Concerted European action on Sustainable Applications of REFractories

Project Information

CESAREF

Grant agreement ID: 101072625

DOI

10.3030/101072625

EC signature date 13 July 2022

Start date 1 October 2022

End date 30 September 2026

Funded under

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Total cost

No data

EU contribution

€ 4 103 866,80

Coordinated by

CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS
France

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Deliverables

Data Management Plan (1)

Data Management Plan

D6.1 will be led by IRCER. Data Management Plan (DMP) is defined during the first 6 months of the project to define the type of data/research outputs that will be covered, to guarantee the compliance with the FAIR data principles and to establish how data will be stored and preserved. Two short review reports; the plan will be reviewed adapted if required in M30.

Documents, reports (8)

Progress of refractory thermo-chemical data base and phase determ. at H2 atm.

Report on progress of thermodynamic modelling using the FactSage and ThermoCalc computation packages; with thermodynamic, kinetic and phase-based approaches the properties for the individual phases are modelled as a function of composition, temperature, and pressure.

Report about the provision (incl. processing) of materials for the different PhDs

D1.4 will be led by IRCER.The Individual Research Projects (PhD5-10) dealing mainly with WP2 (Microstructure design for increased sustainability) will have firstly to select the pertinent raw materials (primarily and secondary), the processing routes, and the recipes for their pertinent model systems to be investigated. Starting from an inventory of available primarily and secondary raw materials, arguments will be provided for the selection of those to be investigated in priority with the most valuable processing route and with targeted properties to be evaluated. Based on the elaborated strategy, the work plan organisation will be setup.

Report on selected site config., process conditions & refractory challenges

State of art report on promising site configurations for Net-Zero emission iron and steelmaking processes and consequently challenges in refractory lining concepts and materials choice. Advice on additional measurements and modelling activities.

LCA of recycling processes of refract. mat., with eco-design recommendations

D1.3 will be led by CHEMENG.Based on a close collaboration with industrial partners, the environmental impact associated to the recycling processes of refractory materials will be evaluated. Several scenarios will be considered, when relevant, for the use of recycled materials: as secondary refractory raw materials (to be improved) or in other applications such as roadbed aggregates. Several environmental indicators will be calculated, following the PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) methodology, from existing recycling processes or from new routes tested at lab or pilot scale. Based on the obtained results and identified hotspots, ecodesign recommendations will be made in order to reduce the environmental impact associated to refractory materials recycling.

Optimization approaches for improving energy efficiency and durability

Documentation of the strategies and methods for leveraging new tools to improve the energy efficiency and durability of refractories in steel plants. A critical discussion of requirements, expected impact and shortcomings of each approach is provided.

Report about Scientific Publications

D6.3 will be led by IRCER. Assessment of high-quality journal papers, book chapters, peer-reviewed conferences produced by the partners and PhDs.

Report about events using “Cerami°K” interactive exhibition

Evaluation report about the exhibition that will be animated/presented by PhDs during Open Days organized at all participating institutions and events for the general public.

Report on solid-state phase transition and transformation as a function of temperature

D2.1 will be led by IRCER. Results from evaluations of ESRF (European Synchrotron Radiation Facility) will allow for conclusions about phase changes, stoichiometry variations, and thermal expansion anisotropies at high temperatures.

Websites, patent fillings, videos etc. (2)

CESAREF Website

D7.3 will be led by IRCER. CESAREF Website, dedicated to non-confidential research and network-related communications will target three types of audience: general public without a strong technical background, experts in the field interested in the project results, and participants of the project.

CESAREF E-learning tool

Reports about the development, statistics of use and content provided by the E-Learning platform will be given in M3, M15 and M27.

