, tip drops and electrode breakages will allow establishing the relationships with electrode grade, nipple type or nipple screwing technique as well as with furnace operating parameters. Using the available data, existing calculation model for electrode consumption will be updated and improved. Additional pilot tests in a 1t DC EAF will allow focusing enlarged investigations on well–controlled parameters. Guidelines to reduce the electrode consumption will be established. Moreover, the applicability of the electrode monitoring system will also be tested at the twin-shell DC EAF of ProfilARBED Differdange.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Jean BORLEE

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 99

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21 Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 90 e-mail: [email protected]

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Claude BAUMERT

Direct line: +(352) 5313 21 50

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Department: Dept. Procédés-Acieries Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 54 79 64 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Bernd KLEIMT

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-385

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-310 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr.ssa Loredana DI SANTE

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 15 68

Ext.: 2150

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS2 :"Steelmaking processes" Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00031

Reference N° TGS2.5/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.545.849 927.509

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 28/02/2007

Title: Dynamic control of EAF burners and injectors for oxygen and carbon for improved and reproducible furnace opertion and slag foaming Acronym: EAFDYNCON OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of the project is to develop dynamic control functions for the wall mounted oxygen and carbon injectors as well as for the oxy-fuel burners of the EAF. The setpoints for each individual injector shall be determined depending on a signal for foamy slag detection, exhaust gas analysis values and dynamic model calculations. An optical distance sensor inside the burners shall detect the actual scrap load in front of each burner to control its operation duration and the oxygen to natural gas ratio. Dynamic and automatic control of burners and injectors shall ensure their optimal operation in a reliable and reproducible way with stable slag foaming. Expected results are a decrease of tap-to-tap time and consumption of electrical energy and oxygen. The aim tap analysis can be adjusted more accurately, the safety of furnace operation is improved, and the operator working time in front of the furnace can be reduced.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Bernd KLEIMT

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-385

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-310 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Pierre NYSSEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 08

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Claude BAUMERT

Direct line: +(352) 5313 21 50

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Department: Dept. Procédés-Acieries Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Ext.: 2150

Direct fax: +(352) 54 79 64 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Santiago LANDA LAZCANO

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 72

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

GMH

Responsible: Dr. Ingo KOLM

Direct line: +(49) 5401/394 025

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Direct fax: +(49) 5401/394 598 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-49124 GEORGSMARIENHÜTTE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00042

Reference N° TGS2.6/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.102.151 661.290

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Dynamic end point in BOF through a fast and simultaneous determination of the steel/slag composition OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project aims at shortening the tap to tap time in oxygen steel plants in order to increase their productivity while reaching a very high hitting ratio at turndown. The main target of this proposal is to develop a completely new method for controlling the BOF process by using an original in-blow heterogeneous sampler and a dedicated laser analytical method. Associated with a metallurgical model, the data obtained with the heterogeneous samplers could lead to dynamically assess the state of the refining progress and to define the corrective actions in order to allow a safe direct tapping practice. This new process control method could also find interesting applications in the EAF steel making. The new analytical methodology dedicated to heterogeneous samples could equally profit to other steel making steps such as secondary metallurgy ..…

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Michel WAUTERS

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 62 11

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 64 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Michel HEMMERLIN

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 40 67

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Department: Dpt. PC & S Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Arne BENGTSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 60

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Department of Chemistry Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

HERAEUS ELECTRO

Responsible: Ing. Johan KNEVELS

Direct line: +(32) 11/600 267

Organisation: HERAEUS ELECTRO HERAEUS ELECTRO-NITE INTERNATIONAL NV Address: Centrum-Zuid, 1105 BE-3530 HOUTHALEN-HELCHTEREN

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Direct fax: +(32) 11/600 400 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS2 :"Steelmaking processes" Contract N° RFSP-CT-2004-00006

Reference N° TGS2.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 789.975 315.990

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Application of direct optical temperature measurement in steelmaking process Acronym: DOT Application OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The main target of this pilot project is to implement and test the new measurement system for continuous determination of steel melt temperature in converter during the oxygen blowing process. The new system will be tested and optimised during long-term plant trials at BOF converters under various operational conditions. Based on the results obtained from the project, significant improvements in productivity, energy and material consumption of the converter process are expected.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

AGDH

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Helmut LACHMUND

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47-3392

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47-3684 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Herbert KÖCHNER

Direct line: +(49) 21/6707 892

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: Process Analysis Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 21/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00008

Reference N° TGS2.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 969.780 581.868

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Control by camera of the EAF operations in airtight conditions Acronym: EAFCAMERA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The aim of this project is to develop a visualisation tool that is able to control an electric arc furnace working in airtight conditions - defined as closing the slag door and injecting oxygen and carbon through wall-mounted injectors. The system will assist the operator in assessing the optimal time for charging the second basket and to detect un-melted scrap and skulls on the walls during the flat bath phase. A dedicated burner/ endoscope/ camera module and processing package will be industrialised in two industrial furnaces (DC and AC). A previous ECSC project has made preliminary use of an infrared camera combined with an endoscope and shown that this arrangement is able to view into an EAF through flames and dust; the device could be located in an EAF burner.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Pierre NYSSEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 08

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Jacques HOFFMANN

Direct line: +(352) 352/53 13 21 25/00

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Direct fax: +(352) 352/54 79 64 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4221 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. M. Stuart MILLMAN

Direct line: +(44) 1642/467 144

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

Eston Road, Grangetown GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

MORE

Responsible: Mr Giancarlo ANTONELLI

Direct line: +(39) 0432/97 35 32

Organisation: MORE MORE S.r.l. Department: Mechanical Design Address: Via Santa Lucia 7

Direct fax: +(39) 0432/97 06 76 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-33013 GEMONA DEL FRIULI Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00003

Reference N° TGS2.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.854.704 1.112.822

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Control and optimisation of scrap charging strategies and melting operations to increase steel recycling ratio Acronym: CONOPT SCRAP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The general aim of the project is to allow the best and most economic use of scrap in steelmaking operations. At the EAF, systems for the on-line monitoring of the scrap charge and for the optimisation of its melting conditions will be developed and implemented in industrial plants. Both aspects are indeed highly significant with regard to furnace efficiency, iron recovery and energy use. Another main axis of work will be to increase the use of lower scrap qualities (including “problem” scrap such as more contaminated scrap qualities with plastics, rubber and other materials), both for the EAF and BOF in order to comply with future legislation regarding steel recycling ratios, such as the “end of life vehicle” directive Directive' as well as existing directives on packaging and coated scrap.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Jean BORLEE

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 99

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 90 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Marco PICCO

Direct line: +(352) 5313/21 54

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 54/79 64 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Alan SCHOLES

Direct line: +(44) 1642/770 027

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Department: Aluminium & Steel Casting

Ext.: 2050

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

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CSM

Responsible: Dr. Enrico MALFA

Direct line: +(39) 035/69 79 39

Organisation: DALMINE DALMINE SPA Address: Piazza Caduti 6 Luglio 1944, 1

Direct fax: +(39) 035/69 79 45 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-24044 DALMINE (BERGAMO) (P)

DUFERCO

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Bernard POIZOT

Direct line: +(32) 64/272 855

Organisation: DUFERCO DUFERCO LA LOUVIERE SA Department: Steelmaking Address: Rue des Rivaux, 2

Direct fax: +(32) 64/272 849 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-7100 LA LOUVIERE (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Dr. Jonas ALEXIS

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 32

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Department: Process Metallurgy Department Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 58 32 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00004

Reference N° TGS2.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.076.922 646.153

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Mastering of P-ESR technology for high nitrogen steel grades for high value applications Acronym: HINIST OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Electro Slag Remelting is the technology for obtaining high purity and soundness steels in large ingots. It is also promising for designing and producing high nitrogen high performance steels when the process is run at high pressure. The aim of the project is to develop new and improved methods for production of both martensitic and austenitic special steels with high nitrogen content (up to 1%) for highly stressed and high temperature applications. The project, carried out both at laboratory and industrial scale, will benefit of specifically developed simulative and process control tools, and will generate a set of microstructural, chemical, and mechanical characterisations of steels containing high content of Nitrogen. Specific industrial testing will be carried out too concerning thermomechanical transformation of ingots to verify the whole manufacturing cycle conditions.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Andrea CAROSI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 85

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 88 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Bernd KLEIMT

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-385

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-310 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

ETE

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Volkher DIEHL

Direct line: +(49) 201/188 3128 73

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS2 :"Steelmaking processes" Organisation: ETE ENERGIETECHNIK ESSEN GmbH Address: Westendstrasse 15

Direct fax: +(49) 201/188 2787 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-45143 ESSEN (P)

VITKOVICE

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Vlastimil VODAREK

Direct line: +(420) 59/595 69 83

Organisation: VITKOVICE VITKOVICE Výzkum a Vývoj, spol. s.r.o. Department: Materials Engineering Address: Pohranicni 693/31

Direct fax: +(420) 69/292 89 27 e-mail: [email protected]

CZ-706 02 OSTRAVA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00005

Reference N° TGS2.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 906.380 543.828

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Improvement of purging plugs performances by investigations on the materials, process analysis and continuous monitoring Acronym: ImPurgingAr OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The object of the research proposal is the purging plugs for ladle Ar blowing. The objective is to improve the plugs selection and management in order to enhance their performances. The work programme is based on a multidisciplinary approach that involves steel maker, purging plugs producer and researcher working on refractory materials and technology and on measuring methodologies and system applied to the steel making environment. The activity forecast both on plant and laboratory trials. Trials on plant want to characterise standard and enhanced ladle practices, standard and new purging plugs, with respect the plugs performances. During these trials plug refractory wear measurements are carried out. Laboratory trials forecast refractory investigations to characterise materials transformations during the use of the plugs and to better establish the correlations between process and wear of the refractory. Overall results will be used to set a model of general application of the correlations between the process and the behaviour of the plugs.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Mario TONELLI

Direct line: +(39) 0744/48 72 07/204 Direct fax: +(39) 0744/47 09 27 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: CSM CSM - SEDE DI TERNI Address: Viale B. Brin 218 IT-05100 TERNI (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Christian DANNERT

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 899

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

PLIBRICO ITALIA

Responsible: Dr. Renzo PARODI

Direct line: +(39) 010/64 50 706

Organisation: PLIBRICO ITALIA PLIBRICO ITALIA SRL Address: Via de Marini 1

Fax: +(39) e-mail: [email protected]

IT-16149 GENOVA (P)

TKAST

Responsible: Ing. Vinicio DE ANGELIS

Direct line: +(39) 0744/49 05 78

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Direct fax: +(39) 0744/49 06 55 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-05100 TERNI Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00006

Reference N° TGS2.4/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.570.504 942.302

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Prediction of inclusions in the slabs from the process characteristics Acronym: PREDINC OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Non metallic inclusions are present in all continuously casted steels. They can affect the physical and mechanical characteristics of products and, consequently, their service properties. The development of a model capable to predict the type, number and severity of the non metallic endogenous inclusions during production will be essential to introduce corrective actions immediately, with the consequent saving and optimization of the resource consumption and environmental benefit. This project will use innovative techniques based on the objective experience extracted from past data for obtain this objective.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Fernando SANCHO MENDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 58

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Innovación e Investigación Iron and steel making Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) (P)

ILVA

Responsible: Dr. Nicola DELRE

Direct line: +(39) 099/481 29 93

Organisation: ILVA ILVA S.P.A. Address: Via Appia km 648

Direct fax: +(39) 099/481 39 06 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-74100 TARANTO (P)

HUT

Responsible: M. Sc. Jukka LAINE

Direct line: +(358) 9/451 27 60

Organisation: HUT HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TEKNILLINEN KORKEAKOULU Address: Otakaari 1

Direct fax: +(358) 9/451 27 98 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02015 ESPOO (P)

POLIMI

Responsible: Prof. Walter NICODEMI

Direct line: +(39) 02/2399 8265

Organisation: POLIMI POLITECNICO DI MILANO - DIPARTIMENTO DI MECCANICA Department: Material Section Address: Via La masa 34 IT-20156 MILANO 75

Direct fax: +(39) 02/2399 8202 e-mail: [email protected]

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RWTH

Responsible: Prof.Dr.-Ing. Dieter G. SENK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80-95792

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Chair of Metallurgy of Iron & Steel Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80-92368 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

UNIV OVIEDO

Responsible: Prof. Francisco ORTEGA FERNANDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/510 42 72

Organisation: UNIOVI UNIVERSIDAD DE OVIEDO Address: c/ Independencia, 13

Direct fax: +(34) 98/510 42 56 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33004 OVIEDO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00007

Reference N° TGS2.5/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.228.207 736.924

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: On-line determination of the CO/CO2 concentration in the OG system in BOF converter Acronym: ANALCO OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS A great problem when using gas analysis data based in off-line gas analyzers for controlling the gas extraction system is the long time delays associated with the measurements. The objective of this project is a development of dynamic models of the gas extraction system to optimise existing control systems and investigate alternative systems for an on-line measurement of the concentration of COx and O2. With this control it could act over the OG system: deciding to send the gas to the torch or gasometer, depending on the proportion of CO, CO2 and O2, and the development of blow control schemes based on gas analysis.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Fernando SANCHO MENDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 58

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Innovación e Investigación Iron and steel making Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Mr Johan ERIKSSON

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 23

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 58 32 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof.Dr.-Ing. Dieter G. SENK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80-95792

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Direct fax: +(49) 241/80-92368 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN Contract N° RFS1-CT-2006-00002

Reference N° TGS2.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 375.400 20.000

Starting Ending Actual Duration Dates: 0 (Mths) 26/06/2006 28/06/2006 28/06/2006

Title: 5th European oxygen steelmaking conference 2006 Acronym: EOSC 2006 OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of the present proposal is the organisation and hosting of an European conference in the field of oxygen steelmaking and secondary metallurgy. The European Oxygen Steelmaking Conference (EOSC) series is organised in turn by one of the European Metallurgical Societies and Associations. As such it represents the most comprehensive expert knowledge in steelmaking. Past of the EOSC venues were: • 1993: Neuss, D • 1997: Taranto, I • 2000: Birmingham, UK • 2003: Graz, A The Steel Institute VDEh is pleased to announce that it will organize the 5th European Oxygen Steelmaking Conference to be held in Aachen, 26 – 28 June 2006. The scope of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers, specialists and engineers from the European Union and abroad to discuss and to inform themselves about latest process and plant technology developmens, research projects and results, operation related questions of metallurgy, automation and process control and process integrated environmental protection aspects in all areas of basic oxygen steelmaking. Within this frame the diffusion of results gained on research projects by the European Commission Steel RTD Programme is assured.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (MC)

VDEH

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Hans Bodo LÜNGEN

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 74 44

Organisation: VDEH STAHLINSTITUT VDEh Department: Metallurgy Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 74 40 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00003

Reference N° TGS2.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.539.162 923.498

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Strengthened scrap impact area in BOF converters Acronym: SSIA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Excessive wear of the scrap impact area in BOF vessels has become a major problem for European steelmaker as a consequence of enhancing product quality and higher productivity. The objective of this project is to develop and assess a variety of innovative care techniques and innovative techniques for use of higher wear resistant refractory for the scrap impact area and for different types of BOF vessels. With these techniques it will be possible to continue high scrap rate operations, use heavy internal scrap of known composition and maintain or increase converter campaign life. Converter operations will also become safer.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MEFOS

Responsible: Mr Johan ERIKSSON

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 23

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 58 32 e-mail: [email protected]

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SSAB

Responsible: Mr Hakan WAHLBERG

Direct line: +(46) 920/923 64

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB

Direct fax: +(46) 920/924 03 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-78184 BORLÄNGE (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: M. Sc. Jarmo LILJA

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 221 59

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Department: Process Development Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 229 93 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE (P)

RHI

Responsible: Dr. Gerald BUCHEBNER

Direct line: +(43) 502/135 383

Organisation: RHI RHI AG, TECHNOLOGY CENTER STANDORT LEOBEN Department: R&D Address: Magnesitstrasse, 2

Direct fax: +(43) 3842/245 95 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8700 LEOBEN (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Herbert MIZELLI

Direct line: +(43) 732/6980 35 46

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 29 11 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00004

Reference N° TGS2.03/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.716.188 1.629.711

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Improved EAF process control using on-line offgas analysis Acronym: OFFGAS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS In this project, continuous analysis of EAF off-gas is used to develop comprehensive mass and energy monitoring of the EAF process in order to increase productivity. In particular, the following topics will be implemented in order to enhance EAF productivity: implementation of on-line energy monitoring, monitoring of decarburisation of the melt, decrease of heat load on the dedusting system by optimal combustion and heat transfer to the scrap in the furnace vessel, decrease of lancing time and tap-to-tap time. Continuous chemical analysis of EAF off-gas will be realized at the primary dedusting system with special emphasis on long-term availability.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof.Dr.Ing. Herbert PFEIFER

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 25 935

Organisation: RWTH RHEINISCH-WESTFÄLISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN Address: Kopernikusstrasse 16

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 22 289 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52056 AACHEN (P)

EWS

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Hans-Peter JUNG

Direct line: +(49) 271/808 26 57

Organisation: EWS EDELSTAHLWERKE SÜDWESTFALEN GmbH Address: Obere Kaiserstrasse

Direct fax: +(49) 271/808 23 23 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-57078 SIEGEN (P)

TKS-NR

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Helge MEES

Direct line: +(49) 234/919 48 91 78

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS2 :"Steelmaking processes" Organisation: TKN THYSSENKRUPP NIROSTA Department: Process Address: Alleestrasse 165

Direct fax: +(49) 234/919 56 29 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44793 BOCHUM (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Bernd KLEIMT

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-385

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-310 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

MARIENHÜTTE

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Axel GRABMEIER

Direct line: +(43) 316/597 575

Organisation: MARIENHÜTTE STAHL- UND WALZWERK MARIENHÜTTE GMBH Address: Südbahnstrasse 11

Direct fax: +(43) 316/597 524 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8020 GRAZ (P)

CSM

Responsible: Ing. Egidio ZANIN

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 58 30

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 52 02 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

ORI MARTIN

Responsible: Ing. Uggero DE MIRANDA

Direct line: +(39) 030/399 92 65

Organisation: ORI MARTIN O.R.I. MARTIN - ACCIAIERIA E FERRIERA DI BRESCIA Department: Engineering Dept Address: Via Cosimo Canovetti 13

Direct fax: +(39) 030/200 09 24 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-25128 BRESCIA (P)

TECHINT

Responsible: Dr.-Eng. Mauro BIANCHI FERRI

Direct line: +(39) 02/438 47 944

Organisation: TECHINT TECHINT - COMPAGNIA TECNICA INTERNAZIONALE S.P.A. Address: Via Monte Rosa 93

Direct fax: +(39) 02/438 47 696 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-20149 MILANO (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Pierre NYSSEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 08

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21 Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE

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Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS2 :"Steelmaking processes" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00005

Reference N° TGS2.04/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 652.769 391.661

Duration Dates: 24 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2006 31/08/2008 31/08/2008

Title: Cost efficient metallurgy for the production of novel ultra high strength deep drawable steel grades with high Mn contents from 10 to 25 wt.-% by using EAF steel making route Acronym: EAF-PROMS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The proposal addresses a current need for novel ultra high-strength deep-drawable steels with high manganese contents of up to 25 wt.-% and extremely improved properties for light-weight construction. The aim is the selection and development of suitable technologies and routes of metallurgy using steel production in the EAF and the related aspects of secondary metallurgy for the production of these steels. The proposal objectives will be achieved by a combination of some specific theoretical investigations, laboratory development and of larger-scale trials.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Christian REDEKER

Direct line: +(49) 5341/21-4754

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMAN FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Eisenhüttenstrasse 99

Direct fax: +(49) 5341/21-3816 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38239 SALZGITTER (P)

TU CLAUSTHAL

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Karl-Heinz SPITZER

Direct line: +(49) 5323/72 26 44

Organisation: TUC TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT CLAUSTHAL Department: Process Metallurgy Address: Robert-Koch-Strasse 42

Direct fax: +(49) 5323/72 31 20 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38678 CLAUSTHAL-ZELLERFELD (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Mr Pär HAHLIN

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 26

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS- METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: P.O. Box 812

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 58 32 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00006

Reference N° TGS2.05/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.498.546 899.127

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Improving phosphorus refining Acronym: IMPHOS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Phosphorus removal is required to produce high quality BOS steel. However, current phosphorus process control strategies are based on end point steady-state models, which do not account for the intensely dynamic processes that are involved in phosphorus removal. Consequently, there are often large variations in heat-by-heat performance indicating that existing control schemes for phosphorus are not secure and should be improved to avoid production interrupts and reduce flux costs. The project aims at improving current phosphorous refining strategies by introducing additional dynamic aspects into the control scheme including enhanced slag formation practices and advanced lance control routines. If successful, the project would be expected to result in improved conservation of resources (slag-making fluxes and lower temperature losses), and a positive environmental impact (reduced BOS slag generation).

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. M. Stuart MILLMAN

Direct line: +(44) 1642/467 144

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

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CORUS NL

Responsible: Drs. Aart OVERBOSCH

Direct line: +(31) 251/49 31 39

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/47 02 36 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

SSAB

Responsible: Msc. Mats BRÄMMING

Direct line: +(46) 920/923 15

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB

Direct fax: +(46) 920/924 03 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-971 88 LULEÅ (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: PhD. Donald MALMBERG

Direct line: +(46) 920/201 917

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/255 832 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ Technical Group TGS2 has 18 Projects and 78 Partners Total Projects: 67 - Total Partners: 389

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS3 :"Casting, reheating and direct rolling" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00003

Reference N° TGS3.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.994.997 1.196.998

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Improvement, control & prediction of cast & rolled products through development & application of novel engineering monitoring techniques Acronym: CASTDESMON OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project will develop improved means of defining, monitoring and assessing the effects of caster design, condition and operation on slab, bloom and rolled product quality in order to enable better control of the process and to provide the required data for quality prediction. The project will determine the effects of mould taper, wear, metal level, heat transfer and friction as well as secondary cooling and strand guide alignment under steady state and dynamic conditions; relationships with product quality data will be established together with means of predicting and controlling caster condition.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Gerard STEPHENS

Direct line: +(44) 1709/82 52 67

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

EKO STAHL

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Bertram SEHER

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37 81 07

Organisation: EKO STAHL EKO STAHL GmbH Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37 65 81 07 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15890 EISENHÜTTENSTADT (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Norbert LINK

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-245

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-923 245 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

VASD

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Markus FORSTHUBER

Direct line: +(43) 3842/201 3112

Organisation: VASD VOESTALPINE STAHL DONAWITZ GmbH & Co KG Address: Kerpelystrasse 199

Direct fax: +(43) 3842/201 49 26 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8704 LEOBEN-DONAWITZ (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Arianna GOTTI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 16

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Fernando SANCHO MENDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 58

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Innovación e Investigación Iron and steel making Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

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FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Mr Martin OJANGUREN OTAZUA

Telephone: +(34) 94/607 33 00

Organisation: FUNDACION LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Address: Parque Tecnologico de Bizkaia C/Geldo, Edificio 700

Fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48160 DERIO (P)

FQZ BRANDENBURG

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Ramona KLÖPPEL

Direct line: +(49) 3364/373 453

Organisation: FQZ BRANDENBURG FORSCHUNGS- UND QUALITÄTSZENTRUM BRANDENBURG GmbH Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/375 871 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15890 EISENHÜTTENSTADT Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00005

Reference N° TGS3.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.554.141 1.532.485

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Minimizing Nox emissions from reheating furnaces Acronym: Nox-RF OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This project will investigate NOx reduction in laboratory and pilot furnaces for both air and oxyfuel combustion with the support of CFD combustion modelling. The objective is to reduce NOx emissions from steel reheating furnaces while maintaining dood fuel efficiency and low CO levels for both air combustion and oxyfuel combustion. There are many potential ways to reduce NOx for older steel reheating furnaces, including low NOx burners, internal flue gas recirculmation, chemical scrubbing and oscillating combustion. This project will give recommendations for the best techniques to reduce NOx emissions.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MEFOS

Responsible: Dr. John NISKA

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 86

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Mr Jesus DE LA QUINTANA

Telephone: +(34) 94/607 33 00

Organisation: FUNDACION LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Address: Parque Tecnologico de Bizkaia C/Geldo, Edificio 700

Fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48160 DERIO (P)

AIR LIQUIDE

Responsible: Dr. Rémi TSIAVA

Direct line: +(33) 1/ 3907 6361

Organisation: AIR LIQUIDE L'AIR LIQUIDE Address: 1 chemin de la Porte des Loges Les loges en Josas

Direct fax: +(33) 1/ 3907 6113 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-78354 JOUY EN JOSAS (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Joao Fernando GOMES

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 90 03

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33 Talaide

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 04 e-mail: [email protected]

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VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Heinz-Peter GITZINGER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 387

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Bernhard KAUFMANN

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 99 33

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 29 11 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Enrico MALFA

Direct line: +(39) 035/697 939

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Piazza Caduti 6 Luglio 1944, 1

Direct fax: +(39) 035/697 945 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-24044 DALMINE (P)

TECHINT

Responsible: Ing. Chim. Marco DANERI

Direct line: +(39) 010/605 47 67

Organisation: TECHINT TECHINT ITALIMPIANTI Address: Torre Shipping Via De Marini, 53

Direct fax: +(39) 010/605 47 41 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-16149 GENOVA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00022

Reference N° TGS3.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.962.853 1.177.712

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Prediction of rolled product properties by correlation with as-cast structure & rolled product, plant process variables, plant process variables including modelling of segregation Acronym: PRESEG OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The aim of the proposal is to relate centreline segregation severity and distribution to the rolled product quality. This will be achieved by combining plant measurements, modelling and metallurgical assessment and taking an integrated view of the casting and subsequent rolling processes via slab, bloom and billet routes for both long and flat products.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Brian BARBER

Direct line: +(44) 1642/77 00 39

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/46 03 21 e-mail: [email protected]

Eston Road, Grangetown GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Jacek KOMENDA

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 79

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM

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HUT

Responsible: M. Sc. Jukka LAINE

Direct line: +(358) 9/451 27 60

Organisation: HUT HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TEKNILLINEN KORKEAKOULU Address: Otakaari 1

Direct fax: +(358) 9/451 27 98 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02015 ESPOO (P)

VASD

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Markus FORSTHUBER

Direct line: +(43) 3842/201 3112

Organisation: VASD VOESTALPINE STAHL DONAWITZ GmbH & Co KG Address: Kerpelystrasse 199

Direct fax: +(43) 3842/201 49 26 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8704 LEOBEN-DONAWITZ (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Irene LUZZO

Direct line: +(39) 035/697 933

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Piazza Caduti 6 Luglio 1944, 1

Direct fax: +(39) 035/697 945 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-24044 DALMINE (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Fernando SANCHO MENDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 58

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Innovación e Investigación Iron and steel making Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00027

Reference N° TGS3.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.770.935 1.062.560

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Enhanced steel product quality & productivity by improved flux performance in the mould through optimising the multiphase flow conditions & special regard to melting & entrapment Acronym: FLUXFLOW OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Optimum melting of flux and behaviour of the molten flux pool as well as the avoidance of flux entrapment are important requirements to be achieved simultaneously for a stable casting process and a high product quality. The aim of the project performed by steel producers (TKN, Aceralia, Sidenor, Cogne) and research institutions (BFI and CSM) is to provide concrete information on the necessary optimum constructive and process engineering measures to adjust the flow conditions in the mould in order to fulfil these requirements. This research will cover flat and long products as well as carbon and stainless steels. The outcome of this research are important benefits for a great number of European steel producers concerning improved productivity and quality as well as a safe casting process saving resources.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Ralph STRIEDINGER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-894

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-205 e-mail: [email protected]

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ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Fernando SANCHO MENDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 58

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Innovación e Investigación Iron and steel making Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Michele DE SANTIS

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 58 31

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52/61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CAS

Responsible: Dr. Armando POLI

Direct line: +(39) 0165/302 569

Organisation: CAS COGNE ACCIAI SPECIALI SpA Department: Rolling Address: Via Paravera 16

Direct fax: +(39) 0165/302 423 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-11100 AOSTA (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Javier CIRIZA

Direct line: +(34) 944/871 874

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 944/871 844 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

TKS-NR

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Jörg-Friedrich HOLZHAUSER

Direct line: +(49) 234/919 42 25

Organisation: KRUPP THYSSEN KRUPP NIROSTA GmbH

Direct fax: +(49) 234/919 73 77 e-mail: [email protected]

Address: Alleestrasse 165 DE-44793 BOCHUM Contract N° RFSP-CT-2003-00033

Reference N° TGS3.5/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 696.664 278.666

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Industrial realisation of the production of thin strip in a casting rolling line Acronym: THINSTRIP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This project aims to substitude cold strip for deep drawing applications by hot strip for economic, time-saving and ecological reasons. For that a thin slab casting and direct rolling line shall be used. Ferritic rolling is a suitable rolling method for the necessary thin hot strips. Starting with an ELC-grade two main processing routes shall be tested, which are high finishing rolling and coiling temperatures to get a soft and ductile hot strip for direct application and low finishing rolling and coiling temperatures to get a strained thin hot strip for direct annealing and hot dip galvanising.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TKS

Responsible: Dr. Hans-Peter SCHMITZ

Direct line: +(49) 203/524 24 47

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Direct fax: +(49) 203/524 44 22 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

TU BA

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf KAWALLA

Direct line: +(49) 3731/39 24 79

Organisation: TU BA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG, INSTITUT FÜR METALLFORMUNG Department: Institute Address: Bernhard-von-Cotta Strasse, 4

Direct fax: +(49) 3731/39 36 56 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-09596 FREIBERG Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00036

Reference N° TGS3.6/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.219.192 731.515

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Improvement of top gas fired reheating and direct reduction furnaces for high temperature using innovative regenerative burners Acronym: REGTGF OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Due to needed high temperature in reheating and direct reduction furnaces natural gas or oil are used in general. These are expensive fuels and at the same time steel works byproduct gases like top gas are often not used but flared. Flame temperature of top gas normally does not reach the required level for reheating and direct reduction processes. Therefore a combined preheating of combustion air and top gas by the use of ceramic regenerators will be developed and tested. Therewith waste gas is exhausted locally instead of streaming throughout the complete furnace and local temperatures inside the furnace will become adjustable more precisely.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang ADLER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 309

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

AGDH

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Klaus EBERWEIN

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47 29 09

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47 45 88 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Umberto ZANUSSO

Direct line: +(39) 035/69 79 28

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 035/69 79 45 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA

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Reference N° TGS3.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.107.180 664.308

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2008

Title: Multiplexed eddy-current arrays for the detection of corner cracks on as cast products in the inspection yard & at the exit of continuous casting Acronym: EDDYCAST OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Despite several previous attempts, detection of transverse corner cracks at the exit of continuous casting is not operational. Gains of 15M €/y may be expected for European steel production with very positive environmental aspects, through the reduction of the size of cold slab inspection yard, and possible direct hot charging in the hot mills. This proposal aims to investigate the recent multiplexed eddy-current array technology, beginning with a laboratory study and field tests on cold products to determine the most appropriate solution. Then with tests on hot slabs and billets at the exit of continuous casting will be conducted.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Philip MEILLAND

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 48 59

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 08 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

AGDH

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Helmut LACHMUND

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47-3392

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47-3684 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Juan José LARAUDOGOITIA

Direct line: +(34) 944/871 893

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: Steelmaking Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 944/871 844 81 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dr. Wolfram WEBER

Direct line: +(49) 203/52 45528

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203 52 24532 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG

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Reference N° TGS3.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.256.036 753.621

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Cast product improvement by "through process" inclusion assessment and removal Acronym: CASTINCREM OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Improved steel cleanness is essential for higher quality steels. Despite extensive research, carry-through or agglomeration of inclusions during casting leads to poor steel quality. Much work has focused on steelmaking, yet there remains limited understanding of inclusion interactions at the submerged entry nozzle, leading to defects. This project will: Relate inclusion behaviour with stable and unstable casting parameters, including application of novel techniques. Extend CFD modelling capabilities to inclusion agglomeration in complex, unstable, and two-phase flows. Develop recommendations for improved performance and practical systems related to stopper accretions, nozzle blockage, nozzle gas pressures and inclusion removal in tundish and mould.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Alan SCHOLES

Direct line: +(44) 1642/770 027

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Department: Aluminium & Steel Casting Address: Teesside Technology Centre Eston Road, Grangetown

Ext.: 2050

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Sigurd RÖDL

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-294

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

ASCOMETAL

Responsible: Mr Joël MANCINI

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 53 79

Organisation: ASCOMETAL CREAS ASCOMETAL CREAS Department: Hagondange Plant Steelmaking Development Address: Avenue de France

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 50 80 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57301 HAGONDANGE CEDEX (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Santiago LANDA LAZCANO

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 72

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

VASD

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Dr. Axel SORMANN

Direct line: +(43) 3842/201 22 75

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOEST-ALPINE STAHL DONAWITZ Department: Forschung & Entwicklung Address: Kerpelystrasse 199

Direct fax: +(43) 3842/201 49 26 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8700 LEOBEN-DONAWITZ

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Reference N° TGS3.03/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.357.913 814.748

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Measurement, prediction and control of steel flows in the casting nozzle and mould Acronym: FLOWVIS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project will study the improvement of steel surface and internal quality by the development of measuring and predictive tools in the tundish nozzle and casting mould. Correlation and application of the developed tools with plant data to generate guidelines for quality improvement will be carried out. This will be achieved by further development of technologies to measure and visualise steel flow patterns in the casting nozzle (started under contract 7215.PP/045) combined with measurements of flow velocities and thermal conditions in the mould (following on from 7210.PP142) and correlation with plant data and process measurements.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Stuart R. HIGSON

Direct line: +(44) 1642/467 144

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

Eston Road, Grangetown GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Torsten LAMP

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 256

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

SAARSTAHL

Responsible: Dr. Peter VALENTIN

Direct line: +(49) 6898/10 38 96

Organisation: SAARSTAHL SAARSTAHL AG Department: Abt. 551/4, Secundary Metallurgy Address: Bismarkckstrasse, 57-59

Direct fax: +(49) 6898/10 40 75 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66330 VÖLKLINGEN (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Javier CIRIZA

Direct line: +(34) 944/871 874

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 944/871 844 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Mr Ulf SJÖSTRÖM

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 31

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 58 32 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ

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Reference N° TGS3.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.467.897 587.159

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Direct casting of small sections beam-blanks thanks to meniscus free casting technology Acronym: Beam-blank MFC OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The aim of this demonstration project is to show, through pilot trials, that beam blanks for the production of small sections can be cast continuously close to the final shape using Meniscus Free Casting technology. The pilot caster at Arcelor Research will be used to optimise the process in terms of productivity, production costs and quality. Substantial savings are expected for the casting operations due to streamlined process and the simplicity of the installation. Additional cost reductions of at least 15 €/ton are expected for the rolling operations due to hot charging and the reduction of the number of rolling passes. The installations associated with the process will be very compact, leading to further savings on investment costs.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Marc JOLIVET

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 40 13

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 00 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Dr. Pierre HUBSCH

Direct line: +(352) 5313/21 63

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 54/79 64 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00009

Reference N° TGS3.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.056.119 1.233.672

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Real-time intelligent diagnostics and optimisation of reheating furnace performance Acronym: SMARTFIRE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The overall project aims are to improve reheating furnace operation, maintenance and product quality by improved diagnostics, monitoring and control of process parameters. This will be achieved by developing an innovative flame analysis system and determination of combustion and furnace diagnostics using databases and statistical and physical models. These approaches will be amalgamated into a new prototype diagnostics, warning and suggestion (DWS) system. The DWS methodology will be used in at least two partner countries to optimise reheating furnace operation and reheated stock. Thus, the competitiveness and efficiency of the EU steel industry will be improved.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Graham ANDREWS

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 390

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 400 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Antonio RODRIGUEZ LOREDO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 94

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Advanced Systems Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

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VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Guido MITTLER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 887

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Dr. Bo LEDEN

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 77

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

UG

Responsible: Prof. Steven WILCOX

Direct line: +(44) 1443/482 810

Organisation: UG UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN Department: Intelligent Systems Address: Llantwit Road Treforest

Direct fax: +(44) 1443/483 578 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- PONTYPRIDD CF37 1DL Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00010

Reference N° TGS3.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.858.335 1.115.001

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: New strategies for clogging prevention for improved productivity and steel quality Acronym: CLOGGING OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Clogging is still a problem to solve. To achieve a break through in this project a new basic knowledge will be elaborated as a basis for the development of new strategies for clogging prevention like new feeding system designs in conjunction with innovative gas injection, prediction and control of clogging. This will be done in an integrated approach concerning chemical and physical phenomena in conjunction with an extensive operational data base using advanced or newly developed investigation and measurement methods. The obtained results will be verified by operational data and trials with a view to a final implementation of the new strategies in the operational praxis.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Alexander HARLOFF

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 981

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

COMDICAST

Responsible: Dr. Sven EKEROT

Direct line: +(46) 8/754 52 88

Organisation: COMDICAST COMDICAST AB Address: Idrottsvägen 35

Direct fax: +(46) 8/754 52 88 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-19266 SOLLENTUNA (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Guangmin XIA

Direct line: +(43) 70/6585 57 15

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Direct fax: +(43) 70/6980 29 11 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

RIVA

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Nicola VENERI

Direct line: +(39) 045/805 81 11

Organisation: RIVA ACCIAIO RIVA ACCIAIO - VERONA WORKS Department: Steelshop Production Address: Lungadige Galtarossa 21/C

Direct fax: +(39) 045/59 15 64 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-37133 VERONA (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof.Dr.-Ing. Dieter G. SENK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80-95792

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Chair of Metallurgy of Iron & Steel Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80-92368 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Fernando SANCHO MENDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 58

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Innovación e Investigación Iron and steel making Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

KTH

Responsible: Dr. Margareta ANDERSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/79 083 47

Organisation: KTH KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLAN Address: Valhallavaegen 79

Direct fax: +(46) 8/20 76 81 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-10044 STOCKHOLM Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00011

Reference N° TGS3.4/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.286.510 771.905

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Enhanced as-cast product quality by optimised mould taper design Acronym: SOLIMOULD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The aim of this project is to investigate how the taper in combination with shrinkage, operational parameters and other mould conditions (wear and distortion) affects as-cast product quality for different semis formats, namely billets and slabs. The achievement of this objective will provide crucial information for the optimisation of mould design and operational parameters, looking for the as-cast product quality improvement. Plant trials will be supported by mathematical modelling concerning early solidification and the interaction between solidified shell and mould. This is a collaborative work between Sidenor I+D, Centro Sviluppo Materiali (CSM), Corus UK Ltd and Betriebsforschungsinstitut (BFI).

