October 13, 2020

Research Paper on EAF Arc Melting – Published in Frontiers in Materials Journal

Yuchao Chen, a CIVS Ph.D. student, recently published his full-length research paper entitled “Multi-Physics Modeling of Steel Ingot Melting by Electric Arc Plasma and its Application to Electric Arc Furnace” in the journal “Frontiers in Materials.” The ongoing research is funded by Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC) members and is aimed to provide the […]

October 8, 2020

Congressional Candidate Frank Mrvan Visits CIVS

Frank J. Mrvan, a candidate for Indiana’s 1st Congressional District, visited CIVS on October 7th to learn about current, past, and future technological innovation and applied research taking place at CIVS and the Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC). His two-hour visit included discussion of CIVS and SMSVC projects and their impacts and benefits […]

September 28, 2020

CIVS Develops Underwater VR with College of the Florida Keys

CIVS is developing a series of underwater VR lab modules for Marine Science and Technology courses through the NSF-sponsored DREAM STEM project (Developing Reliable Educational Avenues to STEM Careers). The project is being led by the College of the Florida Keys (CFK) and seeks to increase student interest, retention, and transition into STEM careers. As […]

September 21, 2020

CIVS Receives HPC4Mfg Supercomputing Grant in Electric Arc Furnace Project

NLMK USA, PNW CIVS and Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) received a DOE HPC4Mfg Supercomputing grant for the project entitled “Optimization of Scrap Melting Using an Electric Arc in Steel Manufacturing”.  The project objectives are 1) to simulate scrap melting using electric arc in an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), 2) to evaluate combinations of scrap […]

September 21, 2020

SMSVC/CIVS Research Tapped for the Publication in Journals

Steel manufacturing-related researches performed through the Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC) and CIVS continues to make a contribution to the academic field of the steel industry in 2020. Five full-length research papers written by CIVS students, faculty, and staff covering different topics of the entire steel-making process from the blast furnace and the […]

September 21, 2020

SMSVC Steel Safety Simulator Update

The SMSVC safety committee has continued developing virtual training simulators for safety training in the steel industry. Continuing to grow the consortium’s library of simulators, the committee is currently developing virtual hazard recognition scenarios using a combination of 360-degree video and interactive elements. The simulator will place trainees in a variety of scenarios and help […]

September 21, 2020

CIVS Student Earns Unity Certification

CIVS graduate student John Estrada recently earned a Unity Developer Certification. Unity is an interactive 3D platform used by CIVS to create many of the virtual reality and training applications for industry and educational research projects. The certification is an international recognition that demonstrates proficiency and is part of the professional certificate program. John said […]

September 21, 2020

CIVS, SMSVC, and National Lab Collaborative Project Presentations at DOE HPC4EI Manufacturing Day

Two CIVS, SMSVC, and National Lab collaborative projects funded by the HPC4Mfg program will be presented at the DOE Advanced Manufacturing Day on October 2nd.  The HPC4Mfg projects utilize High-Performance Computing (HPC) powered simulation modeling to optimize steelmaking processes.  The CIVS team have been collaborated with expert scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) , […]

September 18, 2020

Spray Cooling Heat Transfer Prediction Software Featured at AIST Digitalization Applications Webinar

CIVS PhD student Haibo Ma presented the research paper titled “Spray Cooling Heat Transfer Coefficient Prediction in Continuous Casting” at the AIST (Association for Iron & Steel Technology) Digital Applications of the Steel Industry Webinar Series, held Sep. 17th, 2020. Efficient heat removal without compromising steel strength and quality during secondary cooling process requires accurate […]

September 18, 2020

Fall SMSVC Semi-Annual Meeting on November 3-4, 2020

The Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC) will be holding its Fall Semi-Annual Meeting virtually on November 3-4, 2020. In light of current events, the second of the SMSVC’s 2020 Semi-Annual meetings will also be conducted in a web-based format. Upwards of sixty attendees are expected for the event, with participants including steel manufacturing […]