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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
219.989.2765
centers.pnw.edu/civs
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
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