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Call for Papers

The scientific committee is pleased to invite you to submit an abstract of a paper or a poster for consideration and inclusion in the program at UNITECR 2023.

Please note abstracts must be submitted in English and electronically.

Abstract submission
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Deadline

Abstract/Poster Submission
30th November 2022

Topics

1. raw materials

  • Alumina materials
  • Basic materials
  • Other materials
  • Secondary/recycled materials
  • Binders

2. Advances in Monolithic Technology

  • Monolithic refractories
  • Installation techniques
  • Drying and heating
  • Testing of monolithic refractories

3. Refractories for Iron- and Steelmaking

  • Ironmaking
  • Primary metallurgy (BOF, EAF, IF)
  • Secondary metallurgy (Ladle, Degasser, Ladle Furnace)
  • Steel casting
  • Secondary heat processing (Rolling mills, Thermal treatment)
  • Foundries

4. Refractories for Non-Ferrous Metallurgy

  • Refractories for Non-Ferrous Metallurgy

5. Refractories for Non-Metal Industries

  • Cement & Lime
  • Glass
  • Energy & Waste Incineration
  • Chemical & Petrochemical

6. Modelling and Digitalization

  • Modelling and Digitalization of refractories and their usage
  • Application of models in industrial practice to develop refractory solutions
  • Digitalization in industrial practice (digital exchange of data, Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence)
  • Refractory engineering: Design, modelling and simulation of refractory materials

7. Education

  • Education

8. Testing and Standardization

  • Testing and Standardization

9. Basic Refractory Science and Technology Transfer

  • Synthesis of materials
  • Mechanisms of corrosion, erosion and clogging phenomena
  • Interaction between H2 and refractory materials
  • Thermodynamic modelling
  • Transfer from basic science to applications

Manuscripts

Once your abstract has been accepted, you will be asked to submit a paper (detailed manuscript) or a poster by 30th June 2023 at the latest.

Please note that the acceptance of your paper does not include your congress registration. At least one author is therefore  kindly asked to register for the congress. It is indispensable and linked to the publication of the manuscript in the conference proceedings.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Deadline:
30th November 2022

Abstract Acceptance Notification:
28th February 2023

Paper submission and registration:
30th June 2023

Start Registration:
1st October 2022

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