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Javier CIRIZA

Direct line: +(34) 944/871 874 93

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS3 :"Casting, reheating and direct rolling" Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 944/871 844 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Maria Rita RIDOLFI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 16

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Andrew CHOWN

Direct line: +(44) 1642/77 00 16

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre Eston Road, Grangetown

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Oliver BREITFELD

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 619

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00012

Reference N° TGS3.5/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.046.240 1.227.745

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Optimising slag film properties and determination of operational windows for lubrication, mould heat transfer and shell formation Acronym: SLAGFILMOWL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of this project is to optimise the lubrication within the mould and heat transfer from the shell to the mould via the definition of operational windows for the mould powder and numerical simulation of fluid flow at the meniscus and the effects of stresses and deformation on the forming shell. The operational windows will be defined through a correlation of slag and slag film properties, observed surface defects, caster and casting operational parameters and numerical simulation and model predictions. Achievement of the objectives will result in an improvement in as-cast surface quality.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Vincent LUDLOW

Direct line: +(44) 1642/770 067

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Department: Knowledge Address: Teesside Technology Centre Eston Road, Grangetown

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: M.Sc. Carl-Ake DÄCKER

Direct line: +(46) 8/545 274 42

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Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

OUTOKUMPU STAINLES

Responsible: MSc Appell ANDERS

Direct line: +(46) 226/810 57

Organisation: OUTOKUMPU OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS AB - ARC Department: Process Development Avesta Melt Shop Address: Koppardalen 65

Direct fax: +(46) 226/811 40 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-77422 AVESTA (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Dr. Inigo UNAMUNO

Direct line: +(34) 944/871 878

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 944/871 844 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Oliver BREITFELD

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 619

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

GMH

Responsible: Dr. Ingo KOLM

Direct line: +(49) 5401/394 025

Organisation: GMH GEORGSMARIENHÜTTE GmbH Department: Process Technology Address: Neue Hüttenstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 5401/394 598 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-49124 GEORGSMARIENHÜTTE (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Antonello DI DONATO

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 15

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA

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Reference N° TGS3.6/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.235.681 741.409

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Innovative tundish management for final steel thermal and chemical adjustment Acronym: TUNDJUST OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The research aim is to found possible/feasible actions on tundish casting for thermal/chemical adjustments: - thermal heating via chemical reactions at bath-insulating powder interface; - steel composition adjustment where mixing conditions are favourable; As a matter of fact, typical drawbacks when performing in ladle these metallurgy operations are: - time lag before tapping can increase bath re-oxidation affecting steel cleanliness ; - alloying elements re-oxidised, are lost in inclusions with failure of target composition. The work, carried out by CSM (Co-ordinator), CAS, BFI and KEP, is supported by modelling tools (CFD /physical), laboratory tests and operational plant trials on carbon and stainless steels.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Michele DE SANTIS

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 58 31

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52/61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CAS

Responsible: Dr. Armando POLI

Direct line: +(39) 0165/302 569

Organisation: CAS COGNE ACCIAI SPECIALI SpA Department: Rolling Address: Via Paravera 16

Direct fax: +(39) 0165/302 423 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-11100 AOSTA (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Michael MATZKEIT

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 893

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

EWS

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Hans-Peter JUNG

Direct line: +(49) 271/808 26 57

Organisation: EWS EDELSTAHLWERKE SÜDWESTFALEN GmbH Address: Obere Kaiserstrasse

Direct fax: +(49) 271/808 23 23 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-57078 SIEGEN

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Reference N° TGS3.7/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.911.068 1.146.641

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Precipitation behaviour of microalloyed steels during solidification and cooling Acronym: PRECIPITATION OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of this research proposal is to extend significantly the area of knowledge of the precipitation of nitrides, carbides and complex particles during solidification and cooling of microalloyed steel grades and to investigate their effect on as-cast surface quality. The proposed work will include the investigations into the effect of the solidification and cooling rates on precipitation, strain induced precipitation of particles and their interaction with strain induced ferrite and modified steel chemistries that result in fewer surface defects and reduced microstructural banding. To achieve the overall objective, the approach to the project is threefold; industrial plant based, numerical modelling and laboratory and pilot plant based.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Vincent LUDLOW

Direct line: +(44) 1642/770 067

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Department: Knowledge Address: Teesside Technology Centre Eston Road, Grangetown

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Dr. Gonzalo ALVAREZ DE TOLEDO

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 54

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 81 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Stanislaw ZAJAC

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 84

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Metallography Research Group Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

VASD

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Karin ROCKENSCHAUB

Direct line: +(43) 3842/201 4659

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL DONAWITZ GmbH & CO KG Department: Forschung & Entwicklung Address: Kerpely Strasse 199

Direct fax: +(43) 3842/201 4926 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8700 LEOBEN (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Yann LE PAPILLON

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 40 19

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 00 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof.Dr.-Ing. Dieter G. SENK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80-95792

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Direct fax: +(49) 241/80-92368 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00007

Reference N° TGS3.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.549.660 1.529.796

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Quality improvement by metallurgical optimised stock temperature evolution in the reheating furnace including microstructure feedback from the rolling mill Acronym: OPTHEAT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The overall project aims are to optimise product quality, reheating furnace operation and material yield by improved monitoring and control of the reheating furnace and rolling mill. This will be achieved by heating according to new heating curves optimised with respect to the microstructure of the steel, handling of stops and changes of steel grades in the rolling mill. The new heating curve will be developed through a combination of laboratory experiments, industrial trials and theoretical modelling approach for the microstructure, stock temperature and energy consumption. The new heating strategies will be implemented in four partner countries to optimise the furnace and rolling mill operation. Thus, the competitiveness and efficiency of the EU steel industry will be improved.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Bernhard DAHM

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 983

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Mr Jon BARCO

Direct line: +(34) 94/607 33 00

Organisation: FUNDACION LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Address: Parque Tecnologico de Bizkaia C/Geldo, Edificio 700

Direct fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48160 DERIO (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Dr. Bo LEDEN

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 77

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr José Manuel LLANOS

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 96

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: Forging, Rolling & Casting Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

IMT

Responsible: Dr. Anton JAKLIC

Direct line: +(386) 1/470 19 99

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Direct fax: +(386) 1/470 19 39 e-mail: [email protected]

SI-1000 LJUBLJANA (P)

SANDVIK STEEL

Responsible: M.Sc. Ebrahim MOOSAVI

Direct line: +(46) 26/263 446

Organisation: SANDVIK STEEL AB SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Address: (Storgatan 2)

Direct fax: +(46) 26/264 320 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-81181 SANDVIKEN (P)

ACB

Responsible: Mr Juan I. LANGARA

Direct line: +(34) 94/489 44 51

Organisation: ACB ACERIA COMPACTA DE BIZAKAIA SA Department: Technological Innovation Address: Calle Chavarri 6

Direct fax: +(34) 94/489 44 71 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48910 SESTAO (BIZAKAIA) (P)

INASMET

Responsible: Dr. Felix PENALBA DIAZ

Direct line: +(34) 943/003 700

Organisation: INASMET Fundación INASMET Department: Steel Division Address: Paseo Mikeletegui 2

Direct fax: +(34) 943/003 800 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-20009 SAN SEBASTIAN- GUIPUZCOA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00008

Reference N° TGS3.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.481.055 1.488.633

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: CO2 reduction in reheating furnaces Acronym: CO2RED OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of this project is to demonstrate the capability of new technology, such as regenerative and oxyfuel combustion system based on flameless oxidation to allow a step change in environmental impact of steel reheating furnaces reducing at the same time the CO2 and NOx emissions in comparison with conventional furnaces equipped with central recuperator and flame burners. To reach this goal regenerative and oxyfuel combustion systems will be tested in pilot and industrial furnaces and investigated with the support of CFD combustion modelling. The effect of new combustion systems on the product quality will also be analysed. The project will give recommendation for the best practice to install and operate with high reliability the new combustion systems in reheating furnaces for different type of gas gaseous fuels with high reliability

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Enrico MALFA

Direct line: +(39) 035/697 939

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Piazza Caduti 6 Luglio 1944, 1

Direct fax: +(39) 035/697 945 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-24044 DALMINE (P)

ARCELOR ESPANA

Responsible: Mr Luis Antonio RODRIGUEZ LOREDO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 94

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Advanced Systems Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

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AGA

Responsible: Mr Tomas EKMAN

Direct line: +(46) 8/731 14 97

Organisation: AGA AGA AB

Direct fax: +(46) 8/765 56 66 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-181 81 LIDINGÖ (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang ADLER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 309

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

FERALPI

Responsible: Ing. Rosario LANGELLA

Direct line: +(39) 030/999 61

Organisation: FERALPI SIDERURGICA FERALPI SIDERURGICA SPA Address: Via Carlo Nicolas Pasini 11

Direct fax: +(39) 030/999 62 09 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-25017 LONATO (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: MSc Anders RENSGARD

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 78

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

TECHINT

Responsible: Ing. Maurizio SENAREGA

Direct line: +(39) 010/605 48 95

Organisation: TECHINT TECHINT ITALIMPIANTI Address: Torre Shipping Via De Marini, 53

Direct fax: +(39) 010/605 47 41 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-16149 GENOVA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00018

Reference N° TGS3.03/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.676.679 1.006.007

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Grain size control in steel by means of dispersed non-metallic inclusions Acronym: GRAINCONT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The goal of the project is to create a ground for an industrial technology utilising the promising concept of grain size control by means of dispersoidic inoculants placed into the steel microstructure. The project objectives are to create and improve the basic knowledge of grain refining ferroalloys and to develop and establish a new addition technique applicable for steel continuous casting. The new opportunities for grain size control will have an impact on the development of entirely novel steel grades and products. The project involves partners that have been selected for their specific knowledge and prior work in the field.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

KTH

Responsible: Dr. Margareta ANDERSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/79 083 47

Organisation: KTH KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLAN Address: Valhallavaegen 79

Direct fax: +(46) 8/20 76 81 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-10044 STOCKHOLM

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HUT

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Lauri HOLAPPA

Direct line: +(358) 9/451 27 57

Organisation: HUT HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYLaboratory of Metallurgy Department: Dept. of Materials Science & Rock Engineering Address: Vuorimiehentie 2

Direct fax: +(358) 9/451 27 98 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02015 ESPOO (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Paul NAVEAU

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 06

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 62 62 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Thierry IUNG

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 40

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

COMDICAST

Responsible: Dr. Sven EKEROT

Direct line: +(46) 8/754 52 88

Organisation: COMDICAST COMDICAST AB Address: Idrottsvägen 35

Direct fax: +(46) 8/754 52 88 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-19266 SOLLENTUNA Technical Group TGS3 has 19 Projects and 104 Partners Total Projects: 86 - Total Partners: 493

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS4 :"Hot and cold rolling processes" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00002

Reference N° TGS4.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.835.773 1.101.464

Duration Dates: 46 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: The prediction and avoidance of cracking in long product hot rolling Acronym: PACROLP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project is aimed at an improved understanding of the causes of crack initiation and growth during hot rolling of long products, a frequent occurrence for low ductility steels such as freecutting and stainless steels. One target is to achieve crack free rolling of alternatives to leaded steels, a priority in view of the ELVD directive. Constitutive material models including the effects of damage at high temperatures and strain rates will be developed and incorporated into FEM models, and validated by Laboratory testing, but also by use of Works-based defect detection techniques. Defect free Process regime maps will be developed.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Didier FARRUGIA

Direct line: +(44) 1709/82 51 17

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/82 53 37 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr José Manuel LLANOS

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 96

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: Forging, Rolling & Casting Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Juan Hector BIANCHI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 48

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Mr Jan-Olov PERÄ

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 76

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

CEIT

Responsible: Dr. José Maria RODRIGUEZ IBABE

Direct line: +(34) 943/21 28 00

Organisation: CEIT CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS E INVESTIGACIONES TECNICAS DE GIPUZKOA Address: Po. de Manuel Lardizábal, 15

Direct fax: +(34) 943/21 30 76 e-mail: [email protected]

Barrio de Ibaeta ES-20018 SAN SEBASTIAN (P)

IMATRA STEEL

Responsible: Lic. Tech. Martti VEISTARO

Direct line: +(358) 5/680 25 34

Organisation: IMATRA STEEL IMATRA STEEL OY AB Address: John Stenberginranta 2

Direct fax: +(358) 5/680 23 08 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00530 HELSINKI 102

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ASCOMETAL

Responsible: Mrs. Joëlle DEMURGER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 73 14

Organisation: ASCOMETAL CREAS ASCOMETAL CREAS Department: Simulation Research Address: Avenue de France

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 73 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57301 HAGONDANGE CEDEX Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00011

Reference N° TGS4.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.088.545 653.127

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 28/02/2007

Title: Improvement of strip guiding and related effects in cold rolling of high strength steel grades OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The development of new high strength steels (TRIP, Dual Phase etc…) on cold mills significantly increases strip guiding troubles and related effects (degraded strip flatness, roll changes …). This project first aims at developing mathematical models accounting for physical phenomena involved in these strip guiding troubles. In a second time, these models associated with rolling trials will be derived in practical recommendations to improve cold mill productivity and product quality. The related benefits would be : - to facilitate the development of high strength steels by the possibility to achieve higher reductions without guiding troubles or flatness degrading effects. - to advise equipment purchases required for strip guiding control on continuous tandem mills.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr. Patrick SZCZEPANSKI

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 40 54

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 01 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

EKO STAHL

Responsible: Mr Hagen KOTHE

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37 21 53

Organisation: EKO STAHL EKO STAHL GmbH Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37 65 21 53 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15890 EISENHÜTTENSTADT (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Mohieddine JELALI

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 218

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 923 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF

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Reference N° TGS4.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.111.618 666.970

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Temperature and straigthness at straigthening of sections and rails Acronym: TESTRA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The removal of hot straightened sections from stacked piles and the cutting of long straightened rails to delivery length severely affect the straightness of the products. Restraightening and adapting the production process to the cooling conditions have negative effects on productivitiy. The objective of this project is to determine the fundamental correlations between the straightening temperature and the straightening process by detailed analyses of straightness deviations an the basis of experimental investigations on operational and pilot plants as well as computer-based model simulations. Based on this knowledge measures will be derived that will ensure the starightness of sections or rails even if the straightening process takes place at elevated temperatures.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Axel MAAG

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 73 50

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 79 23 350 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

VASCH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Birgit EISENKOLB

Direct line: +(43) 3842/201 4621

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL DONAWITZ GmbH & CO KG Address: Kerpely Strasse 199

Direct fax: +(43) 3842/201 4926 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8700 LEOBEN (P)

PEINER TRAGER

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Arved HAASLER

Direct line: +(49) 5171/91-9589

Organisation: PEINER TRAGER PEINER TRÄGER GmbH Department: Abt. 60PT-Schwere Trägerstrasse Address: Gerhard-Lucas-Meyer-Strasse 10

Direct fax: +(49) 5171/91-9305 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-31226 PEINE (P)

UNIV RIOJA

Responsible: Prof. Joaquín ORDIERES MERE

Direct line: +(34) 941/299 518 or 274 Direct fax: +(34) 941/299518or478or227 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: UNIV RIOJA UNIVERSIDAD DE LA RIOJA Department: Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica Address: Calle Luis de Ulloa, 20 ES-26004 LOGRONO

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Reference N° TGS4.5/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.428.517 857.110

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Reduction of shape defects & yield losses by advanced online-adaptation of control systems & new operating strategies in heavy plate rolling mills Acronym: SHAPEHPM OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS SHAPEHPM provides new operating strategies, ski-end control and optimised set-up adaptation for ski & control for camber/thickness profile to reduce shape defects and yield losses. The innovative approach encompasses a new topometrical measurement system TopPlan to collect data on plan view shape and ski, advanced FE modelling and rules to predict shape defects, and the development and use of advanced online models for in-bar ski control. To compensate the deficits of conventional models and control methods, Iterative Learning Control will be applied as a new idea for a pass to pass setup adaptation of in-bar ski-control and of camber control that takes into account cross thickness profile. The concept will be optimised by runs of a real time HPM-simulator built up by online-models to predict shape and ski. The benefit could be yield saving in the plate mills of the order of 1%.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Ulrich MÜLLER

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 46

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 73 10 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Andrew RICHARDSON

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 171

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: PhD Annika NILSSON

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 70

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/20 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Lic. Tech. Agne BOGDANOFF

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 230 32

Organisation: RUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Suolakivenkatu 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 243 82 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00810 HELSINKI

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS4 :"Hot and cold rolling processes" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00012

Reference N° TGS4.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.279.958 767.975

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Improvementg of central soundness in long products from a through process control of solidification and reheating and rolling parameters Acronym: IMPROSOUND OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This project aims to improve central soundness in rolled long products and thus to increase significantly the current range of rolled sizes made via continuous casting route in one heat. The main goal is to integrate the solidification and reheating and rolling processes giving rise to a through process control of all the parameters involved. Thus, this project will treat solidification and rolling as an integrated process. The study will develop a new methodology for central porosity evaluation as well as will integrate new and existing models in the area of solidification and rolling.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr José Manuel LLANOS

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 96

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: Forging, Rolling & Casting Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

ASCOMETAL

Responsible: Mrs. Joëlle DEMURGER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 73 14

Organisation: ASCOMETAL CREAS ASCOMETAL CREAS Department: Simulation Research Address: Avenue de France

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 73 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57301 HAGONDANGE CEDEX (P)

SANDVIK STEEL

Responsible: Dr. Bo ROGBERG

Direct line: +(46) 26/26 34 66

Organisation: SANDVIK STEEL AB SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Address: (Storgatan 2)

Direct fax: +(46) 26/26 43 20 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-81181 SANDVIKEN (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Michele DE SANTIS

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 58 31

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52/61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Mr Jan-Olov PERÄ

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 76

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS4 :"Hot and cold rolling processes" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00013

Reference N° TGS4.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.339.873 803.924

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: New lubrication technology for the hot strip mill Acronym: HSM LUBRICATION OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Current hot rolling lubrication, based on the use of emulsion (0.2 to 1 mgr of oil mixed in water), causes many problems in term of control, consistency and reproducibility of the results and maintenance. The guaranty of a high and constant quality of the emulsion is not achieved, consequently the lubrication efficiency shows a high scattering. The main objective of this project is to develop a new concept of hot rolling lubrication in order to apply pure oil thanks to atomisation or injection. Particular attention is given to the efficiency and consistency of the results, to a minimization of the maintenance problems and reduction water pollution due to loss in water. Thanks to such a system, natural oil can be applied. These oils are low cost, efficient and less polluting. First laboratory continuous pilot trials are very promising in term of efficiency, safety and maintenance needs.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr. Baert VERVAET

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 74

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Guy HAURET

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 42 83

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dipl.-Phys. Roland WUNDERLICH

Direct line: +(49) 203/52-44981

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Department: 360 FQP-WV-WP Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52-25938 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

SOLLAC ATLANTIQUE

Responsible: Mr Denis AVEDIAN

Direct line: +(33) 3/28 29 31 60

Organisation: SOLLAC SOLLAC ATLANTIQUE Address: rue du Comte Jean Grande-Synthe

Direct fax: +(33) 3/28 29 64 71 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-59381 DUNKERQUE CEDEX 1

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Reference N° TGS4.03/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.744.196 1.046.517

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Optimised through process shape of stainless steel wide strip Acronym: SSSSS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project aim is to eliminate the principal sources of poor shape within the stainless steel strip production route (hot mill, Sendzimir Mill, vertical bright annealer (VBA), tension leveller, etc), taking account of interactions between the various hot/cold mill processes. Strip condition will be monitored through the production route, to quantify shape changes occurring at each stage, influences of process variables/engineering condition of plant, interactions between successive processes, and hence optimum strip entry/exit shape for each individual process. Modelling of shape development during rolling and tension levelling will establish sensitivities/key engineering priorities. New shape control systems will be devised/implemented on-line, incorporating influences/mutual interactions of mill flatness actuators, incoming strip flatness, and integration with gauge control. The work will be undertaken by Corus (co-ordinator) and AvestaPolarit, UK; MEFOS and LuCoil Steel AB, Sweden; BFI, IMS and TKN, Germany.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Andrew RICHARDSON

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 171

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

OUTOKUMPU UK

Responsible: Mr Andrew BACKHOUSE

Direct line: +(44) 114/261 4087

Organisation: OUTOKUMPU UK OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LTD Address: Shepcote Lane

Direct fax: +(44) 114/261 4758 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- SHEFFIELD S9 1TR (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Mohieddine JELALI

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 218

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 923 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

IMS

Responsible: Mr Jörg BUSCH

Direct line: +(49) 2056/975 164

Organisation: IMS IMS Messsysteme GmbH Department: Cold Mills Address: Dieselstraße 55

Direct fax: +(49) 2056/975 140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-42579 HEILIGENHAUS (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: MSc. Olof WIKLUND

Direct line: +(46) 26/26 52 06

Organisation: SANDVIK STEEL AB SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Address: (Storgatan 2)

Fax: +(46) 26/25 71 40 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-81181 SANDVIKEN (P)

LUCOIL

Responsible: PhD. Prof. Carl Erik GRIP

Direct line: +(46) 920/923 08

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB

Direct fax: +(46) 920/924 47 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-971 88 LULEÅ

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TKS-NR

Responsible: Mrs. Helge VOLLMANN

Direct line: +(49) 2151/ 83 39 55

Organisation: TKS-NR THYSSENKRUPP NIROSTA GMBH Address: Oberschlesienstrasse 16

Direct fax: +(49) 2151/83 38 88 e-mail:

DE-47807 KREFELD Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00015

Reference N° TGS4.04/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.906.889 1.144.134

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Effective roll cooling Acronym: EWRCOOL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of the project is to establish the most appropriate roll cooling conditions needed to combat the effects of roll surface deterioration, taking due account of the cyclic heating and cooling conditions as well as the mechanical properties of the roll itself. To deliver optimum performance of the mill this project sets out to determine how to best preserve the original roll surface from the perspective of the work roll cooling.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Andy HEELEY

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 210

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: Long Product Rolling Department (F.3B) Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 400 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Filippo DIONISI VICI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 54 62

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr José Manuel LLANOS

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 96

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: Forging, Rolling & Casting Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

INASMET

Responsible: Dr. Felix PENALBA DIAZ

Direct line: +(34) 943/003 700

Organisation: INASMET Fundación INASMET Department: Steel Division Address: Paseo Mikeletegui 2

Direct fax: +(34) 943/003 800 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-20009 SAN SEBASTIAN- GUIPUZCOA (P)

UNIV BRISTOL

Responsible: Dr. Christopher TRUMAN

Direct line: +(44) 117/928 9737

Organisation: UNIV BRISTOL UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Address: Dpt of Civil Engineering

Direct fax: +(44) 117/929 44 23 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- BRISTOL BS8 1TR

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VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Burkhard SCHMIDT

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 14

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 72 05 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

BUT

Responsible: Dr. Miroslav RAUDENSKY

Direct line: +(420) 541/143 274

Organisation: BUT BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Department: Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Laboratory Address: Technicka 2896/2

Direct fax: +(420) 541/142 224 e-mail: [email protected]

CZ-61669 BRNO (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Hugo UIJTDEBROEKS

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 67

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

CAS

Responsible: Mr William TEGGI

Direct line: +(39) 0165/302 537

Organisation: CAS COGNE ACCIAI SPECIALI SpA Department: Rolling Department Address: Via Paravera 16

Direct fax: +(39) 0165/302 625 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-11100 AOSTA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00016

Reference N° TGS4.05/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.578.443 947.065

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Flatness set-up in hot strip mills tailored to the demands of next step processes and final customers Acronym: GLOBALSHAPECONTROL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The claim to produce flat products in hot strip rolling lines strictly tailored to the demands of next step processes and final customers has been tackled for long only in terms of enhanced local flatness of the strip in the line. Thus the core aim of the project is the development of a co-ordinated flatness set-up system, based on an “Adaptive Flatness Predictor”, which optimises all actuator set points relevant for the evolution of flatness downstream from the exit of the finishing train to the cold coil and takes into account all process and actuator constraints inclusive the special conditions of edge masking. Basis for the development of the co-ordinated flatness set-up system will be the performance of rolling trials at a pilot line, field investigations at HSMs and structured data analysis to identify the parameters of a hybrid model of flatness evolution downstream the complete line. These investigations will lead to a decision support system, which generates optimal set-up modifications to gain a flat cold coil satisfying customer requirements.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Ulrich MÜLLER

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 46

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 73 10 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mrs Susana PEREGRINA

Direct line: +(34) 985/12 65 49

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Direct fax: +(34) 985/12 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33480 AVILES (ASTURIAS) (P)

TU BA

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf KAWALLA

Direct line: +(49) 3731/39 24 79

Organisation: TU BA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG, INSTITUT FÜR METALLFORMUNG Department: Institute Address: Bernhard-von-Cotta Strasse, 4

Direct fax: +(49) 3731/39 36 56 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-09596 FREIBERG (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: MSc. Olof WIKLUND

Direct line: +(46) 26/26 52 06

Organisation: SANDVIK STEEL AB SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Address: (Storgatan 2)

Fax: +(46) 26/25 71 40 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-81181 SANDVIKEN (P)

SSAB

Responsible: Mr Bengt BROLUND

Direct line: +(46) 243 723 14

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB

Direct fax: +(46) 243 715 05 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-78184 BORLÄNGE (P)

UNIV OVIEDO

Responsible: Dr. F.J. GARCIA

Direct line: +(34) 985 182 066

Organisation: ITGE ITGE Address: La Calera,1 Tres Cantos

Direct fax: +(34) 985 182 228 e-mail:

ES-28760 MADRID Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00017

Reference N° TGS4.06/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.862.138 1.117.283

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Intelligent soft-sensor technology and automatic model-based diagnosis for improved quality, control and maintenance of mill production lines Acronym: SOFTDETECT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS SOFTDETECT develops software sensors for the prediction of quality and process parameters (e.g., thermal state, thickness quality and chatter marks) during processing. This builds up the basis for control performance diagnosis, automatic fault-detection and diagnosis of causes. Human-machine interfaces will be provided to indicate early warnings, using advanced data analysis, modelling and visualisation techniques. SOFTDETECT provides a contribution for hot and cold-rolled strip producers to increase quality and reduce production costs to face the trend towards products with tight thickness and flatness tolerances, as well as surface-critical material such as that used for exposed automotive applications. The benefits of the project will be demonstrated at TKAST’s HSM, ACERALI’s TCM, and RASSELSTEIN’s Temper Mill (NWW 4). All methods and components of SOFTDETECT, thus specifically validated, are aimed at being used together as a comprehensive system to enhance the mill performance from the walking furnace till the exit of the temper mill.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Jan POLZER

Direct line: +(49) 211 6707 241

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211 6707 923 241 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF

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ACERALIA

Responsible: Dr. José Luis RENDUELES VIGIL

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 60 10

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: I&R Process Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Fabio SANFILIPPO

Direct line: +(39) 0744/487 279

Organisation: CSM CSM - SEDE DI TERNI Address: Viale B. Brin 218

Direct fax: +(39) 0744/487 270 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-05100 TERNI (P)

TKAST

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Luca ONOFRI

Direct line: +(39) 0744/490 355

Organisation: TKAST THYSSENKRUPP ACCIAI SPECIALI TERNI SpA Department: Automation Process Control Address: Viale B. Brin, 218

Direct fax: +(39) 0744/490 599 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-05100 TERNI (P)

IMS

Responsible: Mr Jörg BUSCH

Direct line: +(49) 2056/975 164

Organisation: IMS IMS Messsysteme GmbH Department: Cold Mills Address: Dieselstraße 55

Direct fax: +(49) 2056/975 140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-42579 HEILIGENHAUS (P)

RASSELSTEIN

Responsible: Mr Paul MICHELS

Direct line: +(49) 2631/81 48 90

Organisation: RASSELSTEIN RASSELSTEIN GmbH

Direct fax: +(49) 2631/81 22 33 e-mail: [email protected]

Department: Rolling Section Address: Koblenzer Straße 141 DE-56626 ANDERNACH (P)

UNIV OVIEDO

Responsible: Mr Alberto DIEZ GONZALEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/518 20 67

Organisation: ETSIIG ETSIIG (UNIVERSIDAD DE OVIEDO) Address: Campus de Viesques s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 98/518 20 68 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33203 GIJON

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Reference N° TGS4.07/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.453.177 1.471.906

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: In-line quality control of hot wire steel. Towards innovative contactless solutions and data fusion Acronym: INCOSTEEL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS INCOSTEEL project aims to optimise in-line detection of surface defects produced in the manufacture of of hot wire steel. Material assessment is carried out at 1200ºC, when wire passes at a speed of 120 m/s. Existing systems present some limitations regarding detection and characterisation of several types of common defects (mainly, longitudinal ones). The project proposes the use of more advanced electromagnetic and ultrasonic techniques and sensors (multifrequency eddy current techniques and EC array sensors and EMATs) to deal with this problem. Models based on Finite Elements will be used for designing techniques and sensors (reducing the number of prototypes to develop).

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TECNATOM

Responsible: Mrs. Carmen PEREZ

Direct line: +(34) 91/659 86 59

Organisation: TECNATOM TECNATOM S.A. Department: European Projects Address: Avenida de Montes de Oca 1

Direct fax: +(34) 91/659 86 59 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28709 SAN SEBASTIAN DE LOS REYES MADRID (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr José Manuel LLANOS

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 96

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: Forging, Rolling & Casting Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

TU BA

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf KAWALLA

Direct line: +(49) 3731/39 24 79

Organisation: TU BA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG, INSTITUT FÜR METALLFORMUNG Department: Institute Address: Bernhard-von-Cotta Strasse, 4

Direct fax: +(49) 3731/39 36 56 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-09596 FREIBERG (P)

UNIV KASSEL

Responsible: Dr. Rene MARKLEIN

Direct line: +(49) 5618/046 426

Organisation: UNIV KASSEL UNIVERSITÄT KASSEL Address: Dpt Electrical Engineering & Comp. Science

Direct fax: +(49) 5618/046 489 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-34109 KASSEL

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Reference N° TGS4.08/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.918.154 1.150.893

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Optimisation of rolling lubricants for improved operation of cold rolling mills Acronym: OPTILUB OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The goal of this project is to propose methods for improved operation of cold rolling mills by optimised use of cold rolling emulsions. The optimisation will cover as well the economical, the ecological and the technical operation of the mill. This will be achieved by developing methods for recovery and recycling of the oil from used rolling emulsions, by developing reliable function tests for evaluation of the applicability of new or reconditioned rolling oils, by analysing surface contaminations formed by degraded and recovered oils and finally by developing on-line analysis methods for the monitoring of the working rolling oil emulsion.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TKS

Responsible: Dr. Martin RAULF

Direct line: +(49) 231/844 61 18

Organisation: TKS THYSSENKRUPP STAHL AG Address: Eberhardstrasse 12

Direct fax: +(49) 231/844 67 17 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44145 DORTMUND (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Hubert DUCHACZEK

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 75733

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOEST-ALPINE STAHL GmbH Department: Dept. B4P-4 Address: VOEST-ALPINE Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 3496 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4031 LINZ (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Burkhard SCHMIDT

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 14

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 72 05 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: PhD Nils-Göran JONSSON

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 71

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

LUXCONTROL

Responsible: Dr. Mohammed CHTAIB

Direct line: +(352) 54 77 11-254

Organisation: LUXCONTROL LUXCONTROL SA Address: Avenue des Terres Rouges, 1

Fax: +(352) 54 79 30 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4330 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

HAD

Responsible: Dr. Gerhard KUDERMANN

Direct line: +(49) 228/552 23 68

Organisation: HAD HYDRO ALUMINIUM DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Department: SC Chemistry and Surfaces Address: Georg-von-Boeselager-straße 25

Direct fax: +(49) 228/552 24 52 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-53117 BONN

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SSAB

Responsible: Mr Lars-Henrik ÖSTERHOLM

Direct line: +(46) 243/712 09

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB Department: Technology, Energy and Testing

Direct fax: +(46) 243/715 05 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-78184 BORLÄNGE (P)

SAPA

Responsible: Mr Arne BERG

Direct line: +(46) 122/832 33

Organisation: SAPA SAPA TECHNOLOGY AB Department: Chemical Analysis Address: Ramstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 122/12 487 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-612 81 FINSPANG (P)

IVL

Responsible: Mr Östen EKENGREN

Direct line: +(46) 8/598 563 43

Organisation: IVL IVL SVENSKA MILJÖINSTITUTET AB Department: Environmental Technology Address: Valhallavagen 81

Direct fax: +(46) 8/598 563 90 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11427 STOCKHOLM (P)

YKI

Responsible: Dr. Karin PERSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/5010 60 72

Organisation: YKI YKI, YTKEMISKA INSTITUTET AB Department: Tribology Address: PO Box 5607

Direct fax: +(46) 8/20 89 98 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-114 86 STOCKHOLM Contract N° RFS3-CT-2005-00015

Reference N° TGS4.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 6.750 6.750

Duration Dates: 3 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2005 30/11/2005 30/11/2005

Title: Stay for applied steel thermal and straightening processes research Acronym: RFS-CR-03012 OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS 1. As a researcher, it would be profitable to learn from the experience of working in one of Europe's leading private-sector institutes for applied research and development in the field of steel technology. This involves gain knowledge with training activities on the data-warehouse, control, data analysis, etc. of the processes’ pilot plants related to my research line during my thesis production, in fields closed to the profile straightening. 2. Take part of the strategies’ design to intend to improve the processes concerning the Project, changing the present configuration based (along with other parameters) on the result obtained in the numerical simulations required, in a continue feedback (testwork-numerical simulation). 3. Knowledge generation to be consolidated in papers. Our intend is the publication of article between the Universidad de La Rioja and BFI from the results obtained during the stay period. The Universidad de La Rioja and its candidate are committed to that publications or other information disclosure wont infringe possible intellectual property rights and wont compromise the protection (such as patentability) of any results, inventions or know-how from third parties.