Publications

Conference proceedings (12)

Application of deep neural networks for anomaly detection and prediction of clogging events in continuous casting systems in steelmaking

Author(s): Gope, A. kumar ., Boulle, A., Picicco, M., Birkelbach, F., Romero Baivier, S., & HUGER, M.
Published in: Journées Réfractaires - GFC, Limoges, 2024
Publisher: Journées Réfractaires - GFC, Limoges
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.14679730

Microstructural changes in high alumina refractory due to hydrogen exposure

Author(s): Cristian Bohorquez Moreno
Published in: 2024
Publisher: International Colloquium on Refractories

Use of metallurgical residues as potential raw materials for high performance refractory castables

Author(s): Derensy, M., Tonnesen, T., & Gonzalez-Julian, J.
Published in: 2023
Publisher: International Colloquium on Refractories - ICR 2024
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14843561

Discrete Element Method (DEM) to support microstructure design of refractories

Author(s): RANGANATHAN, Harikeshava; SOTH, Ratana; WÖHRMEYER, Christoph; ANDRE, Damien; HUGER, Marc
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8375621

Advanced Analytics Applied to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Steel Ladle Logistics

Author(s): RUELA, Victor; van BEURDEN, Paul; SINNEMA, Sido; HOFMANN, Rene; BIRKELBACH, Felix
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8375248

Enhancing steel ladle thermal management: Implementing model order reduction approach for temperature monitoring.

Author(s): Azizi, F., Gennesson, M., Wagner, D., Birkelbach, F., & Hofmann, R.
Published in: International Colloquium on Refractories - ICR 2024, 2024
Publisher: International Colloquium on Refractories - ICR 2024
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14844963

ESA REF ESA European Industrial Doctoral Network Discrete - element modeling of aluminum titanate microstructure

Author(s): RANGANATHAN, H., HUGER, M., Andr, D., WHRMEYER, C., & SOTH, R.
Published in: IREFCON 2024, 2024
Publisher: IREFCON 2024
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14832371

Novel tool to perform thermomechanical characterization on refractory microstructure design using Discrete Element Method (DEM)

Author(s): RANGANATHAN, H., ANDRE, D., Mouiya, M., HUGER, M., SOTH, R., & WÖHRMEYER, C.
Published in: CIMTEC 2024, 2024
Publisher: CIMTEC 2024
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12755173

Discrete element modeling of thermal expansion anisotropy damage in refractory ceramics.

Author(s): RANGANATHAN, H., HUGER, M., André, D., Wohrmeyer, C., & SOTH, R.
Published in: CSMA, 2024
Publisher: CSMA
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14826768

Microstructure Design of a More Sustainable Alumina-Spinel Refractory Castable

Author(s): BOATENG, Kwasi; AUVRAY, Jean-Michel; WÖHRMEYER, Christoph; THUNE, Elsa; TESSIER-DOYEN, Nicolas; HUGER, Marc
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8375266

Enhancing data quality for robust life cycle assessment in refractory industry: strategies and implications

Author(s): BADIOLI, Sarah; CHAMPION, Thibault; DARGAUD, Marielle; LEONARD, Anglique
Published in: 2024
Publisher: The International Colloquium on Refractories ICR 2024
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14843446

Coupled numerical simulation and post-mortem analysis to evaluate tundish lining refractories lifetime

Author(s): SALERNO, Andrea; HUGER, Marc; TESSIER-DOYEN, Nicolas; THUNE, Elsa; ROMERO-BAIVIER, Severine; PICICCO, Martiniano; XING, Cheng; REBOUILLAT, Lionel
Published in: International Colloquium on Refractories, 2024
Publisher: International Colloquium on Refractories
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14844913

Other (17)

The alternative refractory magnesia sources in the context of decarbonization.

Author(s): MENEZES CUNHA, J. V., PIRARD, E., & DRNEK, T.
Published in: International symposium on refractories, 2024
Publisher: International symposium on refractories
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14845227

Insights on numerical models to predict potential recyclability of spent refractories from steel making industry

Author(s): SALERNO, Andrea; PICICCO, Martiniano; THUNE, Elsa; TESSIER-DOYEN, Nicolas; ROMERO-BAIVIER, Severine; REBOUILLAT, Lionel; HUGER, Marc
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8375469

Investigation of relationships between microstructure and thermomechanical properties of refractory material using the Discrete element method (DEM)

Author(s): RANGANATHAN, Harikeshava; SOTH, Ratana; WÖHRMEYER, Christoph; ANDRE, Damien; HUGER, Marc
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376573

Performance prediction and assessment of reusability and recycling of refractory materials using the NDT sensoring approach and Machine Learning

Author(s): GOPE, Amit Kumar; BOULLE, Alexandre; RICHAUD, Johan; BIRKELBACH, Felix; REBOUILLAT, Lionel; ROMERO-BAIVIER, Severine; HUGER, Marc
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8375728

The Choice of Refractories for Steel Ladle Lining: a Life Cycle Perspective

Author(s): JUBAYED, MD; SIEBRING, Rinus; LEONARD, Angélique
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376992

Use of metallurgical residues as potential raw materials for high performance refractory castables

Author(s): DERENSY, Mathilda; TONNESEN, Thorsten; SHIN, Jong-Won; GONZALEZ-JULIAN, Jesus
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376622

Reuse and recyclability of refractories from steel industry

Author(s): SALERNO, Andrea; PICICCO, Martiniano; THUNE, Elsa; TESSIER-DOYEN, Nicolas; ROMERO-BAIVIER, Severine; REBOUILLAT, Lionel; HUGER, Marc
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376646

Prospective LCA on the Design of New Refractories for a Greener Steelmaking Process

Author(s): BADIOLI, Sarah; CHAMPION, Thibault; ROUMIGUIER, Léna; DARGAUD, Marielle; LEONARD, Angélique
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376977

Overview on LCA: Challenges and Opportunities for the Refractory Industry

Author(s): MENEZES CUNHA, João V.; PIRARD, Eric; DRNEK, Thomas
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8375810

EU Green Deal steelmaking challenges: recycling, reuse, hydrogen, & artificial intelligence

Author(s): SALERNO, Andrea; ROMERO-BAIVIER, Severine; PICICCO, Martiniano; REBOUILLAT, Lionel; HUGER, Marc; TESSIER-DOYEN, Nicolas; THUNE, Elsa
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376208

The choice of magnesia-carbon refractories for steel ladle lining: a life cycle perspective

Author(s): JUBAYED, MD; SIEBRING, Rinus; LEONARD, Angélique
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8377032

Prediction of performance and assessment of reusability and recycling of refractory materials using non-destructive online evaluation and machine learning algorithms

Author(s): GOPE, Amit Kumar; BOULLE, Alexandre; RICHAUD, Johan; BIRKELBACH, Felix; REBOUILLAT, Lionel; ROMERO BAIVIER, Severine; HUGER, Marc
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376559

Revisiting Abiotic Depletion Potential (ADP) to assess the risk of depletion of Magnesium

Author(s): MENEZES CUNHA, João V.; PIRARD, Eric; DRNEK, Thomas
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8377075

Effects of Grain Size and Shape of alumina aggregates on the Sinterability and Thermal Shock Resistance of Refractory Materials

Author(s): BOATENG Kwasi; AUVRAY Jean-Michel; WÖHRMEYER Christoph; THUNE Elsa; TESSIER-DOYEN Nicolas; HUGER Marc
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376507

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and eco design: towards optimized refractory materials for a green steelmaking process

Author(s): BADIOLI, Sarah; CHAMPION, Thibault; ROUMIGUIER, Léna; DARGAUD, Marielle; LEONARD, Angélique
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376812

Use of Metallurgical Residues as potential Raw materials for High Performance Refractory Castables

Author(s): DERENSY, Mathilda; TONNESEN, Thorsten; SHIN, Jong-Won; GONZALEZ-JULIAN, Jesus
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376621

Hydrogen-resistant refractories for direct reduced iron production

Author(s): Ribeiro Gomes, Milena; Ducastel, Antoine; Konrad, Lukas; Jannsen, Taco; Ospino, Erick Estrada
Published in: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8376918

Peer reviewed articles (5)

Discrete element modeling deepens understanding of microcracking phenomena in refