Modeling of Thin-Slab Hot Rolling Technologies

The constant improvement of hot strip rolling technology and the development of new steel grades make it necessary to use specialized models of hot rolling mills in order to successfully produce high-quality products. Examples of such technologies can be Compact Strip Production (CSP®, SMS) and Endless Strip Production (Arvedi ESP, Primetals). Moreover, the availability of such models makes it possible to accelerate the testing of new steel grades through virtual trials. Virtual trials allow saving costs in the process of finalizing steel composition. The paper summarizes successful experiences of United States Steel Corporation in development such models and their usage.

Dr. Evgueni Nikitenko | U. S. Steel Research and Technology Center