State of progress:

Research completed; no publication

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Axel MAAG

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 73 50

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 79 23 350 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

UNIV RIOJA

Responsible: Mr Alpha PERNIA ESPINOZA

Telephone: +(34) 941/249 200

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Fax: +(34) 941/299 208 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-26004 LOGROÑO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00016

Reference N° TGS4.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.817.016 1.090.210

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Control of scale during steel processing Acronym: Scale Control OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Scale is a perennial cause of defects on rolled products, either directly or as a result of persistent ghost marks. This project builds on previous work to determine optimum processing conditions for special steels (notably ferritic and austenitic stainless steels, micro-alloy strip steels and plate grades), by characterising furnace scale, residual scale after hydraulic descaling and scale present after primary rolling. A simplified empirical scale growth model will facilitate interpolation between different steel types and furnace atmospheres. An FE model of scale growth and deformation will predict scale development during reheating, descaling and rolling. The model work will be tested against laboratory and pilot plant trials.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Henry MARSTON

Direct line: +(44) 1709/82 51 51

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Nicoletta ZACCHETTI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 26

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 or 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Christian BÜHNER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-303

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: R&D Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Dr. John NISKA

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 86

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

UNIV OULU

Responsible: Prof. Pekka MÄNTYLÄ

Direct line: +(358) 8/553 21 45

Organisation: UNIV OULU UNIVERSITY OF OULU - DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Address: Pentti Kaiterankatu 1

Direct fax: +(358) 8/553 21 65 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-90401 OULU

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Reference N° TGS4.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.969.698 1.181.819

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Width-adaptable optimized controlled-cooling systems (WACOOLs) for the production of innovative advanced HSS grades and the study of strip shape changes while cooling Acronym: WACOOL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Efficient production of Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) require important and parallel improvement of the rolling process and especially of the cooling systems. The microstructures and the resultant mechanical properties of steel depend on the cooling patterns and the steel chemistry. The prediction of TTT-diagrams and other curves obtained from continuous cooling required for planning the industrial production of AHSS grades will be performed. Symmetrically or asymmetrically controllable as well as edge-masking types of width-adaptable and water-efficient laminar-flow cooling systems will be developed and implemented at 3 HSMs. To complement the strip-cooling & transformation phenomena, an investigation of the strip shape changes, by means of both mathematical modeling and AI techniques, all along the cooling path between finishing mill and down coiler will be undertaken with a view to reducing rejects.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CETTO

Responsible: Dr. Rer. Nat. Scaria MANNANAL

Direct line: +(49) 2102/94 0224

Organisation: CETTO CETTO MASCHINENBAU GmbH & Co. KG Address: Dechenstrasse 9-15

Direct fax: +(49) 2102/94 02 37 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40878 RATINGEN (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dipl. -Phys. Jürgen DREVERMANN

Direct line: +(49) 234/919 27 50

Organisation: TKS-CS THYSSEN KRUPP STAHL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 234/919 54 70 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

ILVA

Responsible: Ing. PAGLIARO MASSIMILIANO

Direct line: +(39) 335/773 07 22

Organisation: ILVA ILVA SpA - NOVI LIGURE WORKS Department: Automotive Address: Via Boscomarengo, 1

Fax: +(39) 0143/74 14 35 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-74100 NOVI LIGURE (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Antonio RODRIGUEZ LOREDO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 94

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Advanced Systems Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

AF

Responsible: Mr José Luis GONZALEZ GARCIA

Direct line: +(34) 985/514 024

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Direct fax: +(34) 985/514 147 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33438 CARREÑO (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Dr. ir. Jaap VAN DER LUGT

Direct line: +(31) 251/49 33 83

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: Hot Rolling Process Development Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/47 02 35 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00018

Reference N° TGS4.4/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.943.354 1.766.012

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Damage resistant and roughness retaining work rolls for cold rolling and temper rolling Acronym: TOPROLLS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The ‘optimal work roll’ for cold rolling and temper rolling depends on mill-specific factors (mill lay-out, rolling practices, product mix). A concerted approach is proposed to investigate and physically describe the evolution of roll damage, residual stresses and roll surface roughness during rolling, taking into account the synergy between roll-related and mill-specific factors. A decision tool to tailor roll properties to the mill, including the aspect of environment protection, will be developed. Prototypes of rolls with superior properties will be developed and tested. Simultaneously, roll inspection methods and procedures will be improved to eliminate the safety risk of exploding rolls.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Dr. Petrus Henk BOLT

Direct line: +(31) 251/499 847

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: CRDT PRC RMS SUT - (3F22 1-334) Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/470 242 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Maxime LAUGIER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 42 76

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Department: Industrial Operations Research Center Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

AKERS

Responsible: Ir. Claude GASPARD

Direct line: +(32) 4/22 97 240

Organisation: AKERS AKERS BELGIUM S.A. Address: Rue de la Barrière, 40

Direct fax: +(32) 4/22 97 241 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4100 SERAING (P)

LISMAR

Responsible: Ir. Frans STORK

Direct line: +(31) 20/496 60 26

Organisation: LISMAR LISMAR ENGINEERING B.V. Address: Ambachtenstraat 55

Direct fax: +(31) 20/496 51 74 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1191 JM OUDERKERK A/D AMSTEL (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Olivier LEMAIRE

Direct line: +(32) 4/361 59 54

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Direct fax: +(32) 4/361 59 59 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr.ssa Roberta VALLE

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 5742

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 5452 or5055488 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00019

Reference N° TGS4.5/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.894.199 1.136.519

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Optimisation of final plate flatness by set-up coordination for subsequent manufacturing processes Acronym: FINALPLATEFLATNESS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Nowadays the flatness performance of plate manufacturing lines is still tackled in terms of enhanced local flatness of the plates in the line. The aims of this project are to optimise local flatness approaches and to progress from this basis by taking the flatness requirements of the subsequent production quantitatively into account in form of a co-ordinated flatness set-up system. This system will integrate all sub models including models of transfer conditions from process stage to process stage and perform a line through process flatness prediction. Based on this a line set-up optimiser connecting local stage rules by a line optimisation strategy will generate the best fitting actions relevant to the evolution of flatness.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Ulrich MÜLLER

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 46

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/670 73 10 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Antonio RODRIGUEZ LOREDO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 94

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Advanced Systems Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Steve HENDERSON

Direct line: +(44) 1642/467 144

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre Eston Road, Grangetown

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: MSc. Olof WIKLUND

Direct line: +(46) 26/26 52 06

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Fax: +(46) 26/25 71 40 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-81181 SANDVIKEN (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Lic. Tech. Agne BOGDANOFF

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 230 32

Organisation: RUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Suolakivenkatu 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 243 82 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00810 HELSINKI (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dr. Wolfram WEBER

Direct line: +(49) 203/52 45528

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203 52 24532 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00020

Reference N° TGS4.6/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.867.705 1.120.623

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Advanced width and camber control Acronym: AWiCCo OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Aim of the AWiCCo project is the optimisation of the hot rolled strip geometry regarding width and camber. For this a modern shape control system shall be developed. One component will be a process comprehensive (roughing and finishing mill) width control, taking all regulating possibilities influencing the width into account. The second component will be a camber control for the roughing mill. In this connection a new side guiding system for a continuous control of the camber and wedge generation shall be designed. An interaction analysis will show the interdependencies of those controllers and the possibility of merging. An improved finished product concerning the desired finished strip geometry shall be achieved.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Mr Roger LATHE

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 204

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 923 204 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Antonio RODRIGUEZ LOREDO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 94

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Advanced Systems Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: M.Sc. Jan LEVEN

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 75

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

UNIV OVIEDO

Responsible: Prof. Francisco ORTEGA FERNANDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/510 42 72 120

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Direct fax: +(34) 98/510 42 56 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33004 OVIEDO (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: MSc. Juha JOKISAARI

Direct line: +(358) 20/592 27 19

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Department: Development Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 20/592 43 82 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Wolfgang SEYRUCK

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 5398

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOEST-ALPINE STAHL LINZ Department: Hot Rolling Address: Postfach 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 5398 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4031 LINZ Contract N° RFSP-CT-2006-00009

Reference N° TGS4.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 632.679 253.072

Duration Dates: 24 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Controlled hydraulic damper to prevent chatter in cold rolling Acronym: Anti-chatter CHD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project aims at installing and testing an innovative mechanical device, called Controlled Hydraulic Damper, to prevent 3rd octave chatter in cold rolling of thin steel strip. It would provide adequate passive damping to the stands, so that the roll-ability limits due to chatter (rolling speed, achievable strip thickness or maximal reduction) are widened. The proposal includes vibration analysis, numerical simulation, design and construction of the device, installation and validation of the anti-chatter device in industrial conditions. Savings of 8.5 M€/year can be expected for the European production of cold rolled packaging steel.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mme Gaëlle LE PAPILLON

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 41 59

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 01 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

API

Responsible: Mr Laurent VERMOT DES ROCHES

Direct line: +(33) 2/40 38 84 93

Organisation: API ARCELOR PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL SA

Direct fax: +(33) 2/40 38 89 69 e-mail: [email protected]

Address: Quai Langlois FR-44610 BASSE-INDRE (P)

VAI CLECIM

Responsible: Mr Stéphane GOUTTEBROZE

Direct line: +(33) 4/77 29 80 20

Organisation: VAI CLECIM VAI CLECIM SAS Department: R&D Address: 51 rue Sibert

Direct fax: +(33) 4/77 29 83 87 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-42400 SAINT CHAMOND

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Reference N° TGS4.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.515.830 606.332

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Roll mark detection on the tandem mill Acronym: ROLLMARK OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Roll marks created by the cold rolling are tiny defects only revealed by a manual stone brushing. But enhanced by the coating they create unacceptable defects on the galvanised or painted surface. Benefits would results from automatic detection early after tandem mill, saving about 9 M €/y (defects, claims). Today no surface inspection system is able to reach the goal. Human inspection is performed after stone brushing on a limited area of strip. The project aims to develop a technique suitable to detect on-line roll marks at tandem mill exit and assess its detection performances in industrial environment.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Thierry JACQUOT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 41 86

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 08 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

SRI

Responsible: Mr Seppo PYÖRRET

Direct line: +(358) 8/56 35 800

Organisation: SRI SR-INSTRUMENTS OY Department: Electronics Address: Teollisuustie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 8/56 35 801 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-90830 HAUKIPUDAS (P)

RDCS

Responsible: Mr Jean SCHELINGS

Direct line: +(32) 4/236 23 25

Organisation: APPW ARCELOR PRODUITS PLATS WALLONIE SA Department: Line Address: Quai du Halage 10

Direct fax: +(32) 4/236 23 54 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4400 FLEMALLE (P)

VTT

Responsible: Dr. Jouni TORNBERG

Direct line: +(358) 8/551 22 88

Organisation: VTT VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND - VTT ELECTRONICS Address: Kaitovÿlä 1

Direct fax: +(358) 8/551 23 20 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-90571 OULU Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00010

Reference N° TGS4.03/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.000.054 1.200.033

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Controlling wear and surface cleanliness during cold rolling Acronym: LOWWEAR OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Excessive iron fines generation during rolling is of nuisance, both in the mill and in subsequent production steps. The aim of the project is to control the iron fines and oil residues generated during a cold rolling process. To achieve that objective, research is focused on three poles: • Establish full understanding on the underlying wear mechanisms. • Determine the parameters that influence dirt generation during rolling and capture the quantitative effects in a physically based model. • Development of an online measurement method to determine the amount of generated dirt. The expected returns are important cost savings in the mill, increase in batch-annealing capacity and a general increase in client satisfaction.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners

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CORUS NL

Responsible: Ir Leon JACOBS

Direct line: +(31) 251/495 103

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/495 126 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

ARCELOR ESPANA

Responsible: Dr. José Luis RENDUELES VIGIL

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 60 10

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: I&R Process Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Jochen KURZYNSKI

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 226

Organisation: VDEH STAHLINSTITUT VDEh Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 609 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr. Baert VERVAET

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 74

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Ir. Cécile PESCI

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 40 60

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: PhD Nils-Göran JONSSON

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 71

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

TU BA

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf KAWALLA

Direct line: +(49) 3731/39 24 79

Organisation: TU BA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG, INSTITUT FÜR METALLFORMUNG Department: Institute Address: Bernhard-von-Cotta Strasse, 4 DE-09596 FREIBERG

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Direct fax: +(49) 3731/39 36 56 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS4 :"Hot and cold rolling processes" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00011

Reference N° TGS4.04/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.592.905 955.744

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Using asymmetrical rolling for increased production and improved material properties Acronym: ASYMMROLL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This project will investigate the possibilities to use asymmetrical rolling in existing mills in order to decrease loads, increase reductions and improve strip geometry and material properties. The project involves tests in pilot and industrial mills, FE-modelling and metallurgical analysis. Models for rolling forces, rolling torques and long bow will be developed since it is needed for the pass schedule design. Different asymmetrical designs will be investigated such as single/twin drive, different sized work rolls. The level of shear for different geometries will be investigated in laboratory scale. Microstructure will be evaluated both for laboratory test and full scale trials.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MEFOS

Responsible: PhD Annika NILSSON

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 70

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/20 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ilaria SALVATORI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 57 81

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Mr Roger LATHE

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 204

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 923 204 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

TU BA

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf KAWALLA

Direct line: +(49) 3731/39 24 79

Organisation: TU BA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG, INSTITUT FÜR METALLFORMUNG Department: Institute Address: Bernhard-von-Cotta Strasse, 4

Direct fax: +(49) 3731/39 36 56 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-09596 FREIBERG (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Jurgen MALBRANCKE

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 99

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9 BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT)

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Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS4 :"Hot and cold rolling processes" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00012

Reference N° TGS4.05/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.306.438 783.863

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Laser treatment of profiled rolls Acronym: LASERHARD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS A laser heat source can melt a surface layer, up to 1 mm in depth, typically less than the abrasive wear depth for a rolling campaign. Due to the rapid cooling a significant increase in the hardness is produced without affecting the substrate metallurgy. A protective layer can be so applied on selected areas of a roll as part of the dressing procedure. This project would develop adequate laser based strategies to treat profiled rolls, determining the optimum applications (weld depths, speeds and areas) and applicable roll grades, and additionally, determine the efficiency of the process in technical and economical terms.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Alan M. THOMPSON

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 224

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

AIMEN

Responsible: Dr. Alberto FERNANDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 986/344 000

Organisation: AIMEN ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION METALURGICA DEL NOROESTE - AIMEN Address: Calle Relva 27A

Direct fax: +(34) 986/337 302 e-mail: [email protected]

Torneiros ES-36410 PORRIÑO (P)

SIDERURGICA ANON

Responsible: Mr José R. NAYA RODRIGUEZ

Direct line: +(34) 981/01 26 20

Organisation: SIDERURGICA ANON SIDERÚRGICA Anon SA Address: Lugar de Lendo, s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 981/64 30 23 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-15145 LARACHA (A CORUÑA) (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Helena GOUVEIA

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 00

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Department: Production Technologies Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 26 e-mail: [email protected]

Talaide PT-2740 120 PORTO SALVO-OEIRAS (P)

IC

Responsible: Eng. Alberto TREMEA

Direct line: +(39) 030/370 37 59

Organisation: IC INNSE CILINDRI SRL Address: Via Attilio Franchi 20

Fax: +(39) 030/37 14 214 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-25127 BRESCIA (P)

UNIV TRENTO

Responsible: Prof. Massimo PELLIZZARI

Direct line: +(39) 0461/882 449

Organisation: UNITN UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TRENTO - Dpt of Mat.Eng. and Ind Tech. Address: Via Mesiano 77 IT-38050 TRENTO 125

Direct fax: +(39) 0461/881 977 e-mail: [email protected]

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SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr José Manuel LLANOS

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 96

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: Forging, Rolling & Casting Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Jochen KURZYNSKI

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 226

Organisation: VDEH STAHLINSTITUT VDEh Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 609 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00014

Reference N° TGS4.06/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.653.143 991.887

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: New cooling techniques for enhanced roll bite lubrication during cold rolling of high strength steels and thin packaging steels Acronym: OPTCOOLUB OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The current trend of cold tandem mills of combining higher rolling speed, larger reduction, harder steel grades significantly increases problems of cooling and lubrication degradation. This project aims at improving cooling performances to make better lubricant properties in cold rolling. Physical models associated to tests of new cooling techniques (combination of different types or arrangements of nozzles, high turbulence cooling techniques) will be derived in practical recommendations to improve cold mills productivity and product quality. The expected benefits for the European steel industry are estimated to 15M €/year through the possibility to achieve higher rolling speeds and reductions, to decrease oil consumption (by 5%) and oil cost (by 15%), and to reduce water consumption and recycled coolant quantities (positive environmental aspect).

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Nicolas LEGRAND

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 42 61

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 01 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

LECHLER

Responsible: Mr Jochen MUNZ

Direct line: +(49) 7123/962 419

Organisation: LECHLER LECHLER GMBH Department: Systems/metallurgical Division Address: Ulmer Strasse 128

Direct fax: +(49) 7123/962 333 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-72555 METZINGEN (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Dieter PAESOLD

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 88 61

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 88 61 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

BUT

Responsible: Dr. Miroslav RAUDENSKY

Direct line: +(420) 541/143 274

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Direct fax: +(420) 541/142 224 e-mail: [email protected]

CZ-61669 BRNO (P)

ARCELOR ESPANA

Responsible: Mr Guillermo VECINO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 64 39

Organisation: ACERALIA ARCELOR ESPANA Department: I&R Address: Apartado 90

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33480 AVILES (ASTURIAS) (P)

CNRS

Responsible: Mr Pierre MONTMITONNET

Direct line: +(33) 4/93 95 74 14

Organisation: CEMEF CENTRE DE MISE EN FORME DES MATERIAUX Address: 207, Rue Claude Daunesse

Direct fax: +(33) 4/93 65 43 04 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-06904 SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Hugo UIJTDEBROEKS

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 67

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9 BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) Technical Group TGS4 has 24 Projects and 136 Partners Total Projects: 110 - Total Partners: 629

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Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS5 :"Finishing and coating" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00021

Reference N° TGS5.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.086.681 652.009

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Failure mechanisms during galvanising Acronym: FAMEGA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Hot dip zinc galvanising is used extensively throughout Europe for the corrosion protection of structural steelwork because of its resistance to damage, minimal maintenance requirements, longevity and low lifetime costs. Cracking during the galvanising process can occur, however, particularly in the welded higher strength steels, which are being increasingly used. These cracks can remain hidden under the zinc layer and are of serious concern with regard to the load carrying capacity, fatigue resistance and integrity of structural members and fabrications used for applications such as stadium roof structures, where public safety is paramount. It is proposed that the causes and mechanisms of cracking are fully investigated and guidance for its eradication produced.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Bill RUDD

Direct line: +(44) 1709/820 166

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Boris DONNAY

Direct line: +(352) 53 13 21 74

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 54 79 64 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

UNIV KAISERSLAUTERN

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Benedikt LÖSER

Direct line: +(49) 631/205 3109

Organisation: UNIV KAISERSLAUTERN TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT KAISERSLAUTERN - FACHGEBIET STAHLBAU Department: Gebäude 14, Raum 503 Address: Paul-Ehrlich-Strasse 14

Direct fax: +(49) 631/205 3555 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-67663 KAISERSLAUTERN (P)

IWT

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Peter LANGENBERG

Direct line: +(49) 241/1682 859

Organisation: IWT INGENIEURBÜRO FÜR WERKSTOFFTECHNIK Address: Mühlental Strasse 44

Direct fax: +(49) 241/1682 897 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52066 AACHEN (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783782 Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 2253 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Ferrous Metallurgy Address: Intzestrasse 1 DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

UNIV CANTABRIA

Responsible: Prof. Federico GUTIERREZ-SOLANA

Direct line: +(34) 942/20 18 19

Organisation: UNIV CANTABRIA UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA - DPTO DE CIENCIA E ING. DEL TERRENO Y MAT. Address: Ets de Ing. de caminos canales y puertos

Direct fax: +(34) 942/20 18 18 e-mail: [email protected]

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Reference N° TGS5.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.766.060 1.059.636

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Fundamental aspects of corrosion and delamination behaviour of novel zinc alloy coatings and Zn-intermetallic phases Acronym: ZINC-ALLOY OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Superior corrosion, welding and forming properties have been documented for Zn-X alloys prepared from diffusion coupling. A vast range of surface phases and structures may be prepared using these techniques with the promise of new and unprecedented applications. This project seeks to clarify the relationship between the improved cosmetic and perforation corrosion resistance and the nature of the alloy and surface composition and structure. Particular emphasis will be placed on the choice of X (for Mg, Ti, Cr, Fe, Mn) and the nature and depth distribution of the resulting oxide layers. Specific guidelines for directed product engineering will be given.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MPIE

Responsible: Dr. Michael ROHWERDER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792-442

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792-218 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

DOC

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Monika RIEMER

Direct line: +(49) 231/844 32 26

Organisation: TKS THYSSENKRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 231/844 34 70 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs. Maiwenn LARNICOL

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 62 40

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Department: Finishing and Coating Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21 Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59)

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 62 62 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr P.S. LEGOOD

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 148

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

ARCELOR

Responsible: Dr. Kevin OGLE

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 15

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS5 :"Finishing and coating" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00046

Reference N° TGS5.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.435.539 861.324

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2007

Title: Characterizing the surface waviness of hot dip galvanized steel sheets for optical high-quality paintability Acronym: CARSTEEL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Wainess in the surface of steel sheets may cause waviness in the topcoat ("orange peel effect") of painted sheets. This is undesirable because it impairs the optical impression and customers interpret this as bad paint quality. Therefore, the production of high quality sheets needs the control of wavines in the sheet surface. At present, this is difficult since the car producers demand different parameters to quantify the waviness with regard to the paintability. The aim of the project is to characterize and to optimise the paintability of hot dip galvanized sheets on the basis of new developed uniform parameters (new European standard) accepted by both the steel and the automotive industry.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Oswald DEUTSCHER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 243

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: Wear and Surface Technology Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 923 243 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Dieter PAESOLD

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 88 61

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 88 61 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr. Rer. Nat. Kerstin ULLRICH

Direct line: +(49) 5341/21 40 68

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Eisenhüttenstrasse, 99

Direct fax: +(49) 5341/21 29 63 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38239 SALZGITTER (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Hans-Gerd WEYEN

Direct line: +(49) 203/52 44 206

Organisation: TKS THYSSENKRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52 24 532 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Mr Simon JUPP

Direct line: +(31) 2514/92910

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: Gebow 3F22.1-322 Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 2514/70242 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN

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Reference N° TGS5.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.412.523 847.513

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 31/12/2007

Title: On-line topography measurement of uncoated/coated deterministic or random surfaces Acronym: TOPOMETER OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS More stringent customer requirements and the need to increase productivity are two of the numerous reasons that push the steel makers to deliver higher surface quality strips. Even with the recent improvements, the strip surface is not yet under control. In that aim, an on-line topography sensor will be developed following a completely new approach. By means of that sensor, it becomes possible to calculate 3D parameters to be defined in the course of the project and that are able to better characterise the surface properties. These 3D surface data will allow the three industrial partners to understand better the influence of the various production parameters on the surface topography by means of modelling. That work will be realised at various plants to cover various types of textures (EBT, PRETEX, random) as well as coated and un-coated products. The final result will be a better product control at lower cost resulting in a higher competitiveness.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs. Geneviève MOREAS

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 63 06

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 64 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Guillermo VECINO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 64 39

Organisation: ACERALIA ARCELOR ESPANA Department: I&R Address: Apartado 90

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33480 AVILES (ASTURIAS) (P)

SIDMAR

Responsible: Dr. Ir. Frederik VAN DE VELDE

Direct line: +(32) 9 347 22 25

Organisation: SIDMAR SIDMAR N.V. Address: John Kennedylaan 51

Direct fax: +(32) 9 347 49 22 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9042 GENT (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr. Mathias STOLZENBERG

Direct line: +(49) 5341/21 3186

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: Online Testing and Sensor Technology Address: Eisenhüttenstrasse, 99

Direct fax: +(49) 5341/21 3816 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38239 SALZGITTER

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Reference N° TGS5.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.673.309 1.003.986

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Self-healing at cut-edge Acronym: CUT-EDGE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This project will focus on the development of self-healing functions of coated steel sheet and in particular the problem of cut edge corrosion. This is the major limiting factor for the use of organic coatings on sheet steel, since these products must ultimately be cut, exposing metal surface to the atmosphere at the cut edge. To offer protection in this damaged area, the coating system must be endowed with "self-healing" properties, i.e. the ability of the coating to function through a distance to passivate exposed areas. Special emphasis will be on a respective functionalization of the zinc coating itself.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MPIE

Responsible: Dr. Michael ROHWERDER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792-442

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792-218 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Kevin OGLE

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 15

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

DOC

Responsible: Dr. Carmen OSTWALD

Direct line: +(49) 231 844 39 13

Organisation: DOC DOC DORTMUNDER OBERFLÄCHENCENTRUM GmbH Address: Eberhardstraße 12

Direct fax: +(49) 231 844 34 70 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44145 DORTMUND (P)

ITMA

Responsible: Mrs. Olga CONEJERO

Direct line: +(34) 98/526 53 07

Organisation: ITMA FUNDACION ITMA Address: Edificio ITMA, Parque Tecnológico de Asturias, S/N

Direct fax: +(34) 98/526 55 74 e-mail: [email protected]

Lugo de Llanera ES-33428 LLANERA (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Alexander TOMANDL

Direct line: +(43) 70/6585 6828

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOEST-ALPINE STAHL GmbH Address: VOEST-ALPINE Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 70/6980 4941 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4031 LINZ (P)

IST

Responsible: Dr. Alda Maria PEREIRA SIMOES

Direct line: +(351) 21/841 79 63

Organisation: IST INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO Address: Avenida Rovisco Pais

Direct fax: +(351) 21/840 45 89 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1049 001 LISBOA

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RDCS

Responsible: Dr. Patrick CHOQUET

Direct line: +(32) 4/236 95 86

Organisation: RDCS RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT DU GROUPE COCKERILL SAMBRE SCRL Address: Bld de Colonster BP 57

Direct fax: +(32) 4/236 95 37 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire BE-4000 LIEGE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00022

Reference N° TGS5.03/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.347.799 808.679

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: New approaches in electrolytic cleaning of cold rolled steel sheet Acronym: CLEAN OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Cleaning of cold rolled steel is an indispensable step in modern lines for galvanizing of tin, zinc or zinc alloys. The demand for increased efficiency, speed, and reliability contrasts the requirements of the reduction in costs, energy consumption and environmental pollution. These contradictory requirements shall be overcome by applying an appropriate sequence of anodic and cathodic pulses combined with optimized cleaners. Reducing side reactions (hydrogen evolution, bath electrolysis) minimises the consumption of energy and environmental resources. In-line tracking of the cleaning efficiency and the continuous monitoring and conditioning of the cleaning bath composition will help to prove the success made.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MPIE

Responsible: Dr. Achim Walter HASSEL

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792-464

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Department: Research Group Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792-218 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

CRM

Responsible: Dr. Arnaud HENNION

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 62 63

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 62 62 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

GALVALANGE

Responsible: Mr Maurizio FIORRUCCI

Direct line: +(352) 51/868 64 01

Organisation: GALVALANGE GALVALANGE SARL Department: Quality Address: Zone Industrielle Wolser

Direct fax: +(352) 51/868 62 22 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-3401 DUDELANGE (P)

RASSELSTEIN

Responsible: Dr. Helmut OBERHOFFER

Direct line: +(49) 2631/81 49 15

Organisation: RASSELSTEIN RASSELSTEIN GmbH

Direct fax: +(49) 2631/81 44 31 e-mail: [email protected]

Department: Surface Technology Address: Koblenzer Straße 141 DE-56626 ANDERNACH

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VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: DI. Dr. Johann GERDENITSCH

Direct line: +(43) 70/6585 85 02

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Department: R&D Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 70/6585 49 41 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00023

Reference N° TGS5.04/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.328.089 796.853

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Investigation, modelling and control of the influence of the process route on steel strip technological parameters and coating appearance after hot dip galvanising Acronym: IMGALVA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Aim of this proposal will be to optimise quality relevant properties of hot dip galvanised steel strip like technological parameters (yield strength and tensile strength) and coating appearance. The ability to optimise the product in these two fields while producing it is essential for an economically competitive production. Based on suitable measuring techniques of the different quality features on a length-related as well as a piece-related scale the influence of process variables on these features along the relevant process route and related to the length of the product will be investigated, modelled and finally used to implement open-loop quality control strategies.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. Michael LANGER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 203

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 923 203 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr. Mathias STOLZENBERG

Direct line: +(49) 5341/21 3186

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: Online Testing and Sensor Technology Address: Eisenhüttenstrasse, 99

Direct fax: +(49) 5341/21 3816 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38239 SALZGITTER (P)

UNIV RIOJA

Responsible: Prof. Joaquín ORDIERES MERE

Direct line: +(34) 941/299 518 or 274 Direct fax: +(34) 941/299518or478or227 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: UNIV RIOJA UNIVERSIDAD DE LA RIOJA Department: Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica Address: Calle Luis de Ulloa, 20 ES-26004 LOGRONO (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Dr. Juan Antonio GONZALEZ

Direct line: +(34) 985/12 62 95

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Innovation and Research Process Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 985/12 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Prof. Bevis HUTCHINSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 88

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Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-114 28 STOCKHOLM Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00021

Reference N° TGS5.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.652.096 991.258

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Optimised productivity and quality of pickling by on-line control of pickled surface Acronym: HIGH-PICK OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS To attain a complete elimination of the oxide from the steel surface is an obvious quality request of pickling. However the overpickling i.e. the attack of iron by the acid solution is also detrimental in terms of productivity and quality. So reaching the exact “just pickled” state is an important issue. That is precisely the objective of this project. It will have a multidisciplinary approach: - Development / adaptation of a number of sensors: to monitor the strip surface, follow the process and assess the aggressiveness of the acid solution - On-line tests in several industrial lines - Statistical analysis of overall pickling phenomena. All the data will be used to define the conditions assuring optimised operation i.e. full pickling and no or minimal overpickling. Finally the benefits will be analysed and the transfer conditions will be prepared.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Jean CRAHAY

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 62 30

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Department: Finishing and Coating Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21 Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59)

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 62 62 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Christian ALLELY

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 08

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 11 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

ILVA

Responsible: Eng. Daniele AGAZZANI

Direct line: +(39) 010/607 99 69

Organisation: ILVA ILVA SpA Address: Via Pionierie e Aviatori d'Italia 8

Direct fax: +(39) 010/607 99 53 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-16154 GENOVA (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Holger SCHMERMBECK

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 539

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

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Reference N° TGS5.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.952.127 1.171.277

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: New wiping techniques to produce efficiently the suitable coating layers at high speed in the hot dip galvanising process Acronym: Advanced Wiping OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project deals with the control of the coating weight in the hot dip coating process. The current wiping technology used the gas knife system is limiting with regards to production of low coating weights and the line speeds at which they can be achieved. The development of new wiping techniques should enable a high line speed with a high flexibility on the final coating thickness. Hence, to overcome the current bottleneck of the galvanising line and so to pave the way for increased productivity, to extend possible coating range and high mastering of the production cost.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Olivier BREGAND

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 26

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 62 62 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Marc ANDERHUBER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 43 97

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 04 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Mr Roel MALLENS

Direct line: +(31) 251/493 195

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/470 407 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

ABB AUTOMATION

Responsible: Mr Jan Erik ERIKSSON

Direct line: +(46) 21/340 930

Organisation: ABB ABB INDUSTRIES AB Department: Development, Minerals Address: Fredholmsgatan 22

Direct fax: +(46) 21/148 327 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-72183 VÄSTERAS (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Walter UNGERER

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 42

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 310 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF

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Reference N° TGS5.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.296.030 777.618

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Space efficient curing methods and simulation-aided coating engineering for extending lifetime of aesthetic coil coatings Acronym: SPACE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposal is focused on steel use and the possibilities of space efficient curing methods and structure – property relationships as tools for development of complex coil coatings for exterior architectural applications. The desired properties are new aesthetic surfaces, anti-graffiti properties, anti-bacterial properties, improved scratch resistance and dual-cure systems for improved combination of hardness and formability. Overall objectives are: • To define working range for each curing method and the corresponding coating systems (UV, IR, NIR and thermal curing as reference). • To work out unique performance profiles specific for different polymer and curing chemistries. • To develop 3-layer coil coatings

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TOP ANALYTICA

Responsible: Dr. Heidi FAGERHOLM

Direct line: +(358) 2/282 7781

Organisation: TOP ANALYTICA TOP ANALYTICA OY AB Address: Oldmill, Ruukinkatu 4

Direct fax: +(358) 2/282 7785 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-20540 TURKU (P)

MPIE

Responsible: Dr. Guido GRUNDMEIER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792 290

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792 218 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Mr Mika HAUTALA

Direct line: +(358) 20/592 56 11

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Department: Product Development, Coil Coating Address: Harvialantie 420

Direct fax: +(358) 20/592 50 75 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-13300 HÄMEENLINNA (P)

SSAB

Responsible: Dr. Per-Erik SUNDELL

Direct line: +(46) 243/717 44

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB

Direct fax: +(46) 243/716 70 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-78184 BORLÄNGE (P)

SURFACE SPEC.

Responsible: Dr. Marc HEYLEN

Direct line: +(32) 2/334 57 85

Organisation: SURFACE SPEC. SURFACE SPECIALITIES SA Department: TSD Address: Allée de la Recherche 60

Direct fax: +(32) 2/334 59 95 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-1070 ANDERLECHT (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Bernhard STRAUß

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 6989

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 6004 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ

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Reference N° TGS5.4/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.693.189 1.015.914

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: Development and evaluation of coatings and surface conditions on steel for antibacterial and easy to clean properties Acronym: DECOBIOF OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Microbial growth in steel components may cause corrosion, odour, staining, and in certain cases serious healthy problems. Today, there is a special interest in what it is called “hygienic surfaces” with refers not only to a surface that provides anti-microbial activity, but also to a surface which looks clean or even with a self cleaning behaviour. These properties can be achieved with specific coatings or via surface substrate modification. The development and evaluation of hygienic surfaces on steel for antibacterial and easy to clean properties is the main objective of this proposal.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

INASMET

Responsible: Ms Virginia MADINA

Direct line: +(34) 943/00 37 00

Organisation: INASMET Fundación INASMET Address: Paseo Mikeletegui 2

Direct fax: +(34) 943/00 38 00 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-20009 SAN SEBASTIAN- GUIPUZCOA (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Stuart READ

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 293

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

MPIE

Responsible: Dr. Guido GRUNDMEIER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792 290

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792 218 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

OCAS

Responsible: Dr. Swapan Kumar GHOSH

Direct line: +(32) 9/345 12 38

Organisation: OCAS ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM VOOR AANWENDING VAN STAAL N.V. Department: Surface functionalisation department Address: John Kennedylaan 3

Direct fax: +(32) 9/345 12 04 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9060 ZELZATE (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Mr Dan JACOBSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 44

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

ACERINOX

Responsible: Dr. Maria Victoria MATRES

Direct line: +(34) 956/62 93 83

Organisation: ACERINOX ACERINOX SA Department: Corrosion Lab Address: Villa de Palmones

Direct fax: +(34) 956/62 94 28 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-11379 LOS BARRIOS (CADIZ)

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CSM

Responsible: Dr.ssa Maria Grazia SERRA

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 03

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00052

Reference N° TGS5.5/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.265.704 759.422

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Improvement of line productivity and of immersed hot dip galvanizing roll lifetime by dross build-up-control OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The high standard of hot dip coating quality for automotive and industry markets requires no contact between dross and steel sheet. Improvement in terms of coating quality and line productivity can be achieved by decreasing the progressive adhesion of dross on immersed rolls. The objective of this project is to increase the immersed hot dip galvanizing roll lifetime of 30% and consequently line productivity and coating quality by controlling dross build-up phenomena. After identifying on industrial lines the main parameters of dross build-up, some laboratory simulations and modelling work will help us to understand the mechanism explaining dross build-up and to propose, evaluate and test some industrial solutions to avoid it.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mme Claudie DULCY

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 43 74

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Department: Metal Coating Process Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Yves HARDY

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 62 37

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 62 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Josef HAGLER

Direct line: +(43) 70 6585 36 02

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 70 6980 49 41 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

EKO STAHL

Responsible: Mr Gunter WIEDNER

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37 69 51

Organisation: EKO STAHL EKO STAHL Department: Hot dip galvanising line Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37 65 6951 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15872 EISENHÜTTENSTADT (P)

FQZ

Responsible: Mr Peter FOERSTER

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37 23 06

Organisation: FQZ BRANDENBURG FORSCHUNGS- UND QUALITÄTSZENTRUM BRANDENBURG GmbH Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37 58 71 e-mail: [email protected]

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Reference N° TGS5.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.566.642 939.984

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Novel annealing procedures for improving HDG of HSS Acronym: NOVANNEAL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The inert oxides of modern high strength steels are a major problem for hot dip galvanizing. Especially interesting from the industrial point of view are concepts to avoid surface oxide formation by enhancing internal oxidation by increasing the dew point. The idea of the project is to investigate simpler to apply alternatives to these existing concepts, as for example the lowering of the hydrogen content in the forming gas. Other questions involve whether prediction tools for wettability can be developed by completing the research recently made and how far wettability and adhesion of the zinc coating to the steel are correlated.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MPIE

Responsible: Priv.-Doz.Dr. Michael SPIEGEL

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792 915

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792 218 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

DOC

Responsible: Mr Ronny LEUSCHNER

Direct line: +(49) 231/844 5462

Organisation: DOC DOC DORTMUNDER OBERFLÄCHENCENTRUM GmbH Address: Eberhardstraße 12

Direct fax: +(49) 231/844 3470 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44145 DORTMUND (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Mr Gerhard ANGELI

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585-73030

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL LINZ Address: VOEST-ALPINE Strasse, 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980-6004 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4031 LINZ (P)

CRM

Responsible: Dr. Louis BORDIGNON

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 62 51

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21 Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE

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Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 62 62 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS5 :"Finishing and coating" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00016

Reference N° TGS5.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.556.741 934.046

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Development of a waviness measurement for coated products Acronym: WAVIMETER OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Waviness is an important parameter as, if it is above defined limits, the steel user does not accept the product because it causes scrap or bad quality in the further processing. But, except for high glossy surfaces, it is mostly not eye visible before painting. So, an on-line measuring system is of great interest for it will measure the waviness not only at the head or tail of coil but all along it. The new system will be developed on the base of CRM on-line microscope integrating high speed components, stitching algorithms and multiprocessor implementation. The project will cover the validation of the technique in laboratory and in industry. Industrial partners will be deeply involved in the industrial validation but also in the analysis of the database so constituted. This database, regrouping waviness measurement and production parameters, will be analysed to define guidelines to improve the process and so the product quality.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs. Geneviève MOREAS

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 63 06

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 64 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Gabriel FRICOUT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 41 97

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 08 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Oswald DEUTSCHER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 243

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: Wear and Surface Technology Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 923 243 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

SEGAL

Responsible: Mr Ernesto MONTAGNA

Direct line: +(32) 4/273 73 20

Organisation: SEGAL SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE GALVANISATION SA - SEGAL Address: Chaussée de Ramioul 50

Direct fax: +(32) 4/273 80 80 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4400 FLEMALLE (IVOZ-RAMET) (P)

ARCELOR ESPANA

Responsible: Mr Guillermo VECINO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 64 39

Organisation: ACERALIA ARCELOR ESPANA Department: I&R Address: Apartado 90

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33480 AVILES (ASTURIAS) Technical Group TGS5 has 14 Projects and 74 Partners Total Projects: 124 - Total Partners: 703

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS6 :"Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00009

Reference N° TGS6.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.634.073 980.444

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Mechanical property models for high strength complex microstructures Acronym: MEPMO OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project aims to reach a deeper understanding on the effect processing has on microstructure related to the mechanical behaviour in high strength complex microstructures present in dual-phase (DP) and multi-phase steels. The effect of the precipitation strengthening, the interaction of soft and hard phases, the impact of internal stresses around hard particles (DP-steels) and the strain partitioning will also be investigated. Besides classical light and electron metallography, EBSD and nanoindentation techniques will be used to characterise the microstructure and to obtain mechanical information. It is also the aim of the project to develop microstructure-property models for such steels in order to get a tool for prediction and design. These models will be validated through experiment.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CEIT

Responsible: Dr. Isabel GUTIERREZ SANZ

Direct line: +(34) 943/21 28 00

Organisation: CEIT CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS E INVESTIGACIONES TECNICAS DE GIPUZKOA Address: Po. de Manuel Lardizábal, 15

Direct fax: +(34) 943/21 30 76 e-mail: [email protected]

Barrio de Ibaeta ES-20018 SAN SEBASTIAN (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Georg PAUL

Direct line: +(49) 203/52-4 41 82

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Department: 360 WSK-WE-WM Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52- 25 938 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Sally PARKER

Direct line: +(44) 1709/82 51 00

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/82 53 37 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Juan Hector BIANCHI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 48

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs Caroline GALLEZ

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 96

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

TU BA

Responsible: Pr. Dr. -Ing. Rudolf KAWALLA

Direct line: +(49) 3731/39 24 79

Organisation: TU BA TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG Address: Akademiestrasse, 6 DE-09596 FREIBERG 142

Direct fax: +(49) 3731/39 36 56 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS6 :"Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00015

Reference N° TGS6.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 932.288 559.373

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Prediction of the mechanical properties at hot strip processing plants Acronym: PREMPROP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project aims to reach a deeper understanding on the effects, which have the subsequent processing of hot strip material on its mechanical behaviour. While it is possible to predict the mechanical properties of as-hot rolled strips at the hot strip mill, models for subsequent processes as pickling or temper rolling, which have also a noticeable influence on the mechanical properties, have to be build up. Also ageing in the course and after the subsequent processing has to be considered. These effects will be studied for CMn, micro alloyed and bainite-ferrite steels in order to develop microstructure-property models for such steels to get a tool for the optimisation of these processes.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TKS

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Georg PAUL

Direct line: +(49) 203/52-4 41 82

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Department: 360 WSK-WE-WM Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52- 25 938 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs Caroline GALLEZ

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 96

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Astrid PERLADE

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 41 93

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00020

Reference N° TGS6.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.884.928 1.130.958

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 28/02/2007

Title: Materials for increased performance in sustainable fuel combustion Acronym: BIOWAS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS There is a EU policy to increase the total amount of energy from renewable resources from 6% to 12% by 2010. Energy from waste and biomass represents the largests contributor of energy generated from renewables and is likely to make the largest contribution to the proposed increase. This combustion processes involve aggressive high temperature environments with HCI as the dominant aggressive species. The project aims to an understanding of mechanisms of oxide scale breakdown with respect to the use of preoxidation as a method of alloy protection. Furthermore, it provides corrosion data from laboratory and field testing and facilitates the selection and use of existing stainless steels and coatings on carbon steel for these conditions.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MPIE

Responsible: Priv.-Doz.Dr. Michael SPIEGEL

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792 915

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792 218 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF

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CUTEC

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Stefan VODEGEL

Direct line: +(49) 5323/933 122

Organisation: CUTEC CLAUSTHALER UMWELTTECHNIKINSTITUT GmbH Address: Leibnizstraße 23

Direct fax: +(49) 5323 933 102 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38678 CLAUSTHAL-ZELLERFELD (P)

USTUTT

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Klaus R.G. HEIN

Direct line: +(49) 711/685 34 87

Organisation: IVD UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGART- INST. VERFAHREN & DAMPFKESSELWESEN Address: Pfaffenwaldring 23

Direct fax: +(49) 711/685 34 91 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70569 STUTTGART (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Rachel PETTERSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 64

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Gervásio FERREIRA PIMENTA

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 38

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Department: Laboratory of Materials and Metallurgy (LABMM) Address: Estrada Nacional 249 - Km 3

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 04 e-mail: [email protected]

Cabanas - Leiao (TagusPark) PT-2781 OEIRAS CODEX (P)

INASMET

Responsible: Mr Iñaki AZKARATE

Direct line: +(34) 943/003 700

Organisation: INASMET Fundación INASMET Address: Paseo Mikeletegui 2

Direct fax: +(34) 943/003 800 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-20009 SAN SEBASTIAN- GUIPUZCOA (P)

ECOSESTO

Responsible: Mr Franco BELLEI

Direct line: +(39) 02 24 33 49 12

Organisation: ECOSESTO ECOSESTO SPA Address: Via G. E. Falck 63

Direct fax: +(39) 02 24 33 49 19 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-2099 SESTO SAN GIOVANNI (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Franco MANCIA

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 54 35

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 52 02 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA

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Reference N° TGS6.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.033.709 620.226

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Metallurgical impact of hot asymmetric rolling Acronym: MIHAR OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Microstructure refinement is one of the best metallurgical solutions to decrease alloying elements at given mechanical properties allowing cost reduction and recyclability-weldability-coatability-toughness improvement especially in high strength steels or increase mechanical properties at a given chemical composition. At the hot rolling stage, grain refinement is promoted by the use of high reductions in the last stands. However in the conventional rolling practice the reduction is limited in those last stands, especially due to the high rolling loads. Asymmetric hot rolling could be an interesting way to solve the problems related to high reductions in the last finishing stand of the hot strip mill. That is the reason why the object of this proposal is to study the metallurgical impact of hot asymmetrically rolled steel strips which is a very promising way not only for microstructure refinement but also to decrease rolling force and to modify texture.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mrs. Gwenola HERMAN

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 48

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs. Griet LANNOO

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 90

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ilaria SALVATORI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 57 81

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00024

Reference N° TGS6.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.591.878 955.127

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Cross numerical simulations & characterisations of magnetic steel properties for non destructive evaluation purposes Acronym: NUSIMAG OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Magnetic non-destructive measurements may bring significant improvements in process control. Positive impacts may support the development of products such as IF, low-carbon or UHSS for sheets or 100Cr6 and 35CrMo4 for wire, with potential benefits of 8 M €/y for the European steel community. But applications today have been limited to correlations between magnetic and mechanical properties in restrictive conditions. The proposal aims to give support to this activity by providing an innovative modelling approach of the magnetic properties of the steels mentioned above, completed by a complete set of measurements in laboratory as well as in industrial contexts.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Philip MEILLAND

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 48 59

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 08 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

IEN

Responsible: Dr. Giorgio BERTOTTI

Direct line: +(39) 011/39 19 835

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Direct fax: +(39) 011/39 19 834 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-10135 TORINO (P)

PULV

Responsible: Prof. Michel BERNADOU

Direct line: +(33) 1/41 16 71 70

Organisation: PULV POLE UNIVERSITAIRE LEONARD DE VINCI Department: ESILV and Scientific Computing Department Address: Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénierie Léonard de Vinci

Direct fax: +(33) 1/41 16 71 71 e-mail: [email protected]

12 Av. Léonard de Vinci FR-92916 PARIS LA DEFENSE (P)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Mr Henk T. PLOEGAERT

Direct line: +(31) 251/49 64 03

Organisation: CORUS NL CORUS TECHNOLOGY BV Department: Research laboratory Address: Wenckebachstraat 1

Direct fax: +(31) 251/470 114 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1951JZ VELSEN NOORD (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Jacinto ALBARRAN SANZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 17 98

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: New Products Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

SOLLAC LORRAINE

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Jacques MAREZ

Direct line: +(33) 3/82 51 60 88

Organisation: SOLLAC SOLLAC LORRAINE Department: Process Development Address: Avenue des Tilleuls 17

Direct fax: +(33) 3/82 51 60 11 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57191 FLORANGE CEDEX Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00025

Reference N° TGS6.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.078.008 646.805

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Influence of tramp elements (P, Cu, S, Sn) on the Mannesmann effect in the transversal hot rolling of engineering steels Acronym: MANNESTRAMP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project is focused to evaluate the influence of the content of some tramp elements on the formation of internal axial microcracks due to Mannesmann effect in the transverse hot rolling of engineering steels.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Jacinto ALBARRAN SANZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 17 98

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: New Products Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) 146

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

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ASCOMETAL

Responsible: Mr Boris KIEBER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 73 65

Organisation: ASCOMETAL CREAS ASCOMETAL CREAS Department: CREAS Simulation Research Group Address: Avenue de France

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 73 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57301 HAGONDANGE CEDEX (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Helena GOUVEIA

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 00

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Department: Production Technologies Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 26 e-mail: [email protected]

Talaide PT-2740 120 PORTO SALVO-OEIRAS (P)

FHG

Responsible: Mr Matthias KOLBE

Direct line: +(49) 371/5397 337

Organisation: FhG/IWU FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG e.V. Address: Reichenhainer Straße 88

Direct fax: +(49) 371/5397 298 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-09126 CHEMNITZ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00026

Reference N° TGS6.03/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.731.619 1.038.972

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: New design concept of stainless steels for structural applications Acronym: CONSTAINSSA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The proposed project aims at determining the composition and the fabrication cycle of a family of new high-nitrogen austenitic stainless steels, less expensive than those presently on the market, that combine resistance to corrosion, high ductility and toughness with a high mechanical strength. The expected balance performance/costs for products designed for the Strip Casting route will considerably improve the potential of Stainless Steels as structural materials, opening wide new market opportunities. In addition, this new technique allows alloying more nitrogen without producing defects, increasing austenite stability and mechanical strength. Laboratory testing will suggest the composition for testing on full scale pilot production. Steel performance will be evaluate on prototypes of structural components.

State of progress:

Research technically completed; no publication foreseen

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Giuseppe ABBRUZZESE

Direct line: +(39) 0744/48 73 05

Organisation: CSM CSM - SEDE DI TERNI Address: Viale B. Brin 218

Direct fax: +(39) 0744/487 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-05100 TERNI (P)

TKS-NR

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Michael SACHTLEBER

Direct line: +(49) 211/7107 521

Organisation: TKN THYSSEN KRUPP NIROSTA

Direct fax: +(49) 211/7107 311 e-mail: [email protected]

Address: Hildener Strasse, 80 147

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TKAST

Responsible: Dr.Ing. Antonio BUFALINI

Direct line: +(39) 0744/490 609

Organisation: TKAST THYSSENKRUPP ACCIAI SPECIALI TERNI SpA Address: Viale B. Brin, 218

Direct fax: +(39) 0744/490 757 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-05100 TERNI (P)

VAI

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Dr. Gerald HOHENBICHLER

Direct line: +(43) 70/6592 54 67

Organisation: VAI VOEST-ALPINE INDUSTRIEANLAGENBAU GmbH & Co Address: Turmstrasse 44

Direct fax: +(43) 70/6980 26 40 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4031 LINZ (P)

EMO ORODJARNA

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Renato FIJAVZ

Direct line: +(386) 3/4282 141

Organisation: EMO ORODJARNA EMO-ORODJARNA d.o.o. Address: Bezigrajska cesta 10

Direct fax: +(386) 3/4282 141 e-mail: [email protected]

SI-3000 CELJE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00027

Reference N° TGS6.04/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.598.182 958.910

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2004 31/08/2007 31/08/2007

Title: Integrative simulation of advanced protective gas electro-slag-remelting for the production of high-quality steels Acronym: ISA-PESR OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project objective is the development of a numerical modelling tool as industry-oriented software for the advanced protective gas electroslag remelting (PESR) process. It covers all of the critical aspects of the PESR process such as: multi-phase/component phenomena in the slag zone; heat/mass transfer and convection during remelting and ingot solidification; Lorentz forces and ohmic heating; reduction of inclusions; prediction/optimisation of ingot microstructure etc.. The suggested integrative simulation approach will definitely diminish the extremely costly trial and error practice and thus enable the European steel industry to improve product quality, optimise operation parameters, and save energy and resources.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MUL

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Andreas LUDWIG

Direct line: +(43) 3842/402 22 20

Organisation: MUL MONTANUNIVERSITÄT LEOBEN Address: Franz-Josef Strasse 18

Direct fax: +(43) 3842/402 22 02 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8700 LEOBEN (P)

ALD-VT AG

Responsible: Dr. Matthias BLUM

Direct line: +(49) 6181/307 31 41

Organisation: ALD-VT AG ALD VACUUM TECHNOLOGIES AG Address: Wilhem-Rohn-Straße 35

Direct fax: +(49) 6181/307 33 80 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-63450 HANAU (P)

BEG

Responsible: DI Roland RABITSCH

Direct line: +(43) 3862/20 79 40

Organisation: BEG BÖHLER EDELSTAHL GMBH & CO KG Department: Metallurgical Process Development Address: Mariazellerstrasse 25

Direct fax: +(43) 3862/20 75 85 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8605 KAPFENBERG (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Andrea CAROSI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 85 148

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS6 :"Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades" Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 88 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

ESI GROUP

Responsible: Dr. Mark SAMONDS

Direct line: +(33) 4/78 14 12 00

Organisation: ESI SOFTWARE ESI SOFTWARE SA Department: Metallurgy Technologies Address: 99 rue des Solets, SILIC 112

Direct fax: +(33) 4/78 14 12 01 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-94513 RUNGIS Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00028

Reference N° TGS6.05/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.563.708 938.225

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: New ecological and low cost answers to end-user demands on high performance steel components Acronym: CARBAIN OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project is focused on the development of ecological and low cost innovative production routes and tailored steel grades to fulfil end-users demand on high performance steel components. To obtain this goal, the synergies between high temperature grain size control and vacuum carburising followed by gas quenching technologies as well as a new production route for dry bainitising through gas quenching will be investigated. Development of modified steel grades, improved heat treatment facilities and modelling will be performed and checked on actual industrial components and compared to conventional current routes to quantify economical and environmental savings.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Jacinto ALBARRAN SANZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 17 98

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: New Products Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

ASCOMETAL

Responsible: Mrs. Elvire CHARBONNELLE

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 73 66

Organisation: ASCOMETAL CREAS ASCOMETAL CREAS Department: Metallurgy Reserach Group Address: Avenue de France

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 73 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57301 HAGONDANGE CEDEX (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr P.E. REYNOLDS

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 310

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Institut für Eisenhüttenkunde Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 224 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

ALD-VT AG

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Klaus LÖSER

Direct line: +(49) 6181/307 33 66 149

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS6 :"Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades" Organisation: ALD-VT AG ALD VACUUM TECHNOLOGIES AG Department: R&D Address: Wilhem-Rohn-Straße 35

Direct fax: +(49) 6181/307 33 30 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-63450 HANAU (P)

PERKINS

Responsible: Dr. Andrew McGILVRAY

Direct line: +(44) 1733/58 32 12

Organisation: PERKINS PERKINS ENGINES Co Ltd Department: Materials Engineering Address: Vicarage Farm Road Eastfield GB- PETERBOROUGH PE1 5NA (P)

Direct fax: +(44) 1733/58 42 58 e-mail: [email protected]

BOSCH

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Jochen SCHWARZER

Direct line: +(49) 711/811 207 35

Organisation: BOSCH ROBERT BOSCH GmbH Address: Robert Bosch Straße 2

Direct fax: +(49) 711/811 15 10 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-71701 SCHWIEBERDINGEN (P)

ZF

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Jörg KLEFF

Direct line: +(49) 7541/77 76 49

Organisation: ZF ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG Address: Graf-von-Soden-Platz 1

Direct fax: +(49) 7541/77 90 76 49 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-88045 FRIEDRICHSCHAFEN Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00029

Reference N° TGS6.06/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.516.104 909.663

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Intense precipitation strengthening of bainitic flat and long products - mechanisms, means and process routes Acronym: PREST OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Modern high-strength, high-toughness bainitic steels derive their favourable properties from the ultrafine bainitic ferrite grains in which the contribution from precipitation strengthening is of paramount importance. The precipitation strengthening reactions in bainitic ferrite remain, however, unclear. This project will exploit the benefits of intense precipitation by Ti,Nb,V,Cu to increase strength while improving ductility and toughness by lowering the carbon content. Models will be developed to predict precipitation behaviour and strength properties and these will be utilised to aid industrial scale evaluation of new high-strength steels with low and ultra-low carbon contents as well as engineering bainitic steels.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Stanislaw ZAJAC

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 84

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Metallography Research Group Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

ASCOMETAL

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Pierre DIERICKX

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 73 16

Organisation: ASCOMETAL ASCOMETAL CREAS Department: CREAS Metallurgy Address: B.P. 70 045

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 73 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57301 HAGONDANGE CEDEX (P)

IMZ

Responsible: Dr. Roman KUZIAK

Direct line: +(48) 32/234 52 41 150

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS6 :"Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades" Organisation: IMZ INSTYTUT METALURGII ZELAZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA Department: Laboratory Address: ul. Karola Miarki 12

Direct fax: +(48) 32/234 53 00 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-44100 GLIWICE (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Thierry IUNG

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 40

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

OCAS

Responsible: Mr Joachim ANTONISSEN

Direct line: +(32) 9/345 13 76

Organisation: OCAS ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM VOOR AANWENDING VAN STAAL N.V. Department: Carbon steel Address: John Kennedylaan 3

Direct fax: +(32) 9/345 12 04 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9060 ZELZATE (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Dr. Jukka KÖMI

Direct line: +(358) 2059/223 58

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Department: Corporate R&D Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 2059/231 01 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Jacinto ALBARRAN SANZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 17 98

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: New Products Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00030

Reference N° TGS6.07/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.174.656 704.794

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Refinement and development of homogeneous microstructures through the thickness of heavy products in V-steels Acronym: REHOMI OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Acicular ferrite microstructure, which provides effective grain (structural) refinement, is one of the most desired microstructure that improves both strength and toughness. Recent experimental results strongly indicate that a fine acicular ferrite microstructure can be obtained by proper use of vanadium microadditions. To develop such a microstructure homogeneously through the thickness of heavy products, a new cooling strategy, called Alternate Water Cooling, is proposed to cool in-depth heavy products. In this work, the effect of V and the cooling process in promoting an acicular ferrite microstructure homogeneously distributed through the thickness of heavy plates and long products will be investigated as a method for improvement of both strength and toughness.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Boris DONNAY

Direct line: +(352) 53/13 21 74

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Direct fax: +(352) 54/79 64 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Carlos CAPDEVILLA MONTES

Direct line: +(34) 91 553 89 00

Organisation: CENIM - CSIC CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES METALURGICAS Address: Avenida Gregorio del Amo 8

Direct fax: +(34) 91 534 74 25 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28040 MADRID (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs Astrid de RO

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 62 64

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Department: CR WPM PRW - 3F.22 Address: Technologie Park, 9

Fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr. Carl Justus HECKMANN

Direct line: +(49) 203/999 32 35

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Ehinger strasse 200

Direct fax: +(49) 203/999 44 15 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47259 DUISBURG (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Stanislaw ZAJAC

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 84

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Metallography Research Group Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM Contract N° RFS1-CT-2005-00025

Reference N° TGS6.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 85.800 20.000

Duration Dates: 3 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/09/2005 30/09/2005

Title: Microalloying for new steel processes and applications Acronym: MICROAS 05 OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of the present proposal is the organisation and hosting of an International Symposium on the use of microalloying in steels for new processes and applications. The scope of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers and industrialist from the European Union and abroad to discuss developments and new perspectives on microalloying in novel applications and improved steel grades. Within this frame, and given the participation of European researches in previous Conferences on similar topics, the diffusion of results gained on research projects founded by the European Commission Steel RTD programme is assured.

State of progress:

Research completed; no publication

Partners (CO)

CEIT

Responsible: Dr. José Maria RODRIGUEZ IBABE

Direct line: +(34) 943/21 28 00

Organisation: CEIT CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS E INVESTIGACIONES TECNICAS DE GIPUZKOA Address: Po. de Manuel Lardizábal, 15 Barrio de Ibaeta ES-20018 SAN SEBASTIAN 152

Direct fax: +(34) 943/21 30 76 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS6 :"Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00026

Reference N° TGS6.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.215.497 729.299

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Properties improvement by stress-assisted control of the metallurgical transformations for HSS and BH steels Acronym: PISAC OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The nature and the morphology of the microstructures control obviously the mechanical properties of steels especially for HSS and BH steels. The microstructures are usually obtained changing the temperature, the chemical composition and plastic deformation before phase transformations and recrystallisation. A complementary fully innovative approach to microstructure control is proposed here. Applied stress is considered as a new driving force for metallurgical evolutions. Indeed stress effects afford many promising opportunities : - slow down phase transformation for compression like state, - accelerate phase transformation for tension like state, - change the nucleation and so exhibit an impact on structure size (refinement), - provide a specific spatial orientation (texture).

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Olivier BOUAZIZ

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 81

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Georg PAUL

Direct line: +(49) 203/52-4 41 82

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STEEL AG Department: 360 WSK-WE-WM Address: Kaiser-Wilhelmstrasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52- 25 938 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Peter J. EVANS

Direct line: +(44) 1639/87 11 11

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LIMITED Address: Heol Cefn Gwrgan

Ext.: 3336

Direct fax: +(44) 1639/87 23 72 or 40 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- PORT TALBOT SA13 2EZ (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs. Annick DE PAEPE

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 65

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00027

Reference N° TGS6.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.592.775 955.666

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 31/12/2008 31/12/2008

Title: A novel, high-performance, economic steel concept for linepipe and general structural use Acronym: HIPERC OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Several steel companies have confirmed the potential of a niobium-alloyed, low-carbon steel that combines excellent strength and toughness using both air and forced cooling following processing for the heavy pipe market. The metallurgical concept is relevant to other market sectors and this project will develop structure property relationships to define chemical analysis and process route limits of this steel type for a) thick-walled pipe and flat plate, and b) coiled-plate for both pipe and general use. The results will identify and justify what changes are required to Euronorms for the steel to be available for a wide range of uses.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners

153

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CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Lynden DREWETT

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 130

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Volker FLAXA

Direct line: +(49) 5341/21 27 15

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Department: TQEW-Material Development Address: Eisenhüttenstrasse, 99

Direct fax: +(49) 5341/21 38 16 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38239 SALZGITTER (P)

OCAS

Responsible: Mr Martin LIEBEHERR

Direct line: +(32) 9/345 13 56

Organisation: OCAS ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM VOOR AANWENDING VAN STAAL N.V. Department: Substrate and Metallic Coating Development Address: John Kennedylaan 3

Direct fax: +(32) 9/345 12 04 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9060 ZELZATE (P)

UGENT

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Ir. Wim DE WAELE

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 32 56

Organisation: UNIV GENT UNIVERSITEIT GENT Address: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 78 85 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9000 GENT (P)

CEIT

Responsible: Dr. Antonio MARTIN MEIZOSO

Direct line: +(34) 943/21 28 00

Organisation: CEIT CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS E INVESTIGACIONES TECNICAS DE GIPUZKOA Address: Po. de Manuel Lardizábal, 15

Direct fax: +(34) 943/21 30 76 e-mail: [email protected]

Barrio de Ibaeta ES-20018 SAN SEBASTIAN (P)

IS

Responsible: Dr. Boguslaw CZWORNOG

Direct line: +(48) 32/231 00 11

Organisation: IS INSTYTUT SPAWALNICTWA Address: Blogoslawionego Czeslawa 16/18

Direct fax: +(48) 32/231 46 52 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-44-100 GLIWICE (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783782 Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 2253 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Ferrous Metallurgy Address: Intzestrasse 1 DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

NPC

Responsible: Dr. Hardy MOHRBACHER

Direct line: +(49) 211/1380 115

154

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS6 :"Physical metallurgy and design of new generic steel grades" Organisation: NPC NIOBIUM PRODUCTS COMPANY GmbH Department: Technical Development of Products and Marketing Address: Steinstrasse 28

Direct fax: +(49) 211/329 176 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40210 DÜSSELDORF (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Dr. David PORTER

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 22 266

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Department: Product Development, Hot Rolled Products Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 23 101 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE (P)

UNIV MARIBOR

Responsible: Assoc. Prof. Dr Nenad GUBELJAK

Direct line: +(386) 2/220 76 61

Organisation: UMFS UNIVERZA V MARIBORU Address: Smetanova 17

Direct fax: +(386) 2/220 79 90 e-mail: [email protected]

SI-2000 MARIBOR Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00028

Reference N° TGS6.4/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.158.208 694.924

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Modification of textural distribution in hot rolled stainless steels using asymmetric hot rolling technique Acronym: ASTEX OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The presence of orientation bands in hot rolled strips, due to a columnar solidification structure that can hardly be broken by conventional symmetric hot rolling, originates in final products of ferritic stainless steels a surface defect known as “ridging” (or roping) and has a detrimental effect on deep drawing ability. The aim of this project is to investigate the combined effect of the asymmetric hot rolling (e.g. rolling performed using different roll diameters) and the influence of deformation given in the final passes on the microstructural and textural distribution in the hot rolled strip and the resultant microstructure textures and mechanical properties in final gauge ferritic stainless strips, as a possible solution to the roping phenomena and for improving deep drawing ability.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ilaria SALVATORI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 57 81

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Hendrik VANDEKINDEREN

Direct line: +(32) 4/264 57 74

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Department: Department of Solidification, Rolling and Thermal T Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 4/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

UGINE & ALZ France

Responsible: Dr. Francis CHASSAGNE

Direct line: +(33) 3/21 63 20 48

Organisation: U&A UGINE & ALZ Department: Centre de Recherches d'Isbergues Address: rue Roger Salengro

Direct fax: +(33) 3/21 63 20 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-62330 ISBERGUES

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CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. John BUTLER

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 323

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00029

Reference N° TGS6.5/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.796.570 1.077.942

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Toughness and ductility improvement in complex microstructure HSS by means of microstructural parameters optimization Acronym: MISTRETO OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS High and ultra-high strength- steels with yield strengths above 1000 MPa are now increasingly required by the end users. However, when increasing the strength, the toughness, ductility and formability are impaired. Fine and complex multiphase microstructures allow to improve these properties. However, increasing the complexity of the microstructure makes more and more difficult to identify the microstructural features that are directly related to the mechanical behaviour. This project aims to improve toughness and ductility of high strength steels with complex bainitic/martensitic microstructures and dual phase steels, by identifying the microstructure constituents which control these properties. Models will be developed to predict toughness and ductility behaviour and these will be utilised to aid industrial scale evaluation of new high-strength steels.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Andrea DI SCHINO

Direct line: +(39) 06/50 55 817

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/50 55 461 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CEIT

Responsible: Dr. Isabel GUTIERREZ SANZ

Direct line: +(34) 943/21 28 00

Organisation: CEIT CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS E INVESTIGACIONES TECNICAS DE GIPUZKOA Address: Po. de Manuel Lardizábal, 15

Direct fax: +(34) 943/21 30 76 e-mail: [email protected]

Barrio de Ibaeta ES-20018 SAN SEBASTIAN (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Sebastian MEDINA

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 89 00

Organisation: CENIM - CSIC CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES METALURGICAS Department: Head of Hot Deformation Group Address: Avenida Gregorio del Amo 8

Direct fax: +(34) 91/534 47 25 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28040 MADRID (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mrs. Gwenola HERMAN

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 48

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Stanislaw ZAJAC

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 84

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Metallography Research Group

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

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VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Mag. Martin KLEIN

Direct line: +(43) 70/6585 3895

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Department: B3E Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 70/6980 4338 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00030

Reference N° TGS6.6/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.436.332 861.800

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Metallurgical design of high strength austenitic Fe-C-Mn steels with excellent formability Acronym: Metaldesign OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This project is aimed at deeply investigating the basic TWIP steel metallurgy focusing on the following aspects: recrystallization and grain growth behaviour, precipitation, as well as the metallurgical aspects linking the microstructure to properties of industrial interest such as mechanical properties, forming, welding and coating ability. Evolution models for the austenite will be modified in order to describe the TWIP steels recrystallization behaviour and allow the design of manufacturing cycles both for hot rolled strip for direct use and cold rolled products.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Alessandro FERRAIUOLO

Direct line: +(39) 0744/487 275

Organisation: CSM CSM - SEDE DI TERNI Address: Viale B. Brin 218

Direct fax: +(39) 0744/470 927 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-05100 TERNI (P)

CEIT

Responsible: Dr. Javier GIL SEVILLANO

Direct line: +(34) 943/212 800

Organisation: CEIT CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS E INVESTIGACIONES TECNICAS DE GIPUZKOA Address: Po. de Manuel Lardizábal, 15

Direct fax: +(34) 943/213 076 e-mail: [email protected]

Barrio de Ibaeta ES-20018 SAN SEBASTIAN (P)

DUFERCO

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Giuseppe PRATOLONGO

Direct line: +(32) 64/272 812

Organisation: DUFERCO DUFERCO LA LOUVIERE SA Department: Metallurgy & Quality Address: Rue des Rivaux, 2

Direct fax: +(32) 64/272 598 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-7100 LA LOUVIERE (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Helena GOUVEIA

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 00

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Department: Production Technologies Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 26 e-mail: [email protected]

Talaide PT-2740 120 PORTO SALVO-OEIRAS (P)

UNIV OULU

Responsible: Prof. Pentti KARJALAINEN

Direct line: +(358) 8/55 32 140

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Direct fax: +(358) 8/55 32 165 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-90401 OULU Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00031

Reference N° TGS6.7/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.212.554 582.992

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Cold heading quality low-carbon ultra-high strength bainitic steels Acronym: COHEADBAIN OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project aims at developing low-carbon high – strength bainitic steels dedicated for cold heading applications without heat treating operations. Next, to design the hot rolling routes giving the optimal bainitic microstructure in the wire rod and bar in terms of headability and the final product properties. Cold headability of commonly used steels is critically sensitive to differences between the mechanical properties of hard (cementite) and soft (ferrite) microstructure constituents. Therefore, one-phase low-carbon precipitation-strengthened bainitic ferrite is an ideal microstructure for cold working operations. On the project completion, semi–finished products of bainitic steel, as well as cold–headed products, will be produced and characterized.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

IMZ

Responsible: Dr. Roman KUZIAK

Direct line: +(48) 32/234 52 41

Organisation: IMZ INSTYTUT METALURGII ZELAZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA Department: Laboratory Address: ul. Karola Miarki 12

Direct fax: +(48) 32/234 53 00 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-44100 GLIWICE (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Stanislaw ZAJAC

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 84

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Metallography Research Group Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

TU BA

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf KAWALLA

Direct line: +(49) 3731/39 24 79

Organisation: TU BA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG, INSTITUT FÜR METALLFORMUNG Department: Institute Address: Bernhard-von-Cotta Strasse, 4

Direct fax: +(49) 3731/39 36 56 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-09596 FREIBERG (P)

MITTAL STEEL HAMBU

Responsible: Dr. Karl STERCKEN

Direct line: +(49) 40/7408-310

Organisation: MITTAL MITTAL STEEL HAMBURG Department: Technical Services Address: Dradenaustrasse 33

Direct fax: +(49) 40/7408-311 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-21129 HAMBURG (P)

MITTAL STEEL POLAND

Responsible: Dr. Jerzy STODOLNY

Direct line: +(48) 12/644 96 97

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Direct fax: +(48) 12/642 11 71 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-30-969 KRAKOW (P)

VMS

Responsible: Dr. Lotfi CHABBI

Direct line: +(41) 41/41 209 5318

Organisation: VMS VON MOOS STAHL AG Department: Development Address: Emmenweidtstrasse 90

Direct fax: +(41) 41/41 209 5310 e-mail: [email protected]

CH-6021 EMMENBRÜCKE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00017

Reference N° TGS6.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.340.492 1.404.296

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Microstructural quantification of multi phase steels Acronym: MICRO-QUANT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS A profound understanding of microstructure-properties relationships of Advanced High Strength steels is of crucial importance to a rational development of these steels. This demands the ability to perform advanced quantification of their complex multi phase microstructures, addressing the full range of microstructural properties that are relevant to their macroscopic mechanical behaviour. This in turn requires a suit of metallographic procedures, primarily based on high-resolution electron optical techniques to deal with the submicron microstructural dimensions. The aim of this project is to develop a range of standardised metallographic procedures dedicated to accurate and reproducible microstructural quantification of complex multi phase microstructures.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Dr. Arjan RIJKENBERG

Direct line: +(31) 251/491 644

Organisation: CORUS NL CORUS TECHNOLOGY BV Address: Wenckebachstraat 1

Direct fax: +(31) 251/470 407 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1951JZ VELSEN NOORD (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Didier HUIN

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 42 03

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

CRM

Responsible: Dr. Ir. Liesbeth BARBE

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 95

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Stanislaw ZAJAC

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 84

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Metallography Research Group Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783

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Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 224 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dr. Volker MARX

Direct line: +(49) 203/52 42729

Organisation: TKS THYSSENKRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Straße 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52 42879 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47161 DUISBURG (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Reinhard HACKL

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 73084

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Department: Microstructure and Surface Analysis Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 6712 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00019

Reference N° TGS6.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.402.388 841.432

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Magnetic field processing for customized microstructures and properties in steels Acronym: MAGPRO OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Phase stability, kinetics of phase transformation and texture evolution in steels are strongly influenced by the application of high magnetic fields. The aim of this project is to investigate the influence of high magnetic field processing on the phase equilibria and on the kinetics of the microstructural evolution in steels and to define the guidelines to develop a new production process to enhance the microstructural properties of steels not achievable by conventional thermomechanical processing routes.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ilaria SALVATORI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 57 81

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CRM

Responsible: Dr. Catherine ELGOYHEN

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 45 766

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 45 834 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Louis URIARTE

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 42

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

CNRS

Responsible: Prof. Eric BEAUGNON

Direct line: +(33) 4/76 88 12 11

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Direct fax: +(33) 4/76 88 12 80 e-mail: [email protected]

FR - 38042 GRENOBLE CEDEX 9 Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00020

Reference N° TGS6.03/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.224.657 734.794

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Novel oxide dispersion strengthened steels obtained by high productivity casting process with innovative injection of suitable special powders Acronym: ODS-STEEL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of the proposal is to develop a new generation of stainless steels obtained by means of dispersion of fine ceramic particles into the metal matrix. The dispersion is realised during the continuous casting process by injecting suitable developed powders into the melt stream. These stainless steels will have: · A modified as-cast structure, as the particles promote an equiaxed solidification by heterogeneous nucleation · Increased mechanical properties at both room and high temperature · Properties insensitive to post heat treatments (e.g. welding) The development activity will be performed on one ferritic, AISI 439 and one austenitic, AISI 301LN stainless grades and on one austenitic special steel. The project and will take into account the whole manufacturing cycle (casting, hot rolling, annealing, cold rolling and annealing) even though the heart of the innovation concerns the injection of the ceramic powder into the melt stream during the casting process. The effect on the mechanical properties, both at room and at high temperature, will be verified by means of appropriate testing for AISI 439. For AISI301LN, the mechanical properties will only be tested at room temperature.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Andrea CAROSI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 85

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 88 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Paul NAVEAU

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 06

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 62 62 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

UGINE & ALZ France

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Denis MITHIEUX

Direct line: +(33) 3/21 63 21 93

Organisation: U&A UGINE & ALZ Department: Metallurgy Address: rue Roger Salengro

Direct fax: +(33) 3/21 63 20 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-62330 ISBERGUES (P)

CAS

Responsible: Ing. Andrea LANDINI

Direct line: +(39) 0165/30 23 52

Organisation: CAS COGNE ACCIAI SPECIALI SpA Department: Process Control Address: Via Paravera 16

Direct fax: +(39) 0165/30 24 23 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-11100 AOSTA

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Reference N° TGS6.04/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.385.699 831.419

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Cold-rolled complex-phase (CP) steel grades with optimised bendability, stretch-flangeability and anisotropy Acronym: CP-steels OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The improvement of the strength-formability balance of advanced high-strength steels is still a challenging task. This project deals with the relationship between microstructure and formability – particularly bendability and stretch-flangeability – of cold-rolled complex-phase steels. Therefore, the transformation behaviour and a wide range of microstructures of such steels will be analysed extensively. The overall goals of this project are to: • Identify microstructures with optimised balance between strength, bendability and stretchflangeability. • Develop guidelines of how to produce the material, by an appropriate alloy design, and well-adjusted processing parameters through several processing routes, i.e. continuous annealing and hot dip galvannealing.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

KIMAB

Responsible: M.Sc. Lena RYDE

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 81

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Cold Processing Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: MSc Päivi TAMMINEN

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 25 124

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Department: Product Development Address: Harvialantie 420

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 25 075 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-13300 HÄMEENLINNA (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Institut für Eisenhüttenkunde Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 224 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

SSAB

Responsible: Dr. Björn CARLSSON

Direct line: +(49) 211/91 25 126

Organisation: SSAB SSAB SWEDISH STEEL GmbH Department: Product Applications - Forming Technology Address: Grafenberger Allee 87

Direct fax: +(49) 211/91 25 129 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Thomas HEBESBERGER

Direct line: +(43) 70/6585 77132

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL LINZ Department: B3E, Research and Development Address: VOEST-ALPINE Strasse, 3

Direct fax: +(43) 70/6980 4338 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4031 LINZ

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Reference N° TGS6.05/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.280.666 768.401

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 31/12/2009 31/12/2009

Title: Avoiding catastrophic corrosion failure of stainless steels Acronym: CORINOX OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Stainless steels are durable, renewable and functional materials for demanding environments, but they have the drawback that pitting, crevice corrosion or stress corrosion cracking can cause serious failures. Materials selection today is often based on corrosion tables which are limited to one or two parameters and rarely correspond well to demanding environments. This project will provide a new methodology for advanced multi-dimensional design curves in terms of temperature, chloride content, pH, potential, load and geometry. Field and laboratory testing will be used to evaluate the risk of fast-growing cracks developing in crevices and the safety margin needed for long-term service.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Rachel PETTERSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 64

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

ACERINOX

Responsible: Dr. Maria Victoria MATRES

Direct line: +(34) 956/62 93 83

Organisation: ACERINOX ACERINOX SA Department: Corrosion Lab Address: Villa de Palmones

Direct fax: +(34) 956/62 94 28 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-11379 LOS BARRIOS (CADIZ) (P)

OUTOKUMPU STAINLES

Responsible: M. Sc. Lic. Anna IVERSEN

Direct line: +(46) 226/81 461

Organisation: OUTOKUMPU OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS AB - ARC Department: Corrosion Address: Koppardalen 65

Direct fax: +(46) 226/81 077 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-77422 AVESTA (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Gervásio FERREIRA PIMENTA

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 38

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Department: Laboratory of Materials and Metallurgy (LABMM) Address: Estrada Nacional 249 - Km 3

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 04 e-mail: [email protected]

Cabanas - Leiao (TagusPark) PT-2781 OEIRAS CODEX (P)

VTT

Responsible: M. Sc. Heikki LEINONEN

Direct line: +(358) 20/722 68 55

Organisation: VTT VTT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Address: Kemistintie 3

Direct fax: +(358) 20/722 70 10 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02044 ESPOO (P)

OUTOKUMPU

Responsible: Dr. Thomas OHLIGSCHLÄGER

Direct line: +(358) 16/453 163

Organisation: OUTOKUMPU OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS OY Address: Tornion tehtaat

Direct fax: +(358) 16/453 295 e-mail: [email protected]

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SANDVIK STEEL

Responsible: Mr Ulf H. KIVISÄKK

Direct line: +(46) 26/26 49 30

Organisation: SANDVIK STEEL AB SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Address: (Storgatan 2)

Direct fax: +(46) 26/25 71 40 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-81181 SANDVIKEN (P)

BEG

Responsible: Dr. Günter HOCHÖRTLER

Direct line: +(43) 3862/20 6577

Organisation: BEG BÖHLER EDELSTAHL GMBH & CO KG Address: Mariazellerstrasse 25

Direct fax: +(43) 3862/20 7430 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-8605 KAPFENBERG (P)

CTO

Responsible: Dr. Pawel DOMZALICKI

Direct line: +(48) 58/5116214

Organisation: CTO CENTRUM TECHNIKI OKRETOWEJ S.A. - SHIP DESIGN AND RESEARCH CENTRE S.A. Department: Corrosion Laboratory Address: Al. Rzeczypospolitej 8

Direct fax: +(48) 58/5116397 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-80-369 GDANSK Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00023

Reference N° TGS6.06/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.265.112 759.067

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Martensitic steels with improved properties Acronym: MARTIMPROP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The maximal strength level for a given steel composition can be realised with the martensitic microstructure. However, as-quenched martensite shows some major drawbacks such as low formability and low toughness level. Tempering at a relatively low temperature and/or keeping a certain amount of residual austenite in the microstructure could improve these properties. Furthermore, an additional low temperature galvanising treatment will provide an additional corrosion resistance to the hot rolled high strength strips. This development will allow the production of coated ultrahigh strength hot rolled steel (TS higher than 1000 MPa) with superior formability and toughness level.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CRM

Responsible: Dr. Ir. Liesbeth BARBE

Direct line: +(32) 9/264 57 95

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Technologie Park, 9

Direct fax: +(32) 9/264 58 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9052 ZWIJNAARDE (GENT) (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Stanislaw ZAJAC

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 84

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Metallography Research Group Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Helmut SPINDLER

Direct line: +(43) 70/6585-75414

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 70/6980-4338 e-mail: [email protected]

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OCAS

Responsible: Dr. Sophie LACROIX

Direct line: +(32) 9/345 13 64

Organisation: OCAS ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM VOOR AANWENDING VAN STAAL N.V. Department: Substrate and Metallic Coating Devlpt Address: John Kennedylaan 3

Direct fax: +(32) 9/345 12 04 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9060 ZELZATE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00024

Reference N° TGS6.07/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 935.659 561.396

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Austenite strengthening and accumulated stress for optimum microstructures in modern bainitic microalloyed steels Acronym: ACTRESS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Project Actress will investigate the role of austenite strengthening on bainite transformation and therefore on microstructure and product properties. Showing characteristics that differ from ferrite-pearlite and martensitic transformations, many features of the bainitic transformation are not yet understood and this project addresses this issue. The research will be focused on modern bainitic microalloyed steels based on those for pipeline applications having a clear need for optimization. An extensive test programme will involve hot rolling simulation, laboratory and industrial rolling. The experimental approach will complement metallographic observations, measurements of mechanical properties and accumulated stress; an innovative method of determining austenite strengthening due to incomplete recrystallisation during rolling.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Sebastian COBO

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 46

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. Sebastian MEDINA

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 89 00

Organisation: CENIM - CSIC CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES METALURGICAS Department: Head of Hot Deformation Group Address: Avenida Gregorio del Amo 8

Direct fax: +(34) 91/534 47 25 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28040 MADRID (P)

UNIV OULU

Responsible: Prof. Pentti KARJALAINEN

Direct line: +(358) 8/55 32 140

Organisation: UNIV OULU UNIVERSITY OF OULU - DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department: Materials Engineering Laboratory Address: Pentti Kaiterankatu 1

Direct fax: +(358) 8/55 32 165 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-90401 OULU (P)

AGDH

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Georg KALLA

Direct line: +(49) 6831/473369

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/4793400 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR

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Reference N° TGS6.08/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.677.657 1.006.595

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Hydrogen embrittlement and delayed fracture of advanced multiphase high-strength steels Acronym: CHARGE&LOAD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) of multiphase high-strength steels is investigated. The aim is to gain fundamental understanding of the relation between the strength, microstructure, hydrogen solubility and diffusion and the mechanisms of HE. Furthermore, the influence of the application environment is studied by carrying out mechanical testing at different loading conditions (strain rate, temperature, deformation path, etc.). In order to study the strain localisation and crack formation mechanisms related to HE, in-situ EBSD analysis will be performed in FESEM during plastic deformation. Based on the results, guidelines to avoid HE will be composed for steel manufacturers and end-users.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

OCAS

Responsible: Dr. Nuri AKDUT

Direct line: +(32) 9/345 13 47

Organisation: OCAS ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM VOOR AANWENDING VAN STAAL N.V. Department: Stainless steel Address: John Kennedylaan 3

Direct fax: +(32) 9/345 12 04 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9060 ZELZATE (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Institut für Eisenhüttenkunde Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 224 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

OUTOKUMPU STAINLES

Responsible: Mr Mats LILJAS

Direct line: +(46) 226/810 93

Organisation: OUTOKUMPU OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS AB - ARC Department: Technology Address: Koppardalen 65

Direct fax: +(46) 226/810 77 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-77422 AVESTA (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Gerd SUSSEK

Direct line: +(49) 203/524 41 93

Organisation: TKS THYSSENKRUPP STEEL AG Department: Forschung, Zentrales Qualitätwesen und Prüftechnik Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/524 32 54 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

HUT

Responsible: Prof. Hannu HÄNNINEN

Direct line: +(358) 9/451 35 30

Organisation: HUT HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY TEKNILLINEN KORKEAKOULU Address: Otakaari 1

Direct fax: +(358) 9/451 35 37 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02015 ESPOO (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Ernst TRAGL

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 3991

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 4338 e-mail: [email protected]

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS7 :"Steel products and applications for automobiles, packaging and home appliances" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00026

Reference N° TGS4.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.081.548 1.248.928

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2007

Title: Local heat treatment of ultra high strength steel Acronym: LOCALHEAT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS High strength steels offer great possibilities for weight reduction, increased saftey and reduced fuel consumption. However, serious problems are connected to production of the high strength steel parts. Low formability, spring back and tool were are such items. The current project aims at reducing these problems through local heat treatment of the steel sheet. Local heat treatment can significantly increase the formability of the steel. Much better formability is achieved in the areas where it is needed, while the high strength is retained elswhere. The proposal contains the whole chain from material producers via equipment makers and subcontractors to end users.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SSAB

Responsible: Dr. Björn CARLSSON

Direct line: +(49) 211/91 25 126

Organisation: SSAB SSAB SWEDISH STEEL GmbH Department: Product Applications - Forming Technology Address: Grafenberger Allee 87

Direct fax: +(49) 211/91 25 129 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Mr Dan JACOBSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 44

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

LGAI

Responsible: Dr. Elisabet RIBERA LLUIS

Direct line: +(34) 439 356 720 00

Organisation: LGAI LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER S.A. Address: Cr. D'Acces a la Facultat Medicina Campus dela UAB

Direct fax: +(34) 439 356 720 01 e-mail: [email protected]

Cerdanyola Del Valles ES-08193 BELLATERRA (P)

ITMA

Responsible: Mrs. Olga CONEJERO

Direct line: +(34) 98/526 53 07

Organisation: ITMA FUNDACION ITMA Address: Edificio ITMA, Parque Tecnológico de Asturias, S/N

Direct fax: +(34) 98/526 55 74 e-mail: [email protected]

Lugo de Llanera ES-33428 LLANERA (P)

AUTOTECH

Responsible: Mr Julian Ruiz RUIZ COROSTOLA

Direct line: +(34) 94/620 50 70

Organisation: AUTOTECH AUTOTECH ENGINEERING AIE Address: Poligono Industrial de Lebario, S/N Cr. De Bilbao a San Sebastian

Direct fax: +(34) 94/620 50 71 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48220 ABADINO - VIZCAYA (P)

FHG

Responsible: Dr. Andreas WEISHEIT

Direct line: +(49) 241 8906 403

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Direct fax: +(49) 241 8906 121 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Filippo PLACIDI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 38

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Department: Components Engineering and Forming Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

MAC

Responsible: Ing. Roberto PASINO

Direct line: +(39) 011 95 01 725

Organisation: MAC M.A.C. METALLURGICA ASSEMBLAGGI CARPENTERIE SpA Address: Via Pavia 65

Direct fax: +(39) 011 95 01 837 e-mail: [email protected]

Fraz. Cascine Vica IT-10098 RIVOLI (P)

ISCO

Responsible: Ing. Sander VAN HOOFT

Direct line: +(31) 416/33 49 21

Organisation: ISCO ISCO TECHNIC B.V. Address: Taxandriaweg 2

Direct fax: +(31) 416/34 17 65 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-5141 PA WAALWIJK (P)

FRIGOSTAMP

Responsible: Dr. Marco RUSSIANI

Direct line: +(39) 432/92 53 53

Organisation: AUTOVIE VENETE AUTOVIE VENETE S.P.A. Address: Via V. Locchi 19

Direct fax: +(39) 432/92 53 99 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-34123 TRIESTE (P)

ALTAIR

Responsible: Ing. Paolo CAVALLO

Direct line: +(39) 011/900 78 10

Organisation: ALTAIR ALTAIR ENGINEERING SRL Address: Via San Luigi 20

Direct fax: +(39) 011/900 77 12 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-10043 ORBASSANO (P)

WAGON

Responsible: Mr Richard EDWARDS

Direct line: +(44) 1543/36 42 42

Organisation: WAGON WAGON INDUSTRIAL LIMITED -WAGON AUTOMOTIVE Address: Edrose Works, Pelsall Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1553/36 42 92 e-mail: [email protected]

Brownhills GB- WALSALL WS8 7HP

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS7 :"Steel products and applications for automobiles, packaging and home appliances" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00023

Reference N° TGS7.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.232.062 739.237

Duration Dates: 45 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/05/2007

Title: Influence of flowforming process parameters on the fatigue behaviour of high strength steel wheel for automotive industry Acronym: Hi-FLOW OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposal addresses the development of knowledge about the utilisation of the well know flowforming technology to relatively new components as wheel rim made by thin sheet, and utilising high strength (HSS) or Ultra High Strength (UHSS) steels. One of the most important aspect which is aimed by the proposoal is to clarify about the effects of the sheet metal forming process (flowforming) on the fatigue performance. The current situation denotes an increasing demand of extension of the technology to non-traditional application fields (wheel rim), mainly because of the request of weight reduction and structural behaviour optimisation. Dispite of this increasing demand the knowledge about technological limitations and advantages of the process is not so deep, and there is a lack in confidence about the effects of the process conditions on the fatigue performances. This represents a limitation to the extension of technoloy, especially if new HSS materials are addressed. This research project would concretely contribute to the limitation of this obstacle to the diffusion of the technology. Predictive simulation models are proposed in this work to help in order to solve the present obstacles. These simulation are based on FEM models and integrate process and fatigue life simulation.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Filippo PLACIDI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 38

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Department: Components Engineering and Forming Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

ARCELOR

Responsible: Mrs. Anne CLAD

Direct line: +(33) 4/42 47 19 25

Organisation: SOLLAC SOLLAC MEDITERRANEE GROUPE ARCELOR Address: BP 23

Direct fax: +(33) 4/42 47 38 03 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-13776 FOS-SUR-MER CEDEX (P)

MAGNETTO WH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Giacomo GOTTA

Direct line: +(39) 011/951 22 30

Organisation: MAGNETTO WH MAGNETTO WHEELS S.P.A. Address: Via Pavia 72 Cascine Vica

Direct fax: +(39) 011/951 22 58 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-10090 RIVOLI (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. André GALTIER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 88

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 14 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Dr. Ma. Angeles GUTIERREZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/ 607 33 03

Organisation: LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Department: Metal Forming Address: Parque tecnológico, 101

Direct fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

C/ Geldo, Edificio 700 ES-48170 ZAMUDIO (BIZKAIA)

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS7 :"Steel products and applications for automobiles, packaging and home appliances" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00029

Reference N° TGS7.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.428.428 857.057

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2007

Title: Investigation of the corrosion mechanism in flanged joints of carbodies Acronym: FLANGE CORROSION OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Perforation corrosion is a major limiting factor for developing products for the automotive industry today. We have no basic description of the environment within the hem flange, no real understanding of the nature of the electrochemical cell that leads to corrosion. The main objectives of this project are to · Better explain corrosion processes in flanges. This will enable a much more effective design of thin film organic coatings and pretreatments. · Develop a short term corrosion test to evaluate the corrosion protection effect of a coating in a flanged joint (“2 weeks instead of 20”). This will greatly facilitate development.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Karl-Heinz STELLNBERGER

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 9285

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 6004 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Kevin OGLE

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 15

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

DOC

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Sascha KÖNIG

Direct line: +(49) 231/844 35 51

Organisation: TKS THYSSENKRUPP STEEL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 231/844 34 70 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr.rer.nat. Frank BEIER

Direct line: +(49) 5341/21 47 80

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Eisenhüttenstrasse, 99

Direct fax: +(49) 5341/21 29 63 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38239 SALZGITTER (P)

UNIV VIENNA

Responsible: Dr. Günter FAFILEK

Direct line: +(43) 1/588 01 15 100

Organisation: UNIV VIENNA TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN Address: Institute of Chemical Technology & Analysis Getreidemarkt 9/164 EC

Direct fax: +(43) 1/588 01 15 100 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-1060 VIENNA

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS7 :"Steel products and applications for automobiles, packaging and home appliances" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00032

Reference N° TGS7.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.718.206 1.030.922

Duration Dates: 45 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/05/2007 31/05/2007

Title: Mass production forming of high strength steel with durable tooling Acronym: DURATOOL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposal addresses the development of new and improved technologies for mass production forming, shearing and punching of high strength steel sheet material. As (automotive) mass production is served by easy to process materials, it is clear that the present technical limitations for mass production processes - related to excessive tool wear and galling – must be removed in order to expand the applicability of high strength steel sheet materials. Predictive simulation models are proposed in this work to solve the present obstacles. These simulation are based on FEM models and tribological research and validated by high volume trials.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS NL

Responsible: Ms. Louisa ELLIOTT

Direct line: +(31) 251/498 653

Organisation: CORUS NL IJMUIDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Postbus 10000

Direct fax: +(31) 251/470 432 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-1970 CA IJMUIDEN (P)

ARCELOR

Responsible: Mr Nicolas BRETAULT

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 47 34

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Fax: +(33) 3/87 70 40 10 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Mrs Irma HEIKKILÄ

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 4806

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

SSAB

Responsible: Mr Daniel ERIKSSON

Direct line: +(46) 243/72410

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB Department: Knowledge Service Center / Forming

Direct fax: +(46) 243/71573 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-78184 BORLÄNGE (P)

TNO

Responsible: Dr. Ir. E. VAN DER HEIDE

Direct line: +(31) 40/265 04 21

Organisation: TNO TNO, NEDERLANDSE ORG. VOOR TOEGEPASTNATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK Address: De Rondom 1

Direct fax: +(31) 40/265 03 02 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-5600 HE EINDHOVEN (P)

UDDEHOLM

Responsible: Mr Berne HÖGMAN

Direct line: +(46) 563/173 54

Organisation: UDDEHOLM UDDEHOLM TOOLING AB Address: 17 Värmlands län

Direct fax: +(46) 563/17451 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-68385 HAGFORS (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Filippo PLACIDI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 38 172

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS7 :"Steel products and applications for automobiles, packaging and home appliances" Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Department: Components Engineering and Forming Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00037

Reference N° TGS7.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.978.273 1.186.964

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2007 31/08/2007

Title: Applications of advanced low alloy steels for new high temperature components Acronym: ALOAS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The new P23 and P24 advanced low alloy steels will be strong candidates for new and replacement high temperature plant components, provided the main development hurdles can be overcome. Welding consumables with proven high temperature properties need to be developed, and new steels and welds must be shown to have improved resistance to in-service creep and fatigue cracking mechanisms. This will require high temperature creep, fatigue, and crack growth testing, modelling of microstructural evolution, and assessment of the integrity of welded components in service. The project will contribute to increasing EU plant efficiency and thus achieving the Kyoto emission targets.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Augusto DI GIANFRANCESCO

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 75

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

E.ON UK

Responsible: Dr. David J. ALLEN

Direct line: +(44) 115/936 24 97

Organisation: POWER TECHNO. CENTRE POWER TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Ratcliffe on Soar

Direct fax: +(44) 115/936 24 16 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- NOTTINGHAM NG11 0EE (P)

DALMINE

Responsible: Dr. Giuseppe CUMINO

Direct line: +(39) 035/56 03 688

Organisation: DALMINE DALMINE SPA Department: Garanzia della qualitá/Ingegneria dei prodotti Address: Piazza Caduti 6 Luglio 1944, 1

Direct fax: +(39) 035/56 03 464 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-24044 DALMINE (BERGAMO) (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Helena GOUVEIA

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 00

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Department: Production Technologies Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 26 e-mail: [email protected]

Talaide PT-2740 120 PORTO SALVO-OEIRAS (P)

INDUSTEEL France

Responsible: Dr. Sylvain PILLOT

Direct line: +(33) 3/85 80 58 62

Organisation: INDUSTEEL INDUSTEEL FRANCE - CRMC Address: USINE DU CREUSOT 56, rue Clémenceau

Direct fax: +(33) 3 85 80 59 55 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-71200 LE CREUSOT

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FHG

Responsible: Eng. Valérie DENNER

Direct line: +(49) 761/51 42 237

Organisation: FhG FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT zur FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG e.V. Address: Wöhlerstrasse 11

Direct fax: +(49) 761/51 42 110 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-79108 FREIBURG (P)

VTT

Responsible: Dr. Liisa HEIKINHEIMO

Direct line: +(358) 20/722 53 54

Organisation: VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND Address: Vuorimiehentie 3

Direct fax: +(358) 20/722 70 02 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02044 VTT ESPOO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00049

Reference N° TGS7.5/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.460.000 876.000

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Improving the competitiveness of the European Steel fabrication industry using synchronised tandem wire welding technology Acronym: SYNFAB OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The European steel fabrication industry needs to continuously assess developments in welding to remain competitive. Arc welding is a widely used process in this industry. Recently there have been advances in arc welding equipment technology, which has allowed the introduction of a process known as synchronised tandem wire arc welding. Preliminary work on this process shows benefits to weld quality at reduced cost compared to established arc welding processes. It is proposed to investigate this welding process, and any others that can use the technology, with a view to providing guidelines on use and to quantify benefits over other established processes.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Alan M. THOMPSON

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 224

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dott. Maurizio FERSINI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 54 14

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

GKSS

Responsible: Dr. Jorge DOS SANTOS

Direct line: +(49) 4152/87 19 26

Organisation: GKSS GKSS-FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM GEESTHACHT GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 4152/87 19 27 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-21502 GEESTHACHT (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Sci. Joakim HEDEGÄRD

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 94

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

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RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Ulrich DILTHEY

Direct line: +(49) 241/809 38 71

Organisation: ISF INSTITUT FÜR SCHWEISSTECNISCHE FERTIGUNGSVERFAHREN - AACHEN WELDING I. Department: RHEINISCH-WESTFÄLISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE Address: Pontstrasse 49

Direct fax: +(49) 241/809 21 70 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

STICHTING NIMR

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Ian RICHARDSON

Direct line: +(31) 15/278 50 86

Organisation: STICHTING NIMR STICHTING NETHERLANDS INSTITUTE FOR METALS RESEARCH Address: Mekelweg 2

Direct fax: +(31) 15/278 67 30 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-2628 CD DELFT (P)

UNIV CRANFIELD

Responsible: Mr David YAPP

Direct line: +(44) 1234/75 47 19

Organisation: UNIV CRANFIELD CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY Address: College Road, Cranfield Bedford

Direct fax: +(44) 1234/75 47 17 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0AL Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00031

Reference N° TGS7.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.282.878 769.727

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Formability and self-repair properties of advanced weldable primers Acronym: PrimeForm OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Advanced weldable primers are investigated concerning their formability and self-repair properties. Microscopic and electrochemical investigations are combined with Finite Element Simulation of the degree of forming. Based on the fundamental understanding of the influence of the forming process on the corrosion properties, new composite coatings are developed that show significantly higher corrosion protection than the current coatings. This will be achieved by the development of new flexible binder systems, the incorporation of corrosion inhibiting pigments that show self-healing properties and the incorporation of metal-alloy conducting particles. The results will further promote weldable primer coated steel sheets in the automotive production.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MPIE

Responsible: Dr. Guido GRUNDMEIER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792 290

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792 218 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

DOC

Responsible: Mr Bernhard SCHINKINGER

Direct line: +(49) 231/844 56 47

Organisation: DOC DOC DORTMUNDER OBERFLÄCHENCENTRUM GmbH Address: Eberhardstraße 12

Direct fax: +(49) 231/844 34 70 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44145 DORTMUND (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Edwin TILL

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585-9919

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Direct fax: +(43) 702/6980-4338 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

IST

Responsible: Dr. Alda Maria PEREIRA SIMOES

Direct line: +(351) 21/841 79 63

Organisation: IST INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO Address: Avenida Rovisco Pais

Direct fax: +(351) 21/840 45 89 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1049 001 LISBOA (P)

UNIV AVEIRO

Responsible: Prof. Mário G.S. FERREIRA

Direct line: +(351) 23/437 03 54

Organisation: UNIV AVEIRO UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO Department: Departmento de Engenharia Química Address: Campus Universitario de Santiago

Direct fax: +(351) 23/442 53 00 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-3810 193 AVEIRO (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr.ssa Maria Grazia SERRA

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 03

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00032

Reference N° TGS7.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.186.604 711.962

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Investigation of the strain hardening behaviour of modern light-weight steels considering the forming temperature & forming rate Acronym: STRAINHARD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The first aim of this project is the determination of the strain hardening behaviour of light-weight steels with different material concepts. By using suitable testing methods, the parameters temperature, stress state and strain rate will be considered. The influence of the phase stability of TRIP- and TWIP-steels on the strain hardening behaviour will also be the focus of interest. The second aim will be the evaluation and the improvement of existing strain hardening models with the obtained results considering the above mentioned parameters. The third aim of this project is the identification of microstructures with an extraordinary strain hardening behaviour. By correlating the strain hardening behaviour with the microstructure characteristics, the already existing light-weight steels can be evaluated. By this, the project will contribute to the design of microstructures in new light-weight steels.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Institut für Eisenhüttenkunde Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 224 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

CSIC

Responsible: Dr. José Antonio JIMENEZ

Direct line: +(34) 91/553 89 00

Organisation: CENIM - CSIC CENTRO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES METALURGICAS Address: Avenida Gregorio del Amo 8

Direct fax: +(34) 91/534 74 25 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28040 MADRID (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Mr Philippe CUGY

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 48 17 176

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Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 14 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

TKS

Responsible: Mrs. Dorothea MATTISSEN

Direct line: +(49) 203/52 444 25

Organisation: TKS THYSSENKRUPP STEEL AG Department: 360 WSK-W-N Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52 431 34 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00033

Reference N° TGS7.03/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.055.107 633.065

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Solving steel welding problems by the use of friction stir Acronym: SOLVSTIR OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Conventional fusion welding processes are reaching their applicability limits as far as the weldability of thin gauge, modern high alloy steels (i.e. UHSS, TRIP, CP, MS, DP and IF steels) is concerned. Weldability issues are also a matter of concern in Cr-containing steels employed in the energy and transport sectors due to microstructural control, embitterment risks and environmental concerns. The Friction Stir Welding (FSW) process, a low heat input, solid state joining method, offers a number of advantages likely to overcome weldability problems in difficult-to-weld steel grades. Moreover, FSW has also shown to be able to produce multi-material joints between steel and non-ferrous alloys. Starting from the present state of art in FSW of steels this project intends to focus on two lines of development: process technology and application to relevant steel grades and multi-material joints. The process technology focus will aim at alternative tool materials and geometry, their respective process parameter fields as well as pre- and post-weld heat treatment methods viewing increased tool life and the cost effectiveness of the process. The suitability of the process to different steel grades will be investigated on modern high alloy and Cr-alloyed materials with emphasis on the microstructure development and joint performance. This development work will be supported by modelling (temperature and deformation) and by an economic evaluation and concluded with the manufacturing of demonstration structures from the automotive, shipbuilding and energy sectors. In summary, the main objective of this project is to define the merits of FSW when applied to steels based on the achievable joint performance, applicability to structures and economics.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

GKSS

Responsible: Dr. Jorge DOS SANTOS

Direct line: +(49) 4152/87 19 26

Organisation: GKSS GKSS-FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM GEESTHACHT GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 4152/87 19 27 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-21502 GEESTHACHT (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Lynden DREWETT

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 130

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

OCAS

Responsible: Dr. Ali Ihsan KORUK

Direct line: +(32) 9/345 13 55

Organisation: OCAS ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM VOOR AANWENDING VAN STAAL N.V. Department: Steel Solution & Design Address: John Kennedylaan 3

Direct fax: +(32) 9/345 12 04 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9060 ZELZATE (P)

DANSTIR

Responsible: Dr. Torben LORENTZEN

Direct line: +(45) 43/26 70 35

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Direct fax: +(45) 43/26 70 40 e-mail: [email protected]

DK-2605 BRONDBY (P)

F/C

Responsible: Dr. Luis Mario VOLPONE

Direct line: +(39) 010/59 95 269

Organisation: CNI CANTIERI NAVALI ITALIANI Address: Via Cipro 11

Direct fax: +(39) 010//59 95 379 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-16129 GENOVA (P)

UDE

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Alfons FISCHER

Direct line: +(49) 203/379 43 72

Organisation: UDE (DUISBURG) UNIVERSITÄT DUISBURG-ESSEN Department: Institut für Produkt Engineering Werkstofftechnik 2 Address: Campus Duisburg

Direct fax: +(49) 203/379 43 74 e-mail: [email protected]

Forsthausweg 2 DE-47057 DUISBURG Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00034

Reference N° TGS7.04/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.639.178 983.506

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Plasticity at high temperature for steel and stainless tube forming applications in automotive industry Acronym: TUTEMP OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This proposed research project objective is the development of a new tube forming technology at high temperature by means of an inner gas pressure. This new technology will permit to produce tubular metal structures overcoming the existing limitations when using HSS and stainless steel in hydroforming. The overall aim of this European future research is first to verify the feasibility of this new process and to determine the actual capabilities and advantages and then to determinate, if necessary, future developments such as new (ultra high strength) steel grades. This project will also contribute to then introduction of this new technology in Europe and to keep the European research and industry at the state of the art in manufacturing process technologies.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Dr. Ma. Angeles GUTIERREZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/ 607 33 03

Organisation: LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Department: Metal Forming Address: Parque tecnológico, 101

Direct fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

C/ Geldo, Edificio 700 ES-48170 ZAMUDIO (BIZKAIA) (P)

ACERALIA TUBOS

Responsible: Eng. Francisco Javier RIPODAS AGUDO

Direct line: +(34) 948/628 408

Organisation: ACERALIA TUBOS HOLDING DE GESTION DE EMPRESAS DE TUBO S.L. Department: Zalain Plant Barrio Zalain Zoko, S/N

Direct fax: +(34) 948/628 414 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-31770 LESACA (P)

ACERINOX

Responsible: Mr Rafael SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ

Direct line: +(34) 956/62 94 75

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Direct fax: +(34) 956/62 93 11 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-11379 LOS BARRIOS (CADIZ) (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Institut für Eisenhüttenkunde Address: Intzestrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 224 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

TNO

Responsible: Dr.ir. P.J. BOLT

Direct line: +(31) 40/265 04 78

Organisation: TNO TNO, NEDERLANDSE ORG. VOOR TOEGEPASTNATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK Department: Manufacturing Development Address: De Rondom 1

Direct fax: +(31) 40/265 03 03 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-5600 HE EINDHOVEN (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Claudio TESTANI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 57 61

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00035

Reference N° TGS7.05/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.331.295 798.777

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: DP grades with improved formability OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Thin sheet dual-phase grades - uncoated, electrogalvanized or hot-dip galvanized - are among the most important AHSS grades for the automotive industry. Substantial research and development work was done and grades with minimum tensile strength levels up to 1400 MPa are available. Because fundamental understanding of the impact of different microstructure constituen ts on the formability is still missing, the project will concentrate on this relation based on phenomenological and more fundamental models. As a result of this work DP grades with an optimised microstructure will be suggested and material with an improved strength - formability balance will be produced.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Ernst TRAGL

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 3991

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 4338 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

TUM

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Ewald A. WERNER

Direct line: +(49) 89/289 152 46

Organisation: TUM TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN Address: Boltzmannstraße 15

Direct fax: +(49) 89/289 152 48 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-85747 GARCHING (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: M.Sc. Lena RYDE

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 81

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Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

SSAB

Responsible: Mr Anders HAGLUND

Direct line: +(46) 243/713 63

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB

Direct fax: +(46) 243/715 48 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-78184 BORLÄNGE (P)

ITMA

Responsible: Mr Jose Manuel ARTIMEZ

Direct line: +(34) 985/129120

Organisation: ITMA FUNDACION ITMA Address: Edificio ITMA, Parque Tecnológico de Asturias, S/N

Direct fax: +(34) 985/129008 e-mail: [email protected]

Lugo de Llanera ES-33428 LLANERA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00032

Reference N° TGS7.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.525.470 915.282

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Load spectrum lightening of fatigue tests data for time reduction of design validation Acronym: SpeedFat OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The purpose is to develop filtering procedures in order to shorten fatigue loading spectrum without changing the damage and so accelerate tests and final validation of structures. Oriented to High Strength Steel and automotive industries, final results will be also valid for other applications. Filtering procedures have to consider microstructural aspects in order to show the interest of HSS on the filtering level. 75% of time reduction can be expected depending on loading. Dealing with fatigue design, safety and sustainable development can be associated to this proposal. A European recommendation could be an outlook of this scientific works achievement.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Bastien WEBER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 42 66

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 14 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Jacinto ALBARRAN SANZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 17 98

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: New Products Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

REGIENOV

Responsible: Dr. Eric VAILLANT

Direct line: +(33) 1/76 83 36 52

Organisation: REGIENOV RENAULT REGIENOV-RENAULT RECHERCHE INNOVATION Department: Fatigue & Fracture

Direct fax: +(33) 1/76 85 09 63 e-mail: [email protected]

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IMA DRESDEN

Responsible: Mrs Anett WUENSCHE

Direct line: +(49) 351/8837 259

Organisation: IMA DRESDEN IMA MATERIALFORSCHUNG UND ANWENDUNGSTECHNIK GmbH Address: Wilhelmine-Reichard-Ring 4

Direct fax: +(49) 351/8837 517 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-01109 DRESDEN (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Sergio BUDANO

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 98

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 58 09 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Mr Jaime GRIJALVO

Telephone: +(34) 94/607 33 00

Organisation: FUNDACION LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Address: Parque Tecnologico de Bizkaia C/Geldo, Edificio 700

Direct fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48160 DERIO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00033

Reference N° TGS7.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.430.342 858.205

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Improving and enlarging the application field of HSS and UHSS for automotive body components by technologies based on roll forming and stretch bending processes Acronym: HI-PROF OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS High Strength Steels and (HSS) Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) offer great possibilities for weight reduction, increased safety and reduced fuel consumption. However, serious problems are connected to production of the high strength steel parts, especially using traditional technologies (stamping, Hydroforming), mainly related to low formability, spring back and tool wear. The current project aims at enlarging the use of HSS and UHSS for the production of lightweight automotive components by promoting the use of alternative processes and process chains, with higher degrees of flexibility and potentially more suitable for the production of component in UHSS: the Roll Forming and Stretch Bending processes. The proposal address the understanding of the roll forming and stretch bending processes capabilities for UHSS, by the in depth study of the basic principles which dominate the forming process chain if connected with UHSS, and the enlarging of the applications by the production of clear and robust know how and guidelines, for the manufacturing complex parts, the realisation of predictive numerical tools for process feasibility, of cost estimation tools, and of specific formability tests.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Filippo PLACIDI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 53 38

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Department: Components Engineering and Forming Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

SSAB

Responsible: Dr. Tomas JANSSON

Direct line: +(46) 243/710 41

Organisation: SSAB SSAB TUNNPLÅT AB

Direct fax: +(46) 243/715 73 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Department: Avd. 97UT SE-78184 BORLÄNGE 181

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KIMAB

Responsible: M. Sc Lars GUNNARSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 75

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Sheet Technology Group Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

ITMA

Responsible: Mr M. Armindo GUERRERO

Direct line: +(34) 985/129 120

Organisation: ITMA FUNDACION ITMA - CENTRO TECNOLOGICO DEL ACERO Y MATERIALES METALICOS Address: Parque Empresarial Ppdo. De Asturias

Direct fax: +(34) 985/129 008 e-mail: [email protected]

C/ Calafates - Parcela L-3,4 ES-33400 AVILES (P)

EMARC

Responsible: Mr Massimo CERVETTI

Direct line: +(39) 011/99 35 411

Organisation: EMARC E.M.A.R.C. SpA - ENGINEERING MACCHINE ATTREZZATURE RAP. CONS. SIG. Department: Engineering Product Address: Viale Piemonte 0/9

Direct fax: +(39) 011/96 23 343 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-10048 VINOVO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00034

Reference N° TGS7.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.231.309 738.785

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Prediction of microstructure and constraint effects on fatigue behaviour in engineering applications Acronym: MICROFAT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The proposal aims to develop an experimental and methodological know-how to establish the relationship between steel microstructure and constraint effects and fatigue behaviour of high strength structural steels for mechanical components in terms of crack initiation/propagation phase. The developed knowhow will be extended to real in-service conditions and identified engineering applications and components, in particular when multiaxial random loads with overloads are Present. A validated criterion to predict the in-service behaviour of selected mechanical components, taking account of steel microstructure, surface roughness as well as stress-strain field, will be developed starting from state-of-the-art theories (e.g. Dang Van, Kitagawa-Takahashi, Murakami) and metallurgical knowledge. Mechanical components production and special testing on full-scale components will be also performed. With these aims a Consortium among CSM, SIDENOR, CEIT, ASCOMETAL and IVECO has been formed.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: PhD. Dr. Paolo FOLGARAIT

Direct line: +(39) 06/335 6682135

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Department: Mechanics Working Team Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Jacinto ALBARRAN SANZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 17 98

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: New Products Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) 182

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

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CEIT

Responsible: Dr. José Manuel MARTINEZ ESNAOLA

Direct line: +(34) 943/212 800

Organisation: CEIT CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS E INVESTIGACIONES TECNICAS DE GIPUZKOA Address: Po. de Manuel Lardizábal, 15 Barrio de Ibaeta

Direct fax: +(34) 943/213 076 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-20018 SAN SEBASTIAN (P)

ASCOMETAL

Responsible: Dr.Ing. Pascal DAGUIER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 73 12

Organisation: ASCOMETAL CREAS ASCOMETAL CREAS Address: Avenue de France

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 73 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57301 HAGONDANGE CEDEX (P)

IVECO

Responsible: Mr Roberto BIGNUCOLO

Direct line: +(39) 011/007 24 90

Organisation: IVECO IVECO - E.B.U. PROCESS ENGINEERING Department: E.B.U. Process Engineering/Innovazione Processo Address: Lungo Stura Lazio n° 49

Direct fax: +(39) 011/007 21 45 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-10156 TORINO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00026

Reference N° TGS7.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.420.551 852.331

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: High velocity forming of steel sheets and tubes for applications in the automotive industry Acronym: HI-VEL OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Automotive industry is demanding more efficient materials and manufacturing processes to design lightweight and safer cars with less vehicle emissions, so that the use of HSS (high strength steel) has significantly increased. Regarding innovative manufacturing processes, the high velocity forming techniques (electromagnetic, electrohydraulic) appear to be alternatives to overcome limitations from a weaker formability of HSS. The project objective is to establish the feasibility of high velocity forming methods and to quantify the enhancement achievable with these techniques in the formability of HSS and stainless steel sheets and tubes for automotive applications such as reinforcements, exhaust system components or forming of small radii at any component.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Ing. Jose Ignacio FERNANDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 94/607 33 93

Organisation: FUNDACION LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Address: Parque Tecnologico de Bizkaia C/Geldo, Edificio 700

Direct fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48160 DERIO (P)

ACERINOX

Responsible: Mr Rafael SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ

Direct line: +(34) 956/62 94 75

Organisation: ACERINOX ACERINOX SA Department: Metallurgy Address: Villa de Palmones

Direct fax: +(34) 956/62 93 11 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-11379 LOS BARRIOS (CADIZ) (P)

SSAB

Responsible: Dr. Björn CARLSSON

Direct line: +(49) 211/91 25 126

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Direct fax: +(49) 211/91 25 129 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

ILVA

Responsible: Ing. PAGLIARO MASSIMILIANO

Direct line: +(39) 335/773 07 22

Organisation: ILVA ILVA SpA - NOVI LIGURE WORKS Department: Automotive Address: Via Boscomarengo, 1

Fax: +(39) 0143/74 14 35 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-74100 NOVI LIGURE (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Wolfgang KRIEGNER

Direct line: +(43) 70/6585 73760

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL LINZ Address: VOEST-ALPINE Strasse, 3

Direct fax: +(43) 70/6980 73760 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4031 LINZ (P)

UNIV OULU

Responsible: Prof. Pentti KARJALAINEN

Direct line: +(358) 8/55 32 140

Organisation: UNIV OULU UNIVERSITY OF OULU - DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department: Materials Engineering Laboratory Address: Pentti Kaiterankatu 1

Direct fax: +(358) 8/55 32 165 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-90401 OULU Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00027

Reference N° TGS7.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.532.597 919.558

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Ultra high strength and ductile Fe Mn Al C light-weight steels Acronym: MnAl-steel OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS New design concepts for the construction of advanced transportation systems, specifically automotive vehicles of high safety standards, with reduced fuel consumption and emission of exhaust gases and of low weight require the use of high-strength and ductile steels combined with enhanced energy absorption and reduced specific weight. Another important aspect is the improvement in deep drawing and stretch forming of sheet steels for the manufacturing of tailored blanks and stiffened components. Highmanganese light-weight steels of about 18 to 26 wt.-% Mn with larger amounts of aluminium (8 to 11 wt.- %) fulfil these requirements.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

MPIE

Responsible: Prof.Dr.-Ing. Georg FROMMEYER

Direct line: +(49) 211/6792 214

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6792 299 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Astrid PERLADE

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 41 93

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 47 12 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ

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TKS

Responsible: Dr. Harald HOFMANN

Direct line: +(49) 231/844 45 38

Organisation: TKS THYSSEN KRUPP STAHL Department: 558 FQP-WV-KS

Direct fax: +(49) 231/844 59 05 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44120 DORTMUND (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dr. Andreas PICHLER

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 750 92

Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 43 38 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ Technical Group TGS7 has 16 Projects and 96 Partners Total Projects: 166 - Total Partners: 939

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS8 :"Steel products and applications for building, construction and industry" Contract N° RFS2-CT-2003-00048

Reference N° TGS8.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 458.975 458.975

Duration Dates: 18 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2004 28/02/2005

Title: Dissemination of structural fire safety engineering knowledge Acronym: DIFISEK OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The broad technical objective of this proposal is to disseminate effectively Structural Fire Safety Engineering Knowledge gained in numerous ECSC funded projects during the last about 15 years into practical use as widely as possible in various countries in various languages. The broad technical objective is sub-divided into the following sub-objectives: · Preparation of common material (written text and Power Point Presentation), practical design examples and collection of free available softwares for fire design for seminars and workshops as European co-operation. Details, see Work Packages 1-5 later on. · Translation of the above-mentioned information, which will be made in English, into the following languages: German, French, Dutch, Spanish and Finnish. Details, see Work Package 6 later on. · Arrangement of numerous public seminars and workshops in participating countries and in some other European countries too and arrangement of special workshops for authorities and architect and engineering offices. The information prepared in this project will be also distributed through the home pages of the partners and through some National Constructional Steelwork Associations. Details, see Work Package 7. Target key people for dissemination are: · Designers not qualified in Structural Fire Safety Engineering; · Authorities responsible for Fire Safety Validation; · Teachers in the Universities, Technical Highschools and Technical Schools; · Students The objective is, that the information produced and distributed in this project could be used in the practical daily design work and for educational purposes. The information produced in this project should also help in making performance based fire design. The broad commercial objective of this proposal is to increase the market share of steel in the construction industry. It is evident, that by properly made fire design savings may be achieved in many cases and the competitiveness of steel can be increased.

State of progress:

Research completed; publication EUR N° 22046 EN

Partners (CO)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Mike HALLER

Direct line: +(352) 5313 2166

Organisation: ARCELOR PROFIL ARCELOR PROFIL Luxembourg SA Address: Rue de Luxembourg 66

Direct fax: +(352) 5313 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4221 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Dr. Jyrki KESTI

Direct line: +(358) 20/592 8107

Organisation: RUUKKI CONSTRUCTION RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Laajamäentie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/592 8100 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-13430 HÄMEENLINNA (P)

UNIV HANNOVER

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Peter SCHAUMANN

Direct line: +(49) 511/762 37 81

Organisation: UNIV HANNOVER UNIVERSITY OF HANNOVER - INSTITUTE FOR STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Appelstraße 9a

Direct fax: +(49) 511/762 29 91 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-30167 HANNOVER (P)

CTICM

Responsible: Dr. Daniel JOYEUX

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 85 20 84

Organisation: CTICM CENTRE TECHNIQUE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE Address: Domaine de Saint-Paul

Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 85 25 30 or 3728 e-mail: [email protected]

102 Route de Limours FR-78470 SAINT-REMY-LES-CHEVREUSE CEDEX (P)

TNO

Responsible: MSc. L. TWILT

Direct line: +(31) 15/284 23 07

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Direct fax: +(31) 15/284 39 55 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-2600 AA DELFT (P)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Mr Jesus DE LA QUINTANA

Telephone: +(34) 94/607 33 00

Organisation: FUNDACION LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Address: Parque Tecnologico de Bizkaia C/Geldo, Edificio 700

Fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48160 DERIO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00010

Reference N° TGS8.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.711.491 1.026.895

Duration Dates: 46 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Economical and safe laser hybrid welding of structural steel Acronym: HYBLAS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Laser hybrid welding combines the best attributes of laser and arc fusion welding processes. Optimum weld procedures allow welds to be produced which are still characterised by low distortion, high reproducibility and good fatigue performance but the inclusion of the arc fusion process permits greater fit-up tolerance and penetration for lower laser power and hence cost. However there are currently questions concerning both the thickness and steel strength range that the various forms of hybrid welding can operate within and the propensity of the laser element to contain small defects as a consequence of the cooling process. This project will address both of these aspects in order to allow increased commercial exploitation and hence enhance the competitiveness of European industry.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Stephen WEBSTER

Direct line: +(44) 1709/82 52 85

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/82 53 77 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783782 Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 2253 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Ferrous Metallurgy Address: Intzestrasse 1 DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

FORCE TECHNOLOGY

Responsible: Prof. Jens Klaestrup KRISTENSEN

Direct line: +(45) 43 26 73 88

Organisation: FORCE TECHNOLOGY FORCE TECHNOLOGY Address: Park Alle 345

Direct fax: +(45) 43 26 70 11 e-mail: [email protected]

DK-2605 BROENDBY (P)

CATERPILLAR

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Jacques JANOSCH

Direct line: +(33) 4/76 23 82 33

Organisation: CATERPILLAR CATERPILLAR FRANCE SAS Address: 40 Avenue Léon Blum

Direct fax: +(33) 4/76 23 72 20 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-38000 GRENOBLE (P)

FHG

Responsible: Dr. Dirk PETRING

Direct line: +(49) 241/890 62 10 187

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS8 :"Steel products and applications for building, construction and industry" Organisation: FHG-ILT FRAUNHOFER-INSTITUT FÜR LASERTECHNIK Address: Steinbachstrasse 15

Direct fax: +(49) 241/890 61 21 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

IWT

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Peter LANGENBERG

Direct line: +(49) 241/1682 859

Organisation: IWT INGENIEURBÜRO FÜR WERKSTOFFTECHNIK Address: Mühlental Strasse 44

Direct fax: +(49) 241/1682 897 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52066 AACHEN Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00017

Reference N° TGS8.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.645.606 987.364

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Energy efficient buildings through innovative systems in steel Acronym: EEBIS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Clients and building users demand energy efficient buildings, and governments of a national and European level have introduced regulations to minimise energy use in new buildings to meet CO2 reduction targets. Steel construction is well placed to meet these new energy efficiency targets by developing new products and systems which actively and passively reduce energy consumption in commercial and residential buildings. In this research, it is proposed to: · develop new steel products and systems for energy efficient buildings · provide physical data on the performance of those innovative techniques which actively regulate the energy consumption in buildings · develop structural systems using air and water as the medium for cooling · provide design ‘tools’ for whole building energy assessments · address certain technical issues such as cold bridging through external steelwork, which may effect local and global building performance This work will lead to marketable steel products and systems and to establishing their basic physical performance characteristics.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mrs. Françoise LECOMTE_LABORY

Direct line: +(352) 53 12 2172

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 53 13 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

RDCS

Responsible: Mr Laurent GERON

Direct line: +(32) 4/236 89 17

Organisation: RDCS RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT DU GROUPE COCKERILL SAMBRE SCRL Address: Bld de Colonster BP 57

Direct fax: +(32) 4/236 88 98 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Bernd DÖRING

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 251 80

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 221 40 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Dr. Jyrki KESTI

Direct line: +(358) 20/592 8107

Organisation: RUUKKI CONSTRUCTION RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Laajamäentie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/592 8100 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-13430 HÄMEENLINNA (P)

SCI

Responsible: Mrs. Nancy BADDOO

Direct line: +(44) 1344/623 345 188

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS8 :"Steel products and applications for building, construction and industry" Organisation: SCI THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Department: Materials Address: Silwood Park

Direct fax: +(44) 1344/622 944 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ASCOT (BERKSHIRE) SL5 7QN (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Allan R. GRIFFIN

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 508

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: c/o Construction Applications Department Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Mr Alberto BONILLA

Telephone: +(34) 94/607 33 00

Organisation: FUNDACION LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Department: Sustainable Building Address: Parque Tecnologico de Bizkaia

Direct fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

C/Geldo, Edificio 700 ES-48160 DERIO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00018

Reference N° TGS8.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.486.548 891.928

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Competitive steel and composite bridges by innovative steel plated structures Acronym: COMBRI OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The objective of this project is to promote and encourage the wider use of steel plated structures in bridges. This will be achieved by cross sections optimised for efficient manufacturing and erection procedures. The research aims at a reduction of the number of stiffeners – thereby simplifying the manufacturing – and at an efficient erection procedure by advanced possibilities for the incremental launching of steel and composite bridges. This improvement in productivity will result in reduced production costs and in a reduced construction time, which will decisively enhance the competitive position of the European steel construction sector. The project includes extensive theoretical and experimental investigations.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

FOSTA

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Gregor NUESSE

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 839

Organisation: FOSTA FORSCHUNGSVEREINIGUNG STAHLANWENDUNG e.V. Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 840 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DUESSELDORF (P)

USTUTT

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Ulrike KUHLMANN

Direct line: +(49) 711/685 62 45

Organisation: UNIV STUTTGART UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGART Department: Institute of Structural Design Address: Pfaffenwaldring, 23

Direct fax: +(49) 711/685 62 36 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70569 STUTTGART (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard SEDLACEK

Direct line: +(49) 241/8025 177

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1 DE-52074 AACHEN

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Direct fax: +(49) 241/8022 140 e-mail: [email protected]

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AGDH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Falko SCHRÖTER

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47 31 94

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Department: Marketing Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47 30 89 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

CTICM

Responsible: Mr Yvan GALEA

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 85 20 58

Organisation: CTICM CENTRE TECHNIQUE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE Address: Domaine de Saint-Paul

Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 85 21 34 e-mail: [email protected]

102 Route de Limours FR-78470 SAINT-REMY-LES-CHEVREUSE CEDEX (P)

SETRA

Responsible: Mr Joël RAOUL

Direct line: +(33) 1/46 11 32 25

Organisation: SETRA SERVICE D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES DES ROUTES ET AUTOROUTES (SETRA) Department: Service Technique d'Ouvrages d'Art (CTOA) Address: 46, avenue Aristide Briand BP100

Direct fax: +(33) 1/46 11 36 81 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-92 225 BAGNEUX (P)

LTU

Responsible: Prof. Ove LAGERQVIST

Direct line: +(46) 920/491 923

Organisation: LTU LULEÅ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Department: Divisision of steel Structures Address: Universitetsområdet, Porsön

Direct fax: +(46) 920/491 091 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97187 LULEÅ (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Dr. Hervé DEGEE

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 85

Organisation: ULG UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE Address: Sart Tilman Allée des Chevreuils, 1

Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 91 92 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE 1 (P)

FUNDACION LABEIN

Responsible: Dr. Fernando ESPIGA

Direct line: +(34) 94/607 34 75

Organisation: FUNDACION LABEIN FUNDACION LABEIN Department: Automotive and Steel Address: Parque Tecnologico de Bizkaia

Direct fax: +(34) 94/607 33 49 e-mail: [email protected]

C/Geldo, Edificio 700 ES-48160 DERIO

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Reference N° TGS8.5/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.218.758 731.255

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Advanced load models for synchronous pedestrian excitation and optimised design guidelines for steel footbridges Acronym: SYNPEX OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Steel footbridges may be susceptible to pedestrian-induced vibrations. Recently a synchronisation phenomenon of pedestrians on vibrating steel bridges (Millennium Bridge, Passerelle Solferino) were observed that results in resonant vibrations and endangers the safety of the structure and of individuals. The mechanism is not sufficiently investigated to be considered in design codes. The over-all objective is the evaluation of advanced load models and optimised design guidelines for engineering practice that lead to economical, reliable and safe design of steel footbridges in the serviceability limit state. The type of pedestrian traffic combined with the probability of occurrence will be taken into account to fulfil the requirements of the present safety concepts.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWTH

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Christiane BUTZ

Direct line: +(49) 241/802 51 79

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/802 21 40 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

CTICM

Responsible: Mr Dominique SEMIN

Direct line: +(33) 1 30 85 55 31

Organisation: CTICM CENTRE TECHNIQUE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE Address: Domaine de Saint-Paul

Direct fax: +(33) 1 30 85 20 47 e-mail: [email protected]

102 Route de Limours FR-78470 SAINT-REMY-LES-CHEVREUSE CEDEX (P)

UNIV PORTO

Responsible: Prof. Alvaro CUNHA

Direct line: +(351) 22/508 15 80

Organisation: UNIV PORTO FACULDADE DE ENGENHARIA DA UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO Department: Stuctural Engineering Division Address: Rua Doutor Roberto Frias, s/n

Direct fax: +(351) 22/508 18 35 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-4200-465 PORTO (P)

SBP

Responsible: Dr. Mike SCHLAICH

Direct line: +(49) 711/648 71 14

Organisation: SBP SBP GmbH - SCHLAICH BERGERMANN & PARTNER Address: Hohenzollernstraße 1

Direct fax: +(49) 711/648 71 66 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70178 STUTTGART

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Reference N° TGS8.6/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.447.813 868.688

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: High quality acoustic and vibration performance of lightweight steel constructions Acronym: ACOUSVIBRA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Lightweight construction is often perceived to be inferior to heavy weight concrete or masonry construction. It is, however, increasingly competitive for housing, residential buildings, hospitals, and for façades and modular units in buildings of all types. The determining factors in the decision to use lightweight construction are its acoustic and vibration performance. In this study, both experimental and modern numerical methods will be utilised to produce specifications how to design acoustically and in vibration means convenient lightweight steel constructions. The project will equip engineers with the design guidance they need to carry out realistic assessments of the advantages and disadvantages of different structural solutions. In many cases, the use of lightweight steel will lead to a more cost-effective design solutions than using wood and concrete.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Dr. Jyrki KESTI

Direct line: +(358) 20/592 8107

Organisation: RUUKKI CONSTRUCTION RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Laajamäentie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/592 8100 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-13430 HÄMEENLINNA (P)

SCI

Responsible: Dr. Stephen HICKS

Direct line: +(44) 1344/623 345

Organisation: SCI THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Department: Building Engineering Address: Silwood Park

Direct fax: +(44) 1344/622 944 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ASCOT (BERKSHIRE) SL5 7QN (P)

SBI

Responsible: Tech. Lic. Charlotte SVENSSON TENGBERG

Direct line: +(46) 8/661 02 53

Organisation: SBI STIFTELSEN SVENSK STALBYGGNADSFORSKNING STALBYGGNADSINSTITUTET Address: Banérgatan, 54

Direct fax: +(46) 8/661 03 05 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11592 STOCKHOLM (P)

CSTB

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Michel VILLOT

Direct line: +(33) 4/76 76 25 25

Organisation: CSTB CENTRE SCIENTIFIQUE ET TECHNIQUE DU BATIMENT- NOISE AND VIBRATION DPT Address: 24 rue Joseph Fourier

Direct fax: +(33) 4/76 44 20 46 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-38400 SAINT MARTIN D'HERES (P)

UPC

Responsible: Dr. Antonio ROGRIGUEZ FERRAN

Direct line: +(34) 93/401 56 97

Organisation: UPC UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC) Address: Calle Jordi Girona 31

Direct fax: +(34) 93/401 18 25 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-08034 BARCELONA (P)

VTT

Responsible: Ph. Lic. Ari SAARINEN

Direct line: +(358) 9/456 69 86

Organisation: VTT VTT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Address: Kemistintie 3

Direct fax: +(358) 9/456 70 09 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02044 ESPOO

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LTU

Responsible: Prof. Anders AGREN

Direct line: +(46) 920 491 683

Organisation: UNIV LULEA LULEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - DPT OF HUMAN WORK SCIENCES Address: Regnbagsallen

Direct fax: +(46) 920 491 030 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97187 LULEA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00030

Reference N° TGS8.7/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.417.868 850.721

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Integrating advanced three-dimensional modelling methodologies for predicting thermo-mechanical behaviour of steel & composite structures subjected to natural fires Acronym: FIRESTRUC OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The overall objective of the proposed project is to develop an integrated engineering methodology for determining the structural performance of steel/composite-framed buildings in natural fires. The methodology will be both fundamental and comprehensive, exploiting the advanced capabilities of both computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for predicting the thermal behaviour and finite-element (FE) models for determining the mechanical response of the structure. Systematic validation of the methodology will be carried out considering test data from full-scale fire tests. The methodology will be applied to test cases and impact assessment undertaken. Design guidance will be developed as appropriate.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

BRE

Responsible: Prof. Suresh KUMAR

Direct line: +(44) 1923/66 49 21

Organisation: BRE BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LTD Address: Bucknalls Lane Garston

Direct fax: +(44) 1923/66 49 10 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD25 9XX (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Olivier VASSART

Direct line: +(352) 5313 2175

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 5313 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

CTICM

Responsible: Dr. Daniel JOYEUX

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 85 20 84

Organisation: CTICM CENTRE TECHNIQUE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE Address: Domaine de Saint-Paul

Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 85 25 30 or 3728 e-mail: [email protected]

102 Route de Limours FR-78470 SAINT-REMY-LES-CHEVREUSE CEDEX (P)

TNO

Responsible: MSc. Joris FELLINGER

Direct line: +(31) 15/276 3487

Organisation: TNO TNO CENTRE FOR FIRE RESEARCH Address: Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6

Direct fax: +(31) 15/276 3025 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-2628 XE DELFT (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Marc FRANSSEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 65

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Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 95 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00034

Reference N° TGS8.8/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.058.877 635.326

Duration Dates: 45 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/05/2007

Title: Prefabricated composite beam-to-concrete filled tube or partially reinforced-concrete-encased column connections for severe seismic and fire loadings Acronym: PRECIOUS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The research project foresees design rules, prequalification and promotion of two typologies of ductile and fire-resistant composite beam-to-column joints with columns composed of: 1. partially reinforced-concrete-encased I-section steel profile; 2. concrete filled steel tube. The joints will be the result of a multi-objective advanced design able to guarantee structural, seismic and fire safety and will be conceived as prefabricated components to be cost-effective both from a designer and from an industrial viewpoint. Finally, to optimise prefabrication processes, concrete slabs, reinforced by high ductile bars and electrowelded meshes, will be alternatively cast with: 1. profiled steel sheeting; 2. electrowelded lattice girders.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

UNIV TRENTO

Responsible: Prof. Oreste S. BURSI

Direct line: +(39) 0461/88 25 21

Organisation: UNITN UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TRENTO - Dpt of Mat.Eng. and Ind Tech. Department: Dipartimento de Ingegneria Meccanica e Strutturale Address: Via Mesiano 77

Direct fax: +(39) 0461/88 25 05 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-38050 TRENTO (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Mike HALLER

Direct line: +(352) 5313 2166

Organisation: ARCELOR PROFIL ARCELOR PROFIL Luxembourg SA Address: Rue de Luxembourg 66

Direct fax: +(352) 5313 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4221 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

BRE

Responsible: Dr. David MOORE

Direct line: +(44) 1923/66 45 78

Organisation: BRE BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LTD Address: Bucknalls Lane Garston

Direct fax: +(44) 1923/66 40 96 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD25 9XX (P)

FERRIERE NORD

Responsible: Ing. Roberta MALLARDO

Direct line: +(39) 0432/98 18 76

Organisation: FERRIERE NORD FERRIERE NORD S.P.A. Address: S.S. 463 Zona Industriale Rivoli di Osoppo

Direct fax: +(39) 0432/98 18 22 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-33010 OSOPPO-UDINE (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Marc FRANSSEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 65

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Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 95 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

UNIV NAVARRA

Responsible: Prof. Eduardo BAYO

Direct line: +(34) 948/42 56 00

Organisation: UNIV NAVARRA UNIVERSIDAD DE NAVARRA Department: Escuela de Arquitectura Address: Campus Universitario s/n Edificio Central ES-31080 PAMPLONA (P)

Direct fax: +(34) 948/42 56 29 e-mail: [email protected]

UNIV PISA

Responsible: Dr. Walter SALVATORE

Direct line: +(39) 050/835 725

Organisation: UNIV PISA UNIVERSITA DI PISA - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA STRUTTURALE Address: Via Diotisalvi 2

Direct fax: +(39) 050/554 597 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56126 PISA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00035

Reference N° TGS8.9/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.376.212 825.727

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Validation and enhancement of risk assessment procedure for seismic connections Acronym: VERAPS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Earthquakes in the 1990s in USA and Japan resulted in widespread and unpredicted damage to welded beam-to-column connections in rigid frame steel buildings. Heavy sections used in multi-storey buildings in seismic zones are produced by European steelmakers. In order to maintain the competitiveness of the EU in this market it is important that validated methods for specifying steel sections, fabricating connections and assessing safety in service are made available. The project will validate and enhance a recently-published IIW risk assessment approach, and further develop modeling methods for predicting connection behaviour. Fabrication, testing, modeling and reliability analysis will be combined to achieve this aim.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Adam BANNISTER

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 552

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Toni DEMARCO

Direct line: +(352) 53/13 21 76

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 53/13 21 99 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Prof. André PLUMIER

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 30

Organisation: ULG UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE Department: Institut de Mécanique et Génie Civil (Bât. B52/3) Address: Sart Tilman

Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 95 34 e-mail: [email protected]

Allée des Chevreuils, 1 BE-4000 LIEGE 1

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UNIV KARLSRUHE

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Helmut SAAL

Direct line: +(49) 721/608 22 05

Organisation: VSHS VERSUCHSANSTALT FÜR STAHL, HOLZ & STEINE Address: Otto-Amann-Platz 1

Direct fax: +(49) 721/608 40 78 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-76128 KARLSRUHE (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Manuel GOMES

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 00

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33 Talaide

Ext.: 2613

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 26 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-2740 120 PORTO SALVO-OEIRAS Contract N° RFS2-CT-2004-00036

Reference N° TGS8.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 334.707 251.030

Duration Dates: 12 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2005 30/06/2005

Title: Dissemination of the knowledge in the use of steel intensive dry construction systems in housing (DryConDis) Acronym: DryConDis OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The broad technical objective of this proposal is to disseminate effectively information about the use of steel intensive dry constructions systems in housing gained in ECSC funded projects “7210-P059: Design tools and new applications of cold-formed steel in buildings” and “7210-P115: Development of dry composite construction systems based on steel in residential applications” and Novel jointing systems for the automated production of light gauge steel elements” are considered in the framework of proposed dissemination activities. in eight countries in eight languages. This overall, broad objective will be achieved through following two sub objectives: · Information about new steel intensive dry construction systems and products developed in above mentioned ECSC projects will be spread through 13 seminars in Europe. · The results and experienced gained in previous projects will be transformed into practical guidelines, design provisions and calculation examples for practical engineers and designers which is published as document. Presentation material (Power Point sheets) for workshops or seminars is prepared based on that document.

State of progress:

Research technically completed; publication in hand

Partners (CO)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Dr. Jyrki KESTI

Direct line: +(358) 20/592 8107

Organisation: RUUKKI CONSTRUCTION RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Laajamäentie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/592 8100 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-13430 HÄMEENLINNA (P)

SBI

Responsible: Dr. Anders OLSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/661 02 36

Organisation: SBI STIFTELSEN SVENSK STALBYGGNADSFORSKNING STALBYGGNADSINSTITUTET Address: Banérgatan, 54

Direct fax: +(46) 8/661 03 05 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11592 STOCKHOLM (P)

UNIV PISA

Responsible: Dr. Walter SALVATORE

Direct line: +(39) 050/835 725

Organisation: UNIV PISA UNIVERSITA DI PISA - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA STRUTTURALE Address: Via Diotisalvi 2

Direct fax: +(39) 050/554 597 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56126 PISA (P)

CCS

Responsible: Dr. Christos SAOURIDIS

Direct line: +(30) 210/805 17 30

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Direct fax: +(30) 210/614 71 21 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-15125 ATHENS (P)

UNIV RIOJA

Responsible: Prof. Joaquín ORDIERES MERE

Direct line: +(34) 941/299 518 or 274 Direct fax: +(34) 941/299518or478or227 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: UNIV RIOJA UNIVERSIDAD DE LA RIOJA Department: Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica Address: Calle Luis de Ulloa, 20 ES-26004 LOGRONO (P)

FQZ

Responsible: Mr Holger GEORGI

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37 31 08

Organisation: FQZ FORSCHUNGS- UND QUALITÄTSZENTRUM ODERBRÜCKE gGmbH Address: Industriepark EKO, Strasse 20

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37 58 71 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15874 EISENHÜTTENSTADT (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard SEDLACEK

Direct line: +(49) 241/8025 177

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/8022 140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN Contract N° RFS2-CT-2004-00037

Reference N° TGS8.02/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 253.434 190.075

Duration Dates: 18 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2005 31/12/2005

Title: Dissemination of steel based new renovation technologies into growing new EU markets (NEWEU) Acronym: NEWEU OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The broad technical objective is to disseminate several new steel based renovation technologies to new EU markets. Technologies demonstrated in practice in the two earlier ECSC-projects. The broad technical objective is sub-divided into the following sub-objectives: - Preparation of material to be presented at seminars in the participating countries - Translation of the material into the following languages :Polish, Lithuanian, Estonian, Hungarian and Latvian - Arrangement of seminars in participating countries - Arrangement of practical training The broad commercial objective is to increase the market share of steel in the construction industry in the renovation of old buildings.

State of progress:

Research technically completed; publication in hand

Partners (CO)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Mr Pekka ROIVIO

Direct line: +(358) 3/617 95 51

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ / CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS DIVISION TECHNOLOGY CENTER Address: Asentajantie 8-10

Direct fax: +(358) 3/617 95 53 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-13500 HÄMEENLINNA (P)

FINNMAP POLSKA

Responsible: Mr Lasse RAJALA

Direct line: +(48) 48 89 526 60 91

Organisation: FINNMAP POLSKA FINNMAP POLSKA Sp. z.o.o. Address: Aleje Wojska Polskiego 39

Fax: +(48) e-mail: [email protected]

PL-10-228 OLSZTYN

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VILNIUS GEDIMINAS

Responsible: Prof.Dr.Habil. Audronis Kazimieras KVEDARAS Organisation: VILNIUS GEDIMINAS VILNIUS GEDIMINO TECHNIKOS UNIVERSITETAS Address: Sauletekio al. 11

Direct line: +(370) 5/27 45 228 Direct fax: +(370) 5/27 00 112 e-mail: [email protected]

LT-20223 VILNIUS-40 (P)

TALLINN UT

Responsible: Prof. Kalju LOORITS

Direct line: +(372) 2/620 24 01

Organisation: TALLINN UT TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF TALLINN Department: Structural Design Address: Ehitajate tee 5

Direct fax: +(372) 2/620 24 05 e-mail: [email protected]

EE-19086 TALLINN (P)

RANNILA HUNGARY

Responsible: M. Sc. Istvan SZONTAGH

Direct line: +(36) 1 346 30 10

Organisation: RANNILA HUNGARY RANNILA HUNGARY KERESKEDELMI ES SZOLGALTATO Kft. Department: Design Address: Arpad Fejedelem utja 26-28

Direct fax: +(36) 1 346 30 20 e-mail: [email protected]

HU-1023 BUDAPEST (P)

SIA FINNMAP

Responsible: Mr Markku HUSSO

Direct line: +(371) 9/39 47 97

Organisation: SIA FINNMAP SIA FINNMAP LATVIJA Address: Vienibas Gatve 87a-12

Direct fax: +(371) 7/80 86 86 e-mail: [email protected]

LV-1004 RIGA Contract N° RFS2-CT-2004-00038

Reference N° TGS8.03/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 200.000 150.000

Duration Dates: 18 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2005 31/12/2005

Title: Dissemination of X100 steel pipes for high pressure gas transportation pipelines knowledge Acronym: DISKX100PIPE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The aim of this RFCS proposal is to promote the knowledge gained in ECSC-funded projects carried out during the past five years. It is aimed at demonstrating the safe use of X100 grade steel large diameter pipes for possible use in long-distance, on-shore gas transmission pipelines, in order to increase the European Market share in this specific, world-wide business. To achieve this general aim, the specific goals of the present proposal are as follows: ? to select, collect, analyse and disseminate the technical information gained both in ECSC past projects, and available world-wide, with regard to the behaviour of large diameter X100 grade steel pipes for long distance, on-shore gas transmission pipelines, with respect to the major technical issues (infield welding, defect tolerance, cold bending, etc) Dissemination would be achieved through the organization of a devoted Web Site, a selected International Working Group, and two International seminars open to both specialists and academics; ? to come to an agreement about a common proposal, based on the background information referred to above, for submission to the relevant international regulatory bodies about the incorporation into the international standards of X100 grade steel pipes for long-distance, on-shore highpressure gas transmission pipelines..

State of progress:

Research technically completed; publication in hand

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Giuseppe DEMOFONTI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 54 56

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr. Gerhard KNAUF

Direct line: +(49) 203/999 3160

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Direct fax: +(49) 203/999 4352 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47259 DUISBURG Contract N° RFS3-CT-2004-00039

Reference N° TGS8.04/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 9.100 9.100

Duration Dates: 4 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/06/2004 30/09/2004 30/09/2004

Title: Seismic Design of Light Gauge Steel Framed Buildings OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Main research activity of the applicant is the numerical modelling of the seismic behaviour of cold-formed steel structures. This model has to be calibrated and validated by a previous testing campaign. With this stage, the applicant will participate in the testing campaign, the model will be validated and seismic design rules will be developed.

State of progress:

Research completed; no publication

Partners (CO)

VTT

Responsible: Mr Jouko KOUHI

Direct line: +(358) 9/1299 206

Organisation: FCSA FINNISH CONSTRUCTIONAL STEELWORK ASSOCIATION Address: Unioninkatu, 14

Fax: +(358) 9/1299 214 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00131 HELSINKI (P)

UPC

Responsible: Dr. Antonio ROGRIGUEZ FERRAN

Direct line: +(34) 93/401 56 97

Organisation: UPC UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC) Address: Calle Jordi Girona 31

Direct fax: +(34) 93/401 18 25 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-08034 BARCELONA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00040

Reference N° TGS8.05/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.365.194 819.117

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Application of duplex stainless steel for welded bridge construction in aggressive environment Acronym: BRIDGEPLEX OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Maintenance costs are a significant item in life cycle of steel bridges in general, of paramount importance in aggressive environments. The use of duplex stainless steels for bridge decks would be a major step forward in providing durable, low maintenance structures, exploiting both their corrosion resistance and high mechanical properties, capable of meeting in full the required structural safety performances. Together with the high cost, a major barrier to the use of duplex steels in welded bridge construction is the lack of experimental data on fatigue strength and technological feasibility, to be assessed in comparison with the vast know how available for traditional steels. As a consequence, Eurocode 3 for bridge design (ENV 1993-2) does not include stainless steel bridges. The objective of the proposed project is to explore the field of the use of duplex stainless steel in welded bridge construction via mechanical testing and numerical analyses, so as to provide indications suitable to form the basis for an upgrade of Eurocode 3 and to allow a reliable Life Cycle Cost analysis for this kind of structures so as to address the best material choice for the future long span suspension bridges.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Giuliana ZILLI

Direct line: +(39) 06/5055 422

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/5055 452 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

OMBA

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Emanuele MAIORANA

Direct line: +(39) 0444/381 000

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Direct fax: +(39) 0444/381 002 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-36040 TORRI DI QUARTESOLO (VICENZA) (P)

INDUSTEEL

Responsible: Dr. Lionel COUDREUSE

Direct line: +(33) 4/7775 2041

Organisation: INDUSTEEL INDUSTEEL LOIRE Department: Service Méthodes Address: Chateauneuf BP 368 F-42803 RIVE de GIER CEDEX (P)

Direct fax: +(33) 4/7775 2084 e-mail: [email protected]

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard SEDLACEK

Direct line: +(49) 241/8025 177

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/8022 140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Ir. Carl VROOMEN

Direct line: +(32) 04/366 92 33

Organisation: ULG UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE Address: Sart Tilman Allée des Chevreuils, 1

Direct fax: +(32) 04/366 93 42 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE 1 Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00041

Reference N° TGS8.06/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.344.409 806.645

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Enhanced economy of tubular piles by improved buckling design Acronym: ETIB OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The design of cylindrical tubes in piling systems has to consider the limit state of buckling. The application of the general rules for buckling design given in ENV1993-1-6 results in insufficient safety factors for common piling structures. This is due to the fact that the knock-down factors of ENV1993- 1-6 are derived from tests with rigid boundary conditions and a load introduction which is completely different from the situation with the piling structure. The continuous nonlinear support in the soil reduces the imperfection sensitivity. A parametric study considering the interaction of piling and soil will be performed to give improved design rules with satisfactory safety.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

UNIV KARLSRUHE

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Helmut SAAL

Direct line: +(49) 721/608 22 05

Organisation: VSHS VERSUCHSANSTALT FÜR STAHL, HOLZ & STEINE Address: Otto-Amann-Platz 1

Direct fax: +(49) 721/608 40 78 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-76128 KARLSRUHE (P)

UCL

Responsible: Prof. Alain HOLEYMAN

Direct line: +(32) 10 472 112

Organisation: UCL UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN Address: Place de l'Université, 1

Direct fax: +(32) 10 472 179 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-1348 LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Dr. Alex SCHMITT

Direct line: +(352) 5313 32 46

200

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Direct fax: +(352) 5313 21 99 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Mr Hannu JOKINIEMI

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 25 193

Organisation: RUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Suolakivenkatu 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 25 873 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00810 HELSINKI (P)

RDCS

Responsible: Ir Richard KERGEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/236 88 39

Organisation: RDCS RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT DU GROUPE COCKERILL SAMBRE SCRL Address: Bld de Colonster BP 57

Direct fax: +(32) 4/236 88 19 e-mail: [email protected]

Domaine Universitaire BE-4000 LIEGE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00042

Reference N° TGS8.07/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.444.367 866.620

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Integrated pre-fabricated steel technologies for the multi-storey sector Acronym: INPREST OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Modern steel buildings require a high degree of pre-fabrication and effective integration of the key components. The concept of Open Building systems in steel will be developed, aimed primarily at the multi-storey residential sector. The research will concentrate on providing ‘enabling’ or supporting technologies and on basic performance data to assist in the development of these systems. Effort will be put into standardisation of interfaces between structural and other components such as cladding, services and lifts, and on increasing customisation without compromising manufacturing efficiency. Information Technology is seen as a major driver which will be investigated. The research will lead to the development of new systems involving skeletal, planar and modular components, including supporting design information.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard SEDLACEK

Direct line: +(49) 241/8025 177

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/8022 140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Olivier VASSART

Direct line: +(352) 5313 2175

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 5313 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Colin HARPER

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 528

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/8253 37 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

CTICM

Responsible: Mr Stéphane HERBIN

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 85 20 55

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Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 85 21 34 e-mail: [email protected]

102 Route de Limours FR-78470 SAINT-REMY-LES-CHEVREUSE CEDEX (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Mr Ilkka LEHTINEN

Direct line: +(358) 20/59 27 958

Organisation: RUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Suolakivenkatu 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/59 27 900 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-00810 HELSINKI (P)

SCI

Responsible: Mr Graham K. RAVEN

Direct line: +(44) 1344/623 345

Organisation: SCI THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Address: Silwood Park

Direct fax: +(44) 1344/622 944 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ASCOT (BERKSHIRE) SL5 7QN (P)

CIB

Responsible: Prof. Frits SCHEUBLIN

Direct line: +(31) 30/659 86 77

Organisation: CIB INT. COUNCIL FOR RES. AND INNOVATION IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-CIB Address: Kruisplein 25G

Direct fax: +(31) 30/659 82 59 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-3014 DB ROTTERDAM Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00043

Reference N° TGS8.08/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 977.828 586.697

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: New application of steel in inside coating buildings considering design and acoustic criteria Acronym: NASCENT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS ECSC projects previously presented to the EC generally approach acoustic applications as complementary studies for design of roofs, columns, ceilings, etc., where the focus is in the design of column links or other type of elements. The objective of this project is to generate new products for coated and mixed steel elements for aesthetic uses in the walls and ceilings members and focused on the new acoustic regulations. Hence the research will be oriented, not simply to achieving a total noise reduction as up to now, but to the new regulations of technical code for buildings. The latter are mandatory requirements regarding reverberating time, which makes it necessary to utilise collaborative coating materials in order to produce the required noise absorption. An excellent opportunity exists for steel to gain market share against alternative products, such as gypsum and other materials, and this proposal aims at this benefit, creating new products based on steel. The main advantage is the ability to use the same material in steel construction, with the same finish aspect and with the enhanced characteristics for energy absorption over a very wide frequency range, which is a very relevant aspect for the customers.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

UNIV RIOJA

Responsible: Prof. Joaquín ORDIERES MERE

Direct line: +(34) 941/299 518 or 274 Direct fax: +(34) 941/299518or478or227 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: UNIV RIOJA UNIVERSIDAD DE LA RIOJA Department: Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica Address: Calle Luis de Ulloa, 20 ES-26004 LOGRONO (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mrs Maria José SANCHEZ

Direct line: +(34) 91/596 93 94

202

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Direct fax: +(34) 91/596 93 34 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-28027 MADRID (P)

FQZ

Responsible: Mr Bernd SCHMOLKE

Direct line: +(49) 3364/375 080

Organisation: FQZ BRANDENBURG FORSCHUNGS- UND QUALITÄTSZENTRUM BRANDENBURG GmbH Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/375 871 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15890 EISENHÜTTENSTADT (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Helena GOUVEIA

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 00

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Department: Production Technologies Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 26 e-mail: [email protected]

Talaide PT-2740 120 PORTO SALVO-OEIRAS Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00044

Reference N° TGS8.09/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 673.890 404.334

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Plastic member capacity of semi-compact steel sections - a more economic design Acronym: Semi-Comp OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Capacity in steel structures. Since for this specific group of rolled and welded profiles EUROCODE 3 does not allow to exploit their full capacity, the present project should eliminate this handicap. This will be based on testing, numerical simulations and the development of new design rules. The results of the project would widen the applicability of semi-compact steel profiles due to their increased competitiveness, would reduce the material and energy consumption and would lead to a more economic design of steel structures.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

TECH UNIV GRAZ

Responsible: Prof. Richard GREINER

Direct line: +(43) 316/873 62 00

Organisation: TU GRAZ GRAZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Direct fax: +(43) 316/873 67 07 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Address: Institute for Steel Structures & Shell Structures Lessingstraße 25/3 AT-8010 GRAZ (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Associate Prof. Jean-Pierre JASPART

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 47

Organisation: MSM (UNIV LIEGE) MSM - INSTITUT DE GENIE CIVIL (UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE) Department: FNRS Address: Quai de Banning, 6

Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 91 92 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 BELGIQUE (P)

RDCS

Responsible: Mr Emmanuel BORTOLOTTI

Direct line: +(32) 4/236 88 86

Organisation: RDCS RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT DU GROUPE COCKERILL SAMBRE SCRL Address: Bld de Colonster BP 57

Direct fax: +(32) 4/236 88 19 e-mail: [email protected]

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PSP

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Klaus WEYNAND

Direct line: +(49) 241/963 28 42

Organisation: PSP PSP - PROF. SEDLACEK & PARTNER TECHNOLOGIEN IM BAUWESEN GmbH Address: Pauwelstrasse 19

Direct fax: +(49) 241/963 28 90 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00045

Reference N° TGS8.10/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 768.340 461.004

Duration Dates: 30 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/12/2004 30/11/2006 31/05/2007

Title: Storage racks in seismic areas Acronym: SEISRACKS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The proposed research corresponds to the problem of structural safety and design methods with regards to resistance to earthquakes (Section 3.2.2.2, f) in the Proposers Guide). There are now technical limitations in the field of safety and design of storage racks in seismic areas: lack of knowledge on actions challenging the structures, lack of knowledge on structural behaviour in terms of ductility and sliding conditions of the pallets on the racks and lack of Standard Design Codes in Europe. To solve partly these limitation, the objectives of this project are to increase knowledge on actual service conditions of storage racks, to increase knowledge on actual structural behaviour of them and to assess design rules for racks under earthquake conditions.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ACAI

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Irene ROSIN

Direct line: +(39) 02/295 134 13

Organisation: ACAI ASSOCIAZIONE FRA I COSTRUTTORI IN ACCIAIO ITALIANI Address: Viale Abruzzi 66

Direct fax: +(39) 02/295 298 24 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-20131 MILAN (P)

IST

Responsible: Prof. Luis CALADO

Direct line: +(351) 21/841 82 /03

Organisation: IST INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture Address: Avenida Rovisco Pais

Direct fax: +(351) 21/841 82 00 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-1049 001 LISBOA (P)

NTUA

Responsible: Prof. Panayotis CARYDIS

Direct line: +(30) 210/77 21 180

Organisation: NTUA NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS Address: Heroon Polytechniou Str. 9

Direct fax: +(30) 210/77 21 182 e-mail: [email protected]

Zografou Campus GR-1578 ZOGRAFOU/ATHENS (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Prof. André PLUMIER

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 30

Organisation: ULG UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE Department: Institut de Mécanique et Génie Civil (Bât. B52/3) Address: Sart Tilman

Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 95 34 e-mail: [email protected]

Allée des Chevreuils, 1 BE-4000 LIEGE 1 (P)

POLIMI

Responsible: Prof. Carlo A. CASTIGLIONI

Direct line: +(39) 02/2399-4355 204

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS8 :"Steel products and applications for building, construction and industry" Organisation: POLIMI POLITECNICO DE MILANO Department: Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale Address: Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32

Direct fax: +(39) 02/2399-4369 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-20133 MILANO Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00046

Reference N° TGS8.11/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 986.495 591.897

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Robust structures by joint ductility Acronym: Robustness OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Progressive failure of the whole structure caused by local damage (e. g. failure of a column caused by a vehicle impact, explosion, fire, earthquake) can be prevented by robust design. Profiting from the inherent ductile behaviour of steel, this project analyses the requirements for robustness and develops new ductile joint solutions to allow for a force redistribution within the structure so that a global collapse of the building is inhibited and structural safety is ensured. Criteria for robust structures, especially concerning steel and composite joints are elaborated and illustrated by drawings in a handbook for easy understanding and realisation by the constructor. Thus the application of steel is encouraged in accordance to future structural demands.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

USTUTT

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Ulrike KUHLMANN

Direct line: +(49) 711/685 62 45

Organisation: UNIV STUTTGART UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGART Department: Institute of Structural Design Address: Pfaffenwaldring, 23

Direct fax: +(49) 711/685 62 36 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-70569 STUTTGART (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Associate Prof. Jean-Pierre JASPART

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 47

Organisation: MSM (UNIV LIEGE) MSM - INSTITUT DE GENIE CIVIL (UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE) Department: FNRS Address: Quai de Banning, 6

Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 91 92 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 BELGIQUE (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Toni DEMARCO

Direct line: +(352) 53/13 21 76

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 53/13 21 99 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

PSP

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Klaus WEYNAND

Direct line: +(49) 241/963 28 42

Organisation: PSP PSP - PROF. SEDLACEK & PARTNER TECHNOLOGIEN IM BAUWESEN GmbH Address: Pauwelstrasse 19

Direct fax: +(49) 241/963 28 90 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

UNIV TRENTO

Responsible: Prof. Riccardo ZANDONINI

Direct line: +(39) 0461/88 25 30

Organisation: UNITN UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TRENTO - Dpt of Mat.Eng. and Ind Tech. Department: Material and Structural Testing Address: Via Mesiano 77 IT-38050 TRENTO 205

Direct fax: +(39) 0461/88 25 99 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS8 :"Steel products and applications for building, construction and industry" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00047

Reference N° TGS8.12/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.294.677 776.806

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Composite column and wall systems for impact and blast resistance Acronym: COSIMB OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Composite steel-concrete members provide ideal systems for impact and blast resistance, which have not been utilised to their full potential due to the lack of appropriate investigations, particularly when using high-strength materials. This programme aims to develop design guidance, for members incorporating conventional and/or high-strength materials, under extreme impact and blast loading. The work will involve experimental and theoretical determination of bearing and rotational capacities, coupled with complementary dynamic tests and nonlinear analyses.Evaluation of residual strength/damage will also enable assessment of interactions with probable subsequent loading scenarios, such as ensuing fires, with a view to providing performance-based design procedures.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

HOCHTIEF

Responsible: Dr. Bernhard HAUKE

Direct line: +(49) 69/7117 2468

Organisation: HOCHTIEF HOCHTIEF CONSTRUCTION AG Address: Lyoner Str. 25

Direct fax: +(49) 69/7117 2948 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-60528 FRANKFURT AM MAIN (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Mike HALLER

Direct line: +(352) 5313 2166

Organisation: ARCELOR PROFIL ARCELOR PROFIL Luxembourg SA Address: Rue de Luxembourg 66

Direct fax: +(352) 5313 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4221 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

IMPERIAL COLLEGE

Responsible: Dr. Ahmed ELGHAZOULI

Direct line: +(44) 20/7594 60 21

Organisation: IMPERIAL COLLEGE IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDECINE Address: South Kensington Campus

Direct fax: +(44) 20/7225 27 16 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- LONDON SW7 2AZ (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard SEDLACEK

Direct line: +(49) 241/8025 177

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/8022 140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

UNIV KARLSRUHE

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Helmut SAAL

Direct line: +(49) 721/608 22 05

Organisation: VSHS VERSUCHSANSTALT FÜR STAHL, HOLZ & STEINE Address: Otto-Amann-Platz 1

Direct fax: +(49) 721/608 40 78 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-76128 KARLSRUHE

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Reference N° TGS8.13/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 885.233 531.139

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 30/06/2007 30/06/2007

Title: Stainless steel in fire Acronym: SSIF OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The relatively sparse body of existing data on the behaviour of structural stainless steel at high temperatures suggests that stainless steel performs very well in certain circumstances. This project seeks to develop more comprehensive and economic design guidance on stainless steel structural members and connections in fire, including specific unprotected products meeting the requirements for 30 and 60 minutes fire resistance. The project includes tests on materials, members and connections, numerical analysis and development of design guidance. The comprehensive final report will give design guidance in a suitable format for inclusion in European standards, accompanied by web-based design software.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SCI

Responsible: Mrs. Nancy BADDOO

Direct line: +(44) 1344/623 345

Organisation: SCI THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Department: Materials Address: Silwood Park

Direct fax: +(44) 1344/622 944 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ASCOT (BERKSHIRE) SL5 7QN (P)

CTICM

Responsible: Dr. Bin ZHAO

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 85 20 73

Organisation: CTICM CENTRE TECHNIQUE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE Department: Fire Research section Address: Fire Research & Engineering section 102 Route de Limours

Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 85 37 28 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-78471 St.-Rémy-Lès-Chevreuse (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Francesco FATTORINI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 57 78

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

OUTOKUMPU

Responsible: Dipl.-Ing. Raimo VIHERMA

Telephone: +(358) 16/45 21

Organisation: OUTOKUMPU OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS OY Address: Tornion tehtaat

Direct fax: +(358) 16/45 32 95 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-95400 TORNIO (P)

VTT

Responsible: Mrs Ala-Outinen TIINA

Direct line: +(358) 9 456 66 88

Organisation: VTT VTT BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Address: Kemistintie 3

Direct fax: +(358) 9 456 70 27 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02044 ESPOO (P)

UNIV HANNOVER

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Peter SCHAUMANN

Direct line: +(49) 511/762 37 81

Organisation: UNIV HANNOVER UNIVERSITY OF HANNOVER - INSTITUTE FOR STEEL CONSTRUCTION Address: Appelstraße 9a DE-30167 HANNOVER

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Direct fax: +(49) 511/762 29 91 e-mail: [email protected]

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SBI

Responsible: Dr. Anders OLSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/661 02 36

Organisation: SBI STIFTELSEN SVENSK STALBYGGNADSFORSKNING STALBYGGNADSINSTITUTET Address: Banérgatan, 54

Direct fax: +(46) 8/661 03 05 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11592 STOCKHOLM (P)

UGINE & ALZ France

Responsible: Mr François CONRAD

Direct line: +(33) 858 75 39

Organisation: U&A CENTRE DE RECHERCHE DE GUEUGNON Address: Usine de Gueugnon Place des Forges

Direct fax: +(33) 858 79 56 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-71130 GUEUGNON Contract N° RFS2-CT-2005-00035

Reference N° TGS8.1/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 333.462 200.078

Duration Dates: 12 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2006 30/06/2006

Title: Promotion of steel in sustainable and adaptable buildings Acronym: PROSSUS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The use of steel in residential buildings is strongly dependent on the concepts of sustainability and adaptable construction systems. This Type 2 project will disseminate the steel technologies developed and demonstrated in RFCS project 7215-PP-058, with the objective of creating a greater understanding of new ways of residential building using steel. It is proposed to prepare dissemination material giving details of the 5 demonstration buildings, and to prepare information on sustainability benefits of steel construction. Many of the projects in participating countries led to new construction technologies, and this Type 2 project will provide an opportunity to disseminate both the new technologies and the information gained during testing and monitoring. National seminars will help to spread the knowledge to e.g. architects, clients and politicians.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SCI

Responsible: Mr Graham K. RAVEN

Direct line: +(44) 1344/623 345

Organisation: SCI THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Address: Silwood Park

Direct fax: +(44) 1344/622 944 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ASCOT (BERKSHIRE) SL5 7QN (P)

SBI

Responsible: Dr. Anders OLSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/661 02 36

Organisation: SBI STIFTELSEN SVENSK STALBYGGNADSFORSKNING STALBYGGNADSINSTITUTET Address: Banérgatan, 54

Direct fax: +(46) 8/661 03 05 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11592 STOCKHOLM (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Dr. Jyrki KESTI

Direct line: +(358) 20/592 8107

Organisation: RUUKKI CONSTRUCTION RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Address: Laajamäentie 1

Direct fax: +(358) 20/592 8100 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-13430 HÄMEENLINNA (P)

CTICM

Responsible: Mr Philippe BEGUIN

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 85 20 67

Organisation: CTICM CENTRE TECHNIQUE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE Address: Domaine de Saint-Paul

Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 85 21 34 e-mail: [email protected]

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CSM

Responsible: Dr. Giuliana ZILLI

Direct line: +(39) 06/5055 422

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/5055 452 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

FOSTA

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Gregor NUESSE

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 839

Organisation: FOSTA FORSCHUNGSVEREINIGUNG STAHLANWENDUNG e.V. Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 840 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DUESSELDORF Contract N° RFS2-CT-2005-00036

Reference N° TGS8.2/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 271.843 163.107

Duration Dates: 12 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2006 30/06/2006

Title: Valorisation project - structural design of cold worked austenitic stainless steel Acronym: VALCOSS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This valorisation project will disseminate guidance on the design of cold worked stainless steel structural members resulting from the recently completed ECSC project Structural Design of Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel (7210-PR-318). The deliverables include: • 3rd Edition of the Design Manual for Structural Stainless Steel, extended to cover cold worked material and updated to refer to relevant parts of EN 1993. Three new design / cost comparison examples will be included. The Design Manual will be available in seven European languages. • Online design facility for cold worked stainless steel members. • Seven seminars throughout Europe.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SCI

Responsible: Mrs. Nancy BADDOO

Direct line: +(44) 1344/623 345

Organisation: SCI THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Department: Materials Address: Silwood Park

Direct fax: +(44) 1344/622 944 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ASCOT (BERKSHIRE) SL5 7QN (P)

CUST

Responsible: Prof. Jean-Pierre MUZEAU

Direct line: +(33) 4/73 40 53 12

Organisation: CUST CUST- DEPARTEMENT GENIE CIVIL, LABORATOIRE DE GENIE CIVIL (LGC) Department: Département Génie Civil Address: BP 206

Direct fax: +(33) 4/73 40 75 10 e-mail: [email protected]

FR - 63174 AUBIERE (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Giuliana ZILLI

Direct line: +(39) 06/5055 422

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/5055 452 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard SEDLACEK

Direct line: +(49) 241/8025 177

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Direct fax: +(49) 241/8022 140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

VTT

Responsible: M.Sc. Asko TALJA

Direct line: +(358) 9/456 68 31

Organisation: VTT VTT BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Address: P.O.Box 1807

Direct fax: +(358) 9/456 70 07 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-02044 ESPOO (P)

UPC

Responsible: Dr. Esther REAL

Direct line: +(34) 93/401 73 58

Organisation: UPC UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC) Address: Calle Jordi Girona 31

Direct fax: +(34) 93/401 10 36 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-08034 BARCELONA (P)

SBI

Responsible: Dr. Anders OLSSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/661 02 36

Organisation: SBI STIFTELSEN SVENSK STALBYGGNADSFORSKNING STALBYGGNADSINSTITUTET Address: Banérgatan, 54

Direct fax: +(46) 8/661 03 05 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11592 STOCKHOLM (P)

EURO INOX

Responsible: Mr Thomas PAULY

Direct line: +(352) 2/261 03 050

Organisation: EURO INOX EURO INOX Address: route d'Arlon 241

Direct fax: +(352) 2/261 02 051 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-1150 LUXEMBOURG Contract N° RFS2-CT-2005-00037

Reference N° TGS8.3/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 290.279 174.167

Duration Dates: 18 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Large web openings for service integration in composite floors Acronym: LWO+ OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS This application is related to the ECSC project P4383 – LARGE WEB OPENINGS FOR SERVICE INTEGRATION IN COMPOSITE FLOORS (LWO). The project started in July 2001 and has been successfully finalised end of 2003. The objective is to: – review of the knowledge gained in the frame of the ECSC project LWO – prepare state of the art reports – to translate the documents into French, Swedish and German – to promote the knowledge gained to practitioners via * Internet * contacts to CEN * conferences (e.g. EUROSTEEL 2005 to be held in Maastricht (NL), Swedish Steel Construction Day, etc.) * workshops

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof Dr.-Ing. Markus FELDMANN

Direct line: +(49) 241/802 5177

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Direct fax: +(49) 241/802 2140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

CTICM

Responsible: Mr Alain BUREAU

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 85 20 65

Organisation: CTICM CENTRE TECHNIQUE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE Address: Domaine de Saint-Paul

Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 85 21 34 e-mail: [email protected]

102 Route de Limours FR-78470 SAINT-REMY-LES-CHEVREUSE CEDEX (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Olivier VASSART

Direct line: +(352) 5313 2175

Organisation: PROFILARBED ProfilARBED S.A. Address: 66, Route de Luxembourg

Direct fax: +(352) 5313 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4009 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE (P)

SCI

Responsible: Dr. Stephen HICKS

Direct line: +(44) 1344/623 345

Organisation: SCI THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE Department: Building Engineering Address: Silwood Park

Direct fax: +(44) 1344/622 944 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ASCOT (BERKSHIRE) SL5 7QN (P)

LTU

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Bernt JOHANSSON

Direct line: +(46) 920/491 344

Organisation: LTU LULEÅ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Department: Structural Engineering - Steel Structures Address: Universitetsområdet, Porsön

Direct fax: +(46) 920/491 091 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97187 LULEÅ Contract N° RFS3-CT-2005-00038

Reference N° TGS8.4/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 10.500 10.500

Duration Dates: 8 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/03/2005 31/10/2005 31/10/2005

Title: Stage for the enrichment and calibration of a vibroacoustic model Acronym: ENCAVI OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The tasks developed by the applicant will be the participation in the testing campaign and the study of non-deterministic methods for the prediction of vibroacoustic phenomena. Consequently, the calibration (and enrichment with probabilistic techniques) of the numerical model, the participation in a testing campaign and the collaboration with more experienced people in vibroacoustics will be the benefits for the applicant. Moreover, benefits for host and applicant organisations will be a better development of the testing campaign, a more solid and theoretical based knowledge of vibroacoustic phenomena and a correct interpretation of results which will lead to useful rules of acoustic design for lightweight steel structural elements.

State of progress:

Research completed; no publication

Partners (CO)

CSTB

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Michel VILLOT

Direct line: +(33) 4/76 76 25 25

Organisation: CSTB CENTRE SCIENTIFIQUE ET TECHNIQUE DU BATIMENT- NOISE AND VIBRATION DPT Address: 24 rue Joseph Fourier

Direct fax: +(33) 4/76 44 20 46 e-mail: [email protected]

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UPC

Responsible: M.Sc. Jordi POBLET PUIG

Direct line: +(34) 93/401 71 31

Organisation: UPC UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC) Department: Edifici C2, Campus Nord UPC Address: Calle Jordi Girona 31

Direct fax: +(34) 93/401 71 30 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-08034 BARCELONA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00039

Reference N° TGS8.5/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 710.769 426.461

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Modern plastic design for steel structures Acronym: PLASTOTOUGH OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The overall objective of this project is to supply analytical methods, which will provide the quantification of an upper shelf toughness criterion to allow for safe plastic design of steel structures using modern construction steels. Since this criterion is still missing, the plastic design of structural elements is only permitted when the steels used meet extremely severe test requirements, which penalise the use of steel by uneconomical design methods. Therefore the application of this criterion will inevitably lead to increased exploitation and employment of steel in buildings, bridges, pressure vessels, offshore and pipeline structures and thus to the enhancement of the competitiveness of the European industry.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Wolfgang BLECK

Direct line: +(49) 241/80 95 783782 Direct fax: +(49) 241/80 92 2253 e-mail: [email protected]

Organisation: RWTH INSTITUT FÜR EISENHÜTTENKUNDE Department: Ferrous Metallurgy Address: Intzestrasse 1 DE-52072 AACHEN (P)

NTUA

Responsible: Prof. Ioannis VAYAS

Direct line: +(30) 210/772 1054

Organisation: NTUA/LSBTP NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS Department: Department of Civil Engineering Address: 9 Iroon Polytechniou Street

Direct fax: +(30) 210/772 3510 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-15780 ATHENS (P)

PEINER TRAGER

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Marcus LIPPE

Direct line: +(49) 5171/91 9554

Organisation: SALZGITTER SALZGITTER AG - WERK PEINE Department: Quality Address: Gerhard-Lucas-Meyer Strasse 10

Fax: +(49) 5171/91-00 00 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-31226 PEINE (P)

VITKOVICE

Responsible: Dr. Zdenek KUBON

Direct line: +(420) 595/95 61 74

Organisation: VITKOVICE VITKOVICE Výzkum a Vývoj, spol. s.r.o. Address: Pohranicni 693/31

Direct fax: +(420) 69/292 89 27 e-mail: [email protected]

CZ-706 02 OSTRAVA

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Reference N° TGS8.6/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.523.500 914.101

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Induction assisted welding technologies in steel utilisation Acronym: INDUCWELD OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Coming from automotive applications, the potential for high strength steel grades to be applied in lightweight construction are more and more required in many industrial sectors as construction, agricultural machinery or shipbuilding industry. However, fundamental metallurgical facts cause these steels to be relatively difficult to weld. The existing limitations, as insufficient fatigue strength caused e.g. by an extreme martensite formation, can be overcome by the use of appropriate welding methods combined with induction heating. Thus, an adaption of weld seam properties to the base materials properties will be enabled. The project results are expected to lead to an increased use of high strength steels and to gain benefit of both cost saving and raw material saving aspects.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

LZH

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Oliver MEIER

Direct line: +(49) 511/27 88 371

Organisation: LZH LASER ZENTRUM HANNOVER e.V. Department: Materials and Processes Address: Hollerithallee 8

Direct fax: +(49) 511/27 88 100 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-30419 HANNOVER (P)

FHG

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Berndt BRENNER

Direct line: +(49) 351/258 32 07

Organisation: IWS FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR MATERIAL AND BEAM TECHNOLOGY Department: Joining and Surface Technology Address: Winterbergstrasse 28

Direct fax: +(49) 351/258 32 10 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-01277 DRESDEN (P)

SLV

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Claas BRUNS

Direct line: +(49) 345/5246 407

Organisation: SLV SCHWEISSTECHNISCHE LEHR-UND VERSUCHSANSTALT HALLE GmbH Department: Research and Development Address: Köthener Strasse 33a

Direct fax: +(49) 345/5246 403 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-06118 HALLE (SAALE) (P)

DTU

Responsible: Dr. Flemming OLSEN

Direct line: +(45) 4525/ 47 51

Organisation: TU DANMARK TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF DENMARK PROCESTEKNISK INSTITUT Address: Building 425

Direct fax: +(45) 4525 /45 70 e-mail: [email protected]

DK-2800 LYNGBY (P)

UNIV HANNOVER

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Alexander NIKANOROV

Direct line: +(49) 511/762 3928

Organisation: UNIV HANNOVER UNIVERSITÄT HANNOVER Address: Welfengarten 1

Direct fax: +(49) 511/762 3275 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-30167 HANNOVER (P)

MPIE

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita PYZALLA

Telephone: +(49) 211/6792-258

Organisation: MPIE MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR EISENFORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Fax: +(49) 211/6792-268 e-mail: [email protected]

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OCAS

Responsible: Dr. Ali Ihsan KORUK

Direct line: +(32) 9/345 13 55

Organisation: OCAS ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM VOOR AANWENDING VAN STAAL N.V. Department: Steel Solution & Design Address: John Kennedylaan 3

Direct fax: +(32) 9/345 12 04 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9060 ZELZATE (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Matthias HÖFEMANN

Direct line: +(49) 5341/21 5732

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Eisenhüttenstrasse, 99

Direct fax: +(49) 5341/21 2963 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-38239 SALZGITTER (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dott. Maurizio FERSINI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 54 14

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 52 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CNH

Responsible: Ing. Luc LEFEBVRE

Direct line: +(32) 50/253 302

Organisation: CNH CNH BELGIUM NV Department: Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Welding Address: Leon Claeysstraat 3A

Direct fax: +(32) 50/253 654 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-8210 ZEDELGEM Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00041

Reference N° TGS8.7/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.477.233 886.340

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Economic and durable design of composite bridges with integral abutments Acronym: INTAB OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Bridges are of vital importance to the European infrastructure and economy leading to the request for highly advances and economic structures. Further on the maintenance of bridges is an ever-growing problem for the road administrations. Experience from already constructed bridges with integrated abutments show that the traditional bridges with joints are outclassed, the former being not only less expensive to maintain, but also more affordable to build. The research proposal INTAB investigates on this innovative bridge type and aims on promoting composite bridges with integral abutments. The major objectives of the proposal are to elaborate cost effective, environmental friendly and sustainable bridge structures, to prove their durability in practice and to provide design guidance for competitive construction.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof Dr.-Ing. Markus FELDMANN

Direct line: +(49) 241/802 5177

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Department: Lehrstuhl für Stahlbau Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/802 2140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

LTU

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Lennart ELFGREN

Direct line: +(46) 920/491 923

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Direct fax: +(46) 920/491 091 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97187 LULEÅ (P)

RAMBÖLL

Responsible: M.Sc. Tore LUNDMARK

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 01 55

Organisation: RAMBÖLL RAMBÖLL SVERIGE AB Department: Bridge Manager Address: Tullgatan 9

Direct fax: +(46) 920/20 01 81 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97126 LULEA (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Prof. René MAQUOI

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 97

Organisation: ULG UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE Department: Département M.S.M. Bâtiment B52 Address: Sart Tilman

Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 91 92 e-mail: [email protected]

Allée des Chevreuils, 1 BE-4000 LIEGE 1 (P)

PROFILARBED

Responsible: Mr Mike HALLER

Direct line: +(352) 5313 2166

Organisation: ARCELOR PROFIL ARCELOR PROFIL Luxembourg SA Address: Rue de Luxembourg 66

Direct fax: +(352) 5313 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4221 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2005-00042

Reference N° TGS8.8/05

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.334.134 800.480

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2005 30/06/2008 30/06/2008

Title: Fatigue behaviour of high strength steels welded joints in offshore and marine systems Acronym: FATHOMS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Several Standards/Recommendations are available for welded joints fatigue design; such codes can be over conservative, sometimes not accounting for specific in service conditions (e.g. high R values) and not covering high grade steels. Recently the technological evolution, in particular for offshore applications, seems to point out a trend towards an increasing use of high strength/ high quality/high performances welded joints (SMYS 420 MPa) and the need to develop a specific know-how on their fatigue behavior is becoming a crucial issue. The general aim of this proposal is to comply with this request and to contribute to enlarge the Standards applicability.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Elisabetta MECOZZI

Direct line: +(39) 06/50 55 369

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/50 55 452 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Danny SHUTER

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 154

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Department: Transport applications Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR

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ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Helena GOUVEIA

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 81 00

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Department: Production Technologies Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 26 e-mail: [email protected]

Talaide PT-2740 120 PORTO SALVO-OEIRAS (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Mrs. Marion ERDELEN-PEPPLER

Direct line: +(49) 203/999 3182

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Ehinger strasse 200

Direct fax: +(49) 203/999 4352 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47259 DUISBURG (P)

UNIV THESSALY

Responsible: Prof. Philip C. PERDIKARIS

Direct line: +(30) 2421/07 41 51

Organisation: UNIV THESSALY UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY Address: Argonafton & Filellinon

Direct fax: +(30) 2421/07 41 69 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-38221 VOLOS Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00028

Reference N° TGS8.01/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.091.421 654.852

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Connections of steel and composite structures under natural fire conditions Acronym: COSSFIRE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Based on the existing technical data on standard fire behaviour of steel and composite structure connections, the current proposed project is aimed to investigate in detail the behaviour of connections under natural fire condition by means of: • natural fire heating condition tests on both connection components (bolts and welding) and different types of connections; • advanced numerical modelling and different parametric numerical analysis; Above experimental and numerical investigations will lead to the development of: • simple calculation rules as well as construction details for economic and practical fire design of connections of steel framed buildings • a design guide of steel connections under natural fire condition and for global structural analysis in fire safety engineering

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CTICM

Responsible: Dr. Bin ZHAO

Direct line: +(33) 1/30 85 20 73

Organisation: CTICM CENTRE TECHNIQUE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUE Department: Fire Research section Address: Fire Research & Engineering section 102 Route de Limours

Direct fax: +(33) 1/30 85 37 28 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-78471 St.-Rémy-Lès-Chevreuse (P)

TNO

Responsible: MSc. Joris FELLINGER

Direct line: +(31) 15/276 3487

Organisation: TNO TNO CENTRE FOR FIRE RESEARCH Address: Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6

Direct fax: +(31) 15/276 3025 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-2628 XE DELFT (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Allan R. GRIFFIN

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825 508

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Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825 337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Giuliana ZILLI

Direct line: +(39) 06/5055 422

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/5055 452 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Marc FRANSSEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 65

Organisation: ULG UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE Department: Service Ponts et Charpentes-Institut Génie Civil Address: Quai Banning 6

Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 95 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00029

Reference N° TGS8.02/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.518.566 911.139

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Improvement in steel utilisation by recent break-through in high-power fibre laser welding Acronym: FIBLAS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS To join high-strength steels, various laser welding processes are applied. However, these lasers show low flexibility, low efficiency and high costs, which often prohibits their application. To improve this situation, high-power fibre lasers have been recently developed. However, only few experiences in welding exist. To prepare their application, welding equipment and processes will be developed and the process-property-performance relationship will be established for high-strength steels, taking the applications shipbuilding, pipe production and pipelaying. The results are expected to lead to an increased use of high strength steels and to improve cost saving and environmental protection by energy savings.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

BIAS

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Thomas SEEFELD

Direct line: +(49) 421/218 50 40

Organisation: BIAS BIAS - BREMER INSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE STRAHLTECHNIK GMBH Department: Laser Materials Processing Address: Klagenfurter Strasse 2

Direct fax: +(49) 421/218 50 63 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-28359 BREMEN (P)

SLV

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Ulf JASNAU

Direct line: +(49) 381/811 5026

Organisation: SLV SCHWEISSTECH. LEHR- UND VERSUCHSANSTALT MECKLENBURGVORPOMMERN GmbH Department: R&D Address: Alter Hafen Sued 4

Direct fax: +(49) 381/811 5099 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-18069 ROSTOCK (P)

UNIV CRANFIELD

Responsible: Mr David YAPP

Direct line: +(44) 1234/75 47 19

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Direct fax: +(44) 1234/75 47 17 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0AL (P)

GKSS

Responsible: Dr. Mustafa KOÇAK

Direct line: +(49) 4152/87 2536

Organisation: GKSS GKSS-FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM GEESTHACHT GmbH Department: Institut für Werkstofforschung Address: Max-Planck-Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 4152/87 2549 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-21502 GEESTHACHT (P)

VUZ

Responsible: Assoc. Prof. Peter BERNASOVSKY

Direct line: +(421) 2/492 46 871

Organisation: VUZ VYSKUMNY USTAV ZVARACSKY PRIEMYSELNY INSITUT SR Department: Material Testing Division Address: Racianska 71

Direct fax: +(421) 2/492 46 269 e-mail: [email protected]

SK-832 59 BRATISLAVA (P)

OCAS

Responsible: Dr. Ali Ihsan KORUK

Direct line: +(32) 9/345 13 55

Organisation: OCAS ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM VOOR AANWENDING VAN STAAL N.V. Department: Steel Solution & Design Address: John Kennedylaan 3

Direct fax: +(32) 9/345 12 04 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-9060 ZELZATE (P)

SZMF

Responsible: Dr. Steffen-Erich BRUENINGS

Direct line: +(49) 203/999 3175

Organisation: SZMF SALZGITTER MANNESMANN FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Ehinger strasse 200

Direct fax: +(49) 203/999 4415 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47259 DUISBURG (P)

CPW

Responsible: Dr. Athanassios TAZEDAKIS

Direct line: +(30) 2/2640 22777

Organisation: CPW CORINTH PIPEWORKS Department: Production

Direct fax: +(30) 2/2640 22210 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-320 10 DOMVRENA (VIOTIAS) (P)

VIETZ

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Markus SCHLOSNECK

Direct line: +(49) 511/94 99 70

Organisation: VIETZ VIETZ GMBH Department: Construction Address: Fraenkische Strasse 30-32

Direct fax: +(49) 511/49 60 912 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-30455 HANNOVER (P)

SAS

Responsible: Mr Damien ROLLOT

Direct line: +(33) 1/60 21 67 27

Organisation: SAS SERIMER DASA SAS Department: Welding R&D Address: 8 rue Mercier

Direct fax: +(33) 1/60 21 67 01 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-77290 MITRY MORY 218

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IMG

Responsible: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Peter SEYFFARTH

Direct line: +(49) 381/793 450

Organisation: IMG INGENIEURTECHNIK UND MASCHINENBAU GMBH Address: Industriestrasse 8

Direct fax: +(49) 381/71 21 89 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-18069 ROSTOCK (P)

AIR LIQUIDE

Responsible: Dr. Francis BRIAND

Direct line: +(33) 1/34 21 30 66

Organisation: AIR LIQUIDE AIR LIQUIDE - CTAS Address: 13, rue d'Epluches

Direct fax: +(33) 1/34 21 30 34 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-95310 ST-OUEN-L'AUMONE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00030

Reference N° TGS8.03/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.396.401 837.841

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Prefabricated enduring composite beams based on innovative shear transmission Acronym: PrECo-Beam OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Composite structures are gaining in importance in Europe. The combination of materials within its specific properties results in very slender and economic constructions. Composite girders permit large spans in slender frame bridges without loss of economy. Due to the high grade of prefabrication in building construction smaller survey heights and shorter construction times are possible. The enduring bearing capacity of composite girders depends on the performance of material and the design of shear connection. A new form of shear transmission - the concrete dowel - permits composite girders without an upper steel flange and an enduring shear connection also of high strength steel with high strength concrete. The PrECo-Beam construction and its application are comparable to existing prefabricated composite systems. With a high surface durability and less sensitivity for fatigue the system comprehends long-lasting advantages. The modular composition moves principal works for the structures and multi-storey building from the site into the workshop, reduces the construction time and improves the quality to reduce maintenance costs.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SSF

Responsible: Mr Günter SEIDL

Direct line: +(49) 89/36040 137

Organisation: SSF SCHMITT-STUMPF-FRÜHAUF & PARTNER, INGENIEURGESELLSCHAFT mbH Address: Leopoldstrasse 208

Direct fax: +(49) 89/36040 5137 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-80804 MÜNCHEN (P)

SETRA

Responsible: Eng. Jacques BERTHELLEMY

Direct line: +(33) 1/46 11 32 69

Organisation: SETRA SERVICE D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES DES ROUTES ET AUTOROUTES (SETRA) Address: 46, avenue Aristide Briand

Direct fax: +(33) 1/45 36 83 69 e-mail: [email protected]

BP100 FR-92 225 BAGNEUX (P)

UNIV BUND MUNICH

Responsible: Mr Sascha BURGER

Direct line: +(49) 89/6004 40 19

Organisation: UNIV BUND MUNICH UNIVERSITÄT DER BUNDESWEHR MÜNCHEN Address: Werner-Heisenberg-Weg 39

Direct fax: +(49) 89/6004 34 72 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-85577 MÜNCHEN (P)

WROCLAW UT

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Wojciech LORENC

Direct line: +(48) 60/80267 84

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Direct fax: +(48) 71/32214 65 e-mail: [email protected]

PL-50344 WROCLAW (P)

Ulg

Responsible: Dr. Jean-Marc FRANSSEN

Direct line: +(32) 4/366 92 65

Organisation: ULG UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE Department: Service Ponts et Charpentes-Institut Génie Civil Address: Quai Banning 6

Direct fax: +(32) 4/366 95 34 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

RAMBÖLL

Responsible: Prof. Peter COLLIN

Direct line: +(46) 920/200 154

Organisation: RAMBÖLL RAMBÖLL SVERIGE AB Department: Bridge Address: PO Box 4205

Direct fax: +(46) 920/200 154 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-10265 STOCKHOLM (P)

ARCELOR PROFIL

Responsible: Mr Mike HALLER

Direct line: +(352) 5313 2166

Organisation: ARCELOR PROFIL ARCELOR PROFIL Luxembourg SA Address: Rue de Luxembourg 66

Direct fax: +(352) 5313 2199 e-mail: [email protected]

LU-4221 ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00031

Reference N° TGS8.04/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.393.722 836.234

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: High-strength steel tower for wind turbines Acronym: HISTWIN OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The over all objective is to improve competitiveness of steel towers used to support multi mega-watt wind turbines. An integrated view on the optimization of the whole steel tower is based on an analysis of the limiting criteria that govern wind tower design. Fatigue is one restraint for design of a more economical towers and use of high strength steel. One solution is an improvement of the existing flange detail and another to use of friction type joint to allow higher strains in the shell. A detailed program is conceived to verify these two innovations. Another limitation is shell buckling where the resistance is strongly related to imperfections. An optimal balance between fabrication costs and resistance will be sought.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

LTU

Responsible: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Milan VELJKOVIC

Direct line: +(46) 920/492 387

Organisation: LTU LULEÅ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Department: Structural Engineering - Steel Structures Address: Universitetsområdet, Porsön

Direct fax: +(46) 920/491 913 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97187 LULEÅ (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Prof Dr.-Ing. Markus FELDMANN

Direct line: +(49) 241/802 5177

Organisation: RWTH RWTH - INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION Department: Lehrstuhl für Stahlbau Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/802 2140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

GL WIND

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Torsten FABER

Direct line: +(49) 40/31106 6768

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Direct fax: +(49) 40/31106 1720 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-20459 HAMBURG (P)

AUTH

Responsible: Prof.Dr.-Ing. Charalampos BANIOTOPOULOS

Direct line: +(30) 2310/995753

Organisation: AUTH ARTISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI Address: Administration Building University Campus

Direct fax: +(30) 2310/995642 e-mail: [email protected]

GR-54124 THESSALONIKI (P)

REPOWER

Responsible: Eng. António PONTES

Direct line: +(351) 935/991 203

Organisation: REPOWER REPOWER PORTUGAL - SISTEMAS EÓLICOS SA Address: Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades

Direct fax: +(351) 232/767 762 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-3684-001 OLIVEIRA DE FRADES (P)

UNIV COIMBRA

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Luis SIMOES DA SILVA

Direct line: +(351) 239/79 72 16

Organisation: UNIV COIMBRA FACULDADE DE CIENCIAS E TECNOLOGIA DA UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA Department: Steel and Composite Section Address: Rua Silvio Lima Universidade de Coimbra Polo II

Direct fax: +(351) 239/79 72 17 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-3030-790 COIMBRA (P)

RUUKKI

Responsible: Mr Juha NUUTINEN

Direct line: +(358) 20/592 5092

Organisation: RAUTARUUKKI RAUTARUUKKI OYJ Department: Product Development Address: Rautaruukintie 155

Direct fax: +(358) 20/592 5027 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-92101 RAAHE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2006-00032

Reference N° TGS8.05/06

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.633.572 1.580.142

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2006 30/06/2009 30/06/2009

Title: Design for optimal life cycle costs (LCC) of high speed railway bridges by enhanced monitoring systems Acronym: DETAILS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Steel-concrete composite bridges are an important alternative to concrete bridges due to considerable advantages regarding the design, construction time, durability and costs. They are largely exploited in high-speed lines of the European railway networks even if a lot of still open problems in design and management limit their exploiting. The proposal aims to remove actual uncertainties on dynamic effects and interaction phenomena, fatigue loadings, structural modelling, fatigue life and damage assessment. What’s more, such results will allow to set up an innovative design approach, able to minimize life-cycle costs guaranteeing adequate safety level and working conditions.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

ILVA

Responsible: Eng. Nicola BLASI

Direct line: +(39) 099/481 44 02

Organisation: ILVA ILVA S.P.A. Address: Via Appia km 648

Direct fax: +(39) 099/481 35 94 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-74100 TARANTO 221

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KUL

Responsible: Dr. Guido DE ROECK

Direct line: +(32) 16/321 966

Organisation: KUL KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN Department: Deparment of Civil Engieering Address: Kasteelpark Arenberg, 40

Direct fax: +(32) 16/321 988 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-3001 LEUVEN (P)

LMS

Responsible: Dr. Ir. Bart PEETERS

Direct line: +(32) 16/384 200

Organisation: LMS LEUVEN MEASUREMENT & SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL NV Department: Testing Systems Bussiness Unit Address: Interleuvenlaan 68

Direct fax: +(32) 16/384 350 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-3001 LEUVEN (P)

RWTH

Responsible: Dr.-Ing. Benno HOFFMEISTER

Direct line: +(49) 241/8025 183

Organisation: LEH. STAHLB RWTH LEHRSTUHL FÜR STAHLBAU, RWTH AACHEN Address: Mies-van-der-Rohe Strasse, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 241/8022 140 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-52074 AACHEN (P)

AGDH

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Falko SCHRÖTER

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47 31 94

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Department: Marketing Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47 30 89 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

BUW

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Christian BUCHER

Direct line: +(49) 3643/584 511

Organisation: BUW BAUHAUS-UNIVERSITÄT WEIMAR Department: Institute of Structural Mechanics Address: Geschwister-Scholl-Strasse, 8

Direct fax: +(49) 3643/584 514 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-99423 WEIMAR (P)

VCE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Dr. Helmut WENZEL

Direct line: +(43) 1/897 5359

Organisation: VCE VCE HOLDING GmbH Address: Hadikgasse, 60

Direct fax: +(43) 1/893 8671 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-1140 VIENNA (P)

UNIV PISA

Responsible: Dr. Walter SALVATORE

Direct line: +(39) 050/835 725

Organisation: UNIV PISA UNIVERSITA DI PISA - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA STRUTTURALE Address: Via Diotisalvi 2

Direct fax: +(39) 050/554 597 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56126 PISA (P)

MIO (HO)

Responsible: Dr. Wasoodev HOORPAH

Direct line: +(33) 6/63 63 42 57

Organisation: MIO METHODES INGENIERIE OUVRAGES - MIO Address: 8, allée Louis Schreck

Direct fax: +(33) 1/34 50 89 55 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

FR-95530 LA FRETTE SUR SEINE 222

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS9 :"Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00001

Reference N° TGS1.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.756.856 1.654.113

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Emissions reduction through analysis, modelling and control Acronym: ERAMAC OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project is aimed at reducing emissions of organic species (VOCs and SVOCs), NOX, SO2 and particulates from iron and steelmaking processes by an integrated study, involving impact measurement and modelling, improved process control through the application of soft-sensing predictive modelling and the development and testing of a novel wet contactor for reducing emissions of NOX and SO2. It includes: - Measurement and impact assessment/modelling of VOC and SVOC emissions from coking plant and coating lines - Development and application of soft-sensing techniques on sintering, EAF and coking processes and re-heating furnaces - Evaluation of the Amazone wet contactor for removal of NOX and SO2 from sinter plant emissions.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. David R. ANDERSON

Direct line: +(44) 1709/82 52 32

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/82 54 00 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

SECHAUD

Responsible: Dr. Florence BERHO

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 48 35

Organisation: LECES LAB. D'ETUDE & DE CONTROLE DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT SIDERURGIQUE Address: B.P. 223

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 07 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57212 MAIZIERES LES METZ CEDEX (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Norbert LINK

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707-245

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707-923 245 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr Javier CIRIZA

Direct line: +(34) 944/871 874

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n Apartado de Correos 152

Direct fax: +(34) 944/871 844 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

ISQ

Responsible: Dr. Joao Fernando GOMES

Direct line: +(351) 21/422 90 03

Organisation: ISQ INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE Address: Av. Prof. Cavaco Silva N° 33 Talaide

Direct fax: +(351) 21/422 81 04 e-mail: [email protected]

PT-2740 120 PORTO SALVO-OEIRAS (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mr Didier STEYLS

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 64 97

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21 224

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 64 90 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS9 :"Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues" Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59) BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

MEFOS

Responsible: Dr. John NISKA

Direct line: +(46) 920/20 19 86

Organisation: MEFOS MEFOS, METALLURGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AB Address: Aronstorpsvägen 1

Direct fax: +(46) 920/25 50 59 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-97125 LULEÅ Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00004

Reference N° TGS9.1/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.455.443 873.265

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Rapid, reproducible and accurate analysis techniques for coating systems Acronym: RAPCOAT OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The basic objective of this research is to advance the techniques for fast chemical and thickness characterisation of modern coating systems, particularly with thick organic coatings. This will primarily be accomplished by developing appropriate methods based on recently developed state-of-art instrumentation, involving glow discharge, laser ablation, XRF and XRD spectroscopy. There is novel technology development in two areas: 1) making use of computational intelligence (CI) for data evaluation and 2) new development in femtosecond (fs) laser analysis for improved resolution in ultra-fast depth profiling. The expected results will be beneficial both for the competitiveness of European steel industry and the environment, due to more efficient process control where different chemicals are used.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Arne BENGTSON

Direct line: +(46) 8/440 48 60

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Department: Department of Chemistry Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8/440 45 35 e-mail: [email protected]

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

ARCELOR

Responsible: Dr. Raymond MEILLAND

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 40 32

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Department: Dpt. PC & S Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

CRM

Responsible: Mrs. Eva ZEIMETZ

Direct line: +(32) 4/254 62 34

Organisation: CRM CENTRE DE RECHERCHES METALLURGIQUES ASBL Department: Metal Science Address: Avenue du Bois St-Jean 21 Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman (P59)

Direct fax: +(32) 4/254 62 62 e-mail: [email protected]

BE-4000 LIEGE (P)

VOEST-ALPINE

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Reinhard HACKL

Direct line: +(43) 732/6585 73084

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS9 :"Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues" Organisation: VOEST-ALPINE VOESTALPINE STAHL GMBH Department: Microstructure and Surface Analysis Address: VOEST-ALPINE-Strasse 3

Direct fax: +(43) 732/6980 6712 e-mail: [email protected]

AT-4020 LINZ (P)

UNIV DORTMUND

Responsible: Prof. Dr. Bernd REUSCH

Direct line: +(49) 231/755 6222

Organisation: UNIV DORTMUND UNIVERSITAET DORTMUND Address: Dpt of Computer Science, Chair 1 Otto-Hahn-Straße 16

Direct fax: +(49) 231/755 6555 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44221 DORTMUND (P)

GFSS

Responsible: Dr. Roland HERGENRÖDER

Direct line: +(49) 231/1392 178

Organisation: GFAW GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANALYTISCHEN WISSENSCHAFTEN e.V. Department: Material Analysis Address: Bunsen-Kirchhoff-Strasse 11

Direct fax: +(49) 231/1392 120 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-44139 DORTMUND Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00006

Reference N° TGS9.2/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.306.279 783.767

Duration Dates: 48 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2007

Title: Development of catalytic metal filters for simultaneous removal of organic compounds and particulate matter from EAF fumes Acronym: CATIA OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS Currently, the conventional approach for the abatement of organic compounds in electric steelplants only concerns PCDD/F and consists in a process inlcuding the following phases: - destruction of PCDD/F in a post-combustion chamber by bringing the primary fumes of the furnace to a temperature of 950°C using natural gas burners, - quenching the fumes abruptly in order to go to the 600°C-250)C range and avoid the reformation of PCDD/F called De Novo, - diluting the primary and secondary fumes in order to limit water vapor condensation that is harmful for bag functioning, - possible injection of activated carbon in order to respect a value of 0.1 ng/TEQ Nm³. All of these phases in the conventional approach lead to a solution which is investment-costly and fossil energy-thirsty with consequently a large production of greenhouse gases. In order to overcome all these disadvantages, the research project consists in implementing and promoting an innovating compact technique in the field of electric steelplants associating the properties of filtering and catalysis in an intermetallic filtering bag in order to abate the organic compounds contained in electric arc furnace fumes. Water quenching becomes unnecessary as well as any injection of activated carbon, thus a simplification of the fumes treatment installation and a lower investment cost are achieved.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

SECHAUD

Responsible: Mr Philippe LE LOUER

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 42 08

Organisation: SECHAUD SECHAUD ENVIRONNEMENT- Groupe AIR Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 07 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57282 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ CEDEX (P)

LME

Responsible: Mr Eric WATREMEZ

Direct line: +(33) 3/27 14 20 42

Organisation: LME LAMINES MARCHANDS EUROPEENS S.A. Address: 2, rue Emile Zola

Direct fax: +(33) 3/27 14 20 16 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-59125 TRITH SAINT LEGER (P)

TNO

Responsible: Ir. Hans OONK

Direct line: +(31) 55 549 34 16

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Direct fax: +(31) 55 549 32 52 e-mail: [email protected]

NL-7334 DT APELDOORN (P)

FhG

Responsible: Dr. Olaf ANDERSEN

Direct line: +(49) 351/253 73 19

Organisation: IFAM FhG-IFAM/EPW Address: Winterbergstraße 28

Direct fax: +(49) 351/253 73 99 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-01277 DRESDEN Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00014

Reference N° TGS9.3/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.828.448 1.097.069

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Most appropriate treatments to control environmental impact of effluents in iron and steel industry Acronym: TREES OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The proposed project focus its attention to untreated wastewater toxicity and to the most appropriate treatments to reduce this toxicity. At first selected wastewater streams will be characterised in terms of toxic substances. Then, advanced oxidation and electrochemical techniques (as stand alone or in combination with biological treatment) will be used in order to reduce pollutant content: the “clean” water will be toxicologically tested for confirm the efficiency of the treatment. Finally, an economic evaluation of the treatment processes will be done on the bases of toxicity reduction, pollutants removal efficiency and sustained costs.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr.ssa Daphne MIRABILE

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 86

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. Jennifer S. HODGES

Direct line: +(44) 1709/825131

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS UK LTD - SWINDEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Address: Moorgate Road

Direct fax: +(44) 1709/825337 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- ROTHERHAM S60 3AR (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dr. Rer. Nat. Alfons ESSING

Direct line: +(49) 203/52 24475

Organisation: TKS THYSSENKRUPP STEEL AG Department: 360 WSK-A-P Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 203/52 28723 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Matthias KOZARISZCZUK

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 494

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 205 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

IRH

Responsible: Dr. Marie-José JOURDAIN

Direct line: +(33) 3/83 50 36 08

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS9 :"Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues" Organisation: IRH INSTITUT DE RECHERCHES HYDROLOGIQUES, GENIE DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT S.A. Address: 11 bis rue Gabriel Péri

Direct fax: +(33) 3/83 50 36 99 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-54500 VANDOEUVRE Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00038

Reference N° TGS9.4/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.962.341 1.177.404

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Integrated process control & diagnostics system for hot rolling mills based on comparison of physical data & mathematical process-models by using artificial intelligence OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project is aimed primarily at constructing a generic, intelligent, sophisticated, modular, and configurable diagnosing system that can be installed at rolling mills and similar other processes in Steel plants, with a view to improving the process control strategy. The proposed system will incorporate comprehensive mathematical models combined with neural network algorithms and Fuzzy reasoning in order to improve quality of strips and to minimize mill downtime. With this purpose and for developing generalised strategies, three hot rolling mills having requirements of different but similar nature were identified, where only partial successes have been achieved in this direction as results of various research and scientific efforts made in the past several years. In all these localities varying number of measuring instruments (pyrometers, thickness- and width gages etc.) are installed at different stages along the production path. In some places the signals are fed to expert systems which perform certain diagnostic and control activities to some extent, while in others they are partially employed manually at present. Based on the know-how of the project partners in the fields of supervision, diagnosis and control and under consideration of the newest publications in these fields, practical and powerful methods and tools for control-performance monitoring and supervision will be developed and installed in at least one of the participating hot mills.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CETTO

Responsible: Dr. Rer. Nat. Scaria MANNANAL

Direct line: +(49) 2102/94 0224

Organisation: CETTO CETTO MASCHINENBAU GmbH & Co. KG Address: Dechenstrasse 9-15

Direct fax: +(49) 2102/94 02 37 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40878 RATINGEN (P)

TKS

Responsible: Dipl. -Phys. Jürgen DREVERMANN

Direct line: +(49) 234/919 27 50

Organisation: TKS-CS THYSSEN KRUPP STAHL AG Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

Direct fax: +(49) 234/919 54 70 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-47166 DUISBURG (P)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Dr. John TUNSTALL

Direct line: +(44) 1642/40 46 75

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS GROUP - CORUS NORTHERN ENGINEERING SERVICES Address: Steel House

Direct fax: +(44) 1642/40 47 26 e-mail: [email protected]

GB- REDCAR TS10 5QW (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Antonio RODRIGUEZ LOREDO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 94

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Advanced Systems Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

VTT

Responsible: Prof. Pentti VÄHÄ

Direct line: +(358) 8/551 22 89

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS9 :"Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues" Organisation: VTT VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND - VTT ELECTRONICS Address: Kaitovÿlä 1

Direct fax: +(358) 8/551 23 20 e-mail: [email protected]

FI-90571 OULU (P)

ILVA

Responsible: Ing. Ruggero COLA

Direct line: +(39) 335/640 88 46

Organisation: ILVA ILVA S.P.A. Department: Hot strip mill Address: Via Appia km 648

Direct fax: +(39) 099/481 35 12 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-74100 TARANTO (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00041

Reference N° TGS9.5/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.379.590 827.754

Duration Dates: 40 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/12/2006

Title: Factory-wide and quality related production monitoring by data-warehouse exploitation Acronym: FACTMON OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS An industrial system for factory-wide and integrated monitoring of processes, plants and products regarding the product quality shall be established. It will be operating on an existing factory-wide quality database (=data-warehouse) and shall be able to automatically detect quality relevant deviations in the process chain on a medium and long term time scale. By this approach through-process-effects can be taken into account and it is possible to consider piecewise information (heat-, slab- or coil data) as well as length related data. This novel monitoring system will contribute to a reliable detection of quality relevant problems in the production chain of steel and by this it will help to increase the yield and to reduce production costs.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Mr Hans-Dieter PLÜM

Direct line: +(49) 211/670 72 16

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 923 216 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

EKO STAHL

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Ralf-Peter BÖSLER

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37 60 81

Organisation: EKO STAHL EKO STAHL GmbH Department: Quality Control Hot Strip Mill Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37 65 60 81 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15890 EISENHÜTTENSTADT (P)

FQZ BRANDENBURG

Responsible: Dipl. -Ing. Frank HILLIGES

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37-3927

Organisation: FQZ BRANDENBURG FORSCHUNGS- UND QUALITÄTSZENTRUM BRANDENBURG GmbH Department: Process Optimisation Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37-5871 e-mail: [email protected]

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ACERALIA

Responsible: Ing. Valentin TORRE

Direct line: +(34) 985/12 69 41

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico Apartado 90

Direct fax: +(34) 985/12 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-33480 AVILES (P)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Ing. Roberto PIANCALDINI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 52 88

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 54 61 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00043

Reference N° TGS9.6/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.155.608 693.364

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Feasibility of a fast vacuum slag analysis by laser OES in secondary steelmaking Acronym: AVAS OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The goal of the project is to demonstrate the feasibility of a fast slag analysis at the vacuum degasser for a better production control in secondary steelmaking. Sampling procedures from the vacuum degasser plant under vacuum conditions will be performed for different operational parameters. The resulting physical properties of the slag samples and their applicability for a fast analysis are investigated. A new method for laser optical emission spectrometry (laser OES) will be developed by spatial averaging with laser beam shaping and adapted sample scanning.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

AGDH

Responsible: Dr. Hans-Uwe SCHMITZ

Direct line: +(49) 6831/47 2774

Organisation: AGDH AKTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT DER DILLINGER HÜTTENWERKE Department: Labor Address: Werkstraße, 1

Direct fax: +(49) 6831/47 3223 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66763 DILLINGEN/SAAR (P)

ARCELOR RESEARCH

Responsible: Dr. Michel HEMMERLIN

Direct line: +(33) 3/87 70 40 67

Organisation: ARCELOR ARCELOR RESEARCH S.A. Department: Dpt. PC & S Address: Voie Romaine

Direct fax: +(33) 3/87 70 41 13 e-mail: [email protected]

FR-57283 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ (P)

SAARSTAHL

Responsible: Dr. Gerhild EGLSEDER

Direct line: +(49) 6898/10 2470

Organisation: SAARSTAHL SAARSTAHL AG Address: Bismarkckstrasse, 57-59

Direct fax: +(49) 6898/10 4075 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-66330 VÖLKLINGEN (P)

FHG

Responsible: Dr. Volker STURM

Direct line: +(49) 241 89 06 154

Organisation: FHG-ILT FRAUNHOFER-INSTITUT FÜR LASERTECHNIK Address: Steinbachstrasse 15 DE-52074 AACHEN

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Direct fax: +(49) 241 8906 121 e-mail: [email protected]

Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS9 :"Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00044

Reference N° TGS9.7/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.457.608 874.565

Duration Dates: 36 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 31/08/2006 31/08/2006

Title: Innovative wear test methodologies for the simulation of in service behaviour of tool steels Acronym: METHODOWEAR OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The tool wear amount is essentially due to sharpness of die radii, lubrication, surface finish, galling effects, thickness of the forming sheet and severity of the forming operations. The present tribological devices are not always reliable in forecasting the wear forming tool life, due to the difficulty in understanding the correct influence of the numerous parameters involved. This project aims at developing new testing methodologies to predict the wear behaviour of steel tools in the field of cold forming and deep drawing production, by means of correlating experimental data and wear effects from service operations.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CSM

Responsible: Dr. Domenico STOCCHI

Direct line: +(39) 06/505 5772

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI Address: Via di Castel Romano 100

Direct fax: +(39) 06/505 5452 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA EUR (P)

GIANETTI

Responsible: Dr. -Ing. Andrea FINZI

Direct line: +(39) 2/961 22 54

Organisation: GIANETTI GIANETTI RUOTE SpA Address: Via Stabilimenti 31

Direct fax: +(39) 2/969 01 27 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-20020 CERIANO-LAGHETTO (P)

SIDENOR I+D

Responsible: Mr José Manuel LLANOS

Direct line: +(34) 94/487 18 96

Organisation: SIDENOR I+D SIDENOR INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO S.A. Department: Forging, Rolling & Casting Address: Barrio Ugarte s/n

Direct fax: +(34) 94/487 18 44 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado de Correos 152 ES-48970 BASAURI (VIZCAYA) (P)

KIMAB

Responsible: Dr. Johan SUNDSTRÖM

Direct line: +(46) 8 440 48 13

Organisation: KIMAB KORROSIONS- OCH METALLFORSKNINGSINSTITUTET AB Address: Drottning Kristinas väg 48

Direct fax: +(46) 8 440 46 35 e-mail:

SE-11428 STOCKHOLM (P)

INASMET

Responsible: Dr. Felix PENALBA DIAZ

Direct line: +(34) 943/003 700

Organisation: INASMET Fundación INASMET Department: Steel Division Address: Paseo Mikeletegui 2

Direct fax: +(34) 943/003 800 e-mail: [email protected]

ES-20009 SAN SEBASTIAN- GUIPUZCOA

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS9 :"Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00045

Reference N° TGS9.8/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.491.299 894.779

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: Enhancement of product quality and production system reliability by continuous performance assessment of automation systems Acronym: AUTOCHECK OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS AUTOCHECK provides advanced methods and tools for Performance Assessment of steel plants in terms of integrated control monitoring and supervision of main components of the automation system. AUTOCHECK enables operators, process control and maintenance engineers to continuously monitor and maintain their plant at peak performance and reliability by automatic analysing the performance of setup systems and of key (basic and technological) control systems. For this, the systems are compared to optimal benchmarks and the causes of deviations are diagnosed. The objective is to identify poorly performing automation systems, and then to retune, upgrade them or redesign their control structures. The techniques and procedures developed in this project will be applied to ACERALIA’s hot strip mill, to TERNI’s hot strip mill, and to EKO’s galvanising line. Once applied, these plants will show product quality, reliability and productivity improvements as well as material saving.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

VDEH-BFI

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Andreas WOLFF

Direct line: +(49) 211/6707 250

Organisation: VDEH-BFI BETRIEBSFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT VDEHINSTITUT FÜR ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG GmbH Address: Sohnstrasse 65

Direct fax: +(49) 211/6707 310 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-40237 DÜSSELDORF (P)

EKO STAHL

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Michael BREITNER

Direct line: +(49) 3364/37 55 95

Organisation: EKO STAHL EKO STAHL GmbH Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/37 655 595 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15890 EISENHÜTTENSTADT (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Antonio RODRIGUEZ LOREDO

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 94

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Advanced Systems Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

CSM

Responsible: Ing. Giovanni ZANGARI

Direct line: +(39) 06/5055 436

Organisation: CSM CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA Address: Via di Castel Romano 100/102

Direct fax: +(39) 06/5055 461 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-00128 ROMA (P)

FQZ BRANDENBURG

Responsible: Dipl. Ing. Ramona KLÖPPEL

Direct line: +(49) 3364/373 453

Organisation: FQZ BRANDENBURG FORSCHUNGS- UND QUALITÄTSZENTRUM BRANDENBURG GmbH Address: Werkstrasse 1

Direct fax: +(49) 3364/375 871 e-mail: [email protected]

DE-15890 EISENHÜTTENSTADT

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Synopsis of the RFCS projects 2003-2006 Technical Group TGS9 :"Factory-wide control, social and environmental issues" Contract N° RFSR-CT-2003-00047

Reference N° TGS9.9/03

Budget (€) Funding (€) 1.010.005 606.003

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/09/2003 28/02/2007 28/02/2007

Title: The measurement and prediction of surface quality by new developments in EMATS and scarfing and the effect of scarfing on surface defects through the mills Acronym: SURFQUALDEV OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project will develop means of improving the surface quality of continuously cast product; firstly by the development of non-contact methods of detection of surface and near surface defects; secondly through the study of the effect of scarfing on defects before and after rolling; and lastly by optimising scarfing practices and investigating improved means of defect removal. Two non-contact methods of defect detection will be developed; firstly via EMAT technologies which generates eddy currents and detects changes when defects are present; secondly via a method which recognises the spark pattern in the scarfing flame when a defect is encountered. The methods have the potential for on-line use at the caster and could ultimately be linked to a quality prediction scheme.

State of progress:

Research in progress

Partners (CO)

CORUS UK

Responsible: Mr Iain BAILLIE

Direct line: +(44) 1642/770 034

Organisation: CORUS UK CORUS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Address: Teesside Technology Centre

Fax: +(44) 1642/460 321 e-mail: [email protected]

Eston Road, Grangetown GB- MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6US (P)

ACERALIA

Responsible: Mr Luis Fernando SANCHO MENDEZ

Direct line: +(34) 98/512 63 58

Organisation: ACERALIA ACERALIA CORPORACION SIDERURGICA Department: Innovación e Investigación Iron and steel making Address: Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico

Direct fax: +(34) 98/512 63 75 e-mail: [email protected]

Apartado 90 ES-33480 AVILES (P)

SSSA

Responsible: Dr. Valentina COLLA

Direct line: +(39) 050/883 079

Organisation: SSSA SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI SANT'ANNA Address: Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34

Direct fax: +(39) 050/883 333 e-mail: [email protected]

IT-56025 PONTEDERA (PISA) Contract N° RFSR-CT-2004-00049

Reference N° TGS9.01/04

Budget (€) Funding (€) 2.042.583 1.225.550

Duration Dates: 42 (Mths)

Starting Ending Actual 1/07/2004 31/12/2007 31/12/2007

Title: Characterisation of emission and impact of ultrafine particulate Acronym: ULTRAFINE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS The project will provide understanding of emissions and environmental impacts of fine (