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The scope of EEC 2026 will include, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Technological Advancements
•Innovations in electric arc furnace (EAF) technology.
•Developments in ladle metallurgy and secondary refining.
•Induction Furnaces.
•High Temperature Resistance Furnaces.
•Automation and digitalization in electric steelmaking.
•Use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in process optimization.
- Process Optimization
•Energy efficiency and consumption reduction strategies.
•Optimization of raw material usage, including scrap metal and direct reduced iron (DRI).
•Process control and quality improvement techniques.
•Slag control.
•Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.
- Materials and Raw Materials
•Sourcing and quality of scrap metal.
•Use of alternative iron sources like DRI, HBI (Hot Briquetted Iron), and pig iron.
•Alloying elements and their impact on steel properties.
•Recycling and circular economy in steelmaking.
- Environmental and Sustainability Issues
•Carbon footprint reduction strategies.
•Integration of renewable energy sources in electric steelmaking.
•Waste management and by-product utilization.
•Life cycle assessment (LCA) of electric steelmaking processes.
•Compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
•Exploitation of slag and by-products.
- Case Studies and Best Practices
•Successful implementation of electric steelmaking technologies.
•Lessons learned from operational challenges and solutions.
•Best practices in energy management and process optimization.
- Research and Development
•Ongoing research in electric steelmaking.
•Collaboration between academia and industry.
•Future directions and emerging technologies in the field.Safety and Workforce Development
- Safety protocols and risk management in electric steelmaking
• Safety protocols and risk management in electric steelmaking.
• Training and skill development for the workforce.
• Human factors and ergonomics in steel plant operations.
- Economic and Market Trends
• Global and regional market trends in electric steelmaking.
• Cost analysis and economic viability of electric steelmaking.
• Impact of trade policies and tariffs on the steel industry.
• Future demand for electric steel products.
- Integration with Other Industries
• Synergies between electric steelmaking and other industries (e.g., automotive, construction).
• Collaborative efforts in research and development.
• Cross-industry innovations and applications.
- Future Outlook
• Predictions for the future of electric steelmaking.
• Potential disruptions and opportunities in the industry.
• Long-term sustainability goals and strategies.
- Policy and Regulatory Framework
• Government policies supporting electric steelmaking.
• International standards and certifications.
• Impact of climate change policies on the steel industry.
