STEEL MANUFACTURING

SIMULATION AND VISUALIZATION

CONSORTIUM (SMSVC)

Chenn Zhou

Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation

(CIVS) Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization

Consortium (SMSVC) www.steelconsortium.org

Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN 46323

czhou@pnw.edu

219.989.2765

civs@pnw.edu

centers.pnw.edu/civs

Purdue University Northwest

4,600+

students used

CIVS for

learning

99 PNW

Faculty/Staff

1,000+

students

employed and

mentored &

81 grants &

awards

22,840 visitors & 285 national and

local news

$40+ million savings from 5 of over 300

projects

110 external

organizations

collaborated

Simulation

Visualization

High Performance Computing

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VISUALIZATION

Scientific/Data/Information Visualization:

Aid for understanding and communication

Advanced Technologies

Virtual Reality: immersive environment–

CAVE, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive...

Augmented Reality: virtual objects in a

real environment – Mobile devices,

Hololens, …

“Computer visualization will be integral to our ability

to interpret and utilize the large data sets generated

in SBES applications” - Revolutionizing Engineering

Science through Simulation, NSF Report, 2006

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STEEL MANUFACTURING SIMULATION AND

VISUALIZATION CONSORTIUM (SMSVC)

Vision: To be the institute of

choice for developing and

applying advanced computer

simulation and visualization

technologies to ensure a

competitive advantage for US

steel manufacturing.

Mission: To develop and

implement innovative technical

solutions through the integration

of advanced simulation and

visualization technologies

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INTEGRATION OF SIMULATION AND VISUALIZATION

Efficient, effective, and

economical

• Better communication

• Faster and lower risk for

new ideas and scale-up

• Integrated and

interactive virtual design

• Smart manufacturing

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RESEARCH AREAS

1) Workplace Safety

2) Energy Efficiency

3) Operation Efficiency

4) Reliability and Maintenance

5) Workforce Development

6) Environment Impacts

7) Raw Materials Utilization

8) Smart Manufacturing

RESEARCH PROJECTS

1) Safety Training

2) Blast Furnace

3) Electric Arc Furnace

4) Primary Cooling for Casting

5) Secondary Cooling for Casting

6) Ladle

7) Reheating Furnace

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SMSVC Advantages Will utilize CIVS proven applied research track records:

Integration of cutting edge simulation and visualization

technologies for superior visual outputs

Application driven approach for problem solving in diverse

areas

Close interactions with collaborators and responsive to

changes as needed

Will ensure:

Intuitive and innovative problem solving

Cost-effective options

Speedy solutions

Integration of production and training tools

Informative decisions to reduce cost and downtime

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CONSORTIUM BACKGROUND

National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST) Advanced

Manufacturing Technology (AMTech)

Planning Grant in June 2014

• To develop a technology roadmap

to benefit the American steel

industry across its value chain

• To establish an industry-led

sustainable Steel Manufacturing

Simulation and Visualization

Consortium

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Specific Supplier Benefits• Customized solutions for your steel related business

• Expanded use of your company’s product and technologies

• Research projects will directly benefit both steel producers and

suppliers

• Opportunities to build closer relationships with steel producers

• Leverage of CIVS relationship with other industries

• Work with steel produces and suppliers to ensure

competitiveness

• Validation of your product and technology for improved

efficiency and optimization

• Utilization of initiative with government and for future research

results and funding

• Collaboration with complementary companies for leveraging of

funds

ArcelorMittal

Why did ArcelorMittal join SMSVC?

• Familiar with CIVS, the quality of their work and capabilities

• Opportunity to solve mutual issues collectively

– Learn from other’s past experiences

– New ideas from the group’s interactions

• Lower cost for solving problems than doing them alone

• More projects done in a shorter period of time

• An excellent team – CIVS, major companies in the U.S.

Steel Industry and key Utility Suppliers

• Sustainability

Why did NIPSCO join SMSVC?

• NIPSCO has been Strong Supporters of the Steel Industry in Northwest

Indiana for Decades

• Steel is a Large Segment of our Business and is Integrated with our Electric

and Gas Systems

• NIPSCO has had Success Working with the Center for Innovation through

Visualization and Simulation (CIVS)• Flue Gas, SCR, Urea Decomp Chamber, Condenser loop, Water Intake

• Training Modules

• Provides High Tech Learning Opportunities

• Cost Effective

• Trains the Workforce of the Future

• Supports the Economic Development of Northwest Indiana and its Economy

Why Did Praxair Join SMSVC?

Suppliers must be an active part of the solution!

Praxair products properly considered and

accurately modeled

Leverage collaboration of members

Build upon CIVS’ past work and success

Vested interest in Steel sustainability in U.S.

Gain better understanding of Steel challenges

Impartial science driven process

Build closer working relationships with

producers and collaborators

Try something new building upon NWI resources

and strengths

Research projects will directly benefit both steel

producers and suppliers

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Benefits:

Leverage internal process modeling expertise through collaborative

research projects that focus on computer simulation of our critical

manufacturing capabilities

Membership in CIVS and SMVSC provides the opportunity to develop

targeted project work to support near term process and cost

improvement initiatives.

Gain access to a pool of well educated and trained engineers and

scientists who have relevant industry knowledge and experience

Proprietary/post competitive R&D projects and partnership

opportunities are frequently undertaken to support the strategic and

competitive needs of individual company members

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Global challenges require more

innovations

Advanced technologies are an

essential part of innovation for

our future

Advanced simulation,

visualization, and HPC provide

innovative ways for efficient,

effective, economic, and faster

solutions to steel manufacturing

related issues

SUMMARY

Thank You!Q & A

czhou@pnw.edu

centers.pnw.edu/civs

www.steelconsortium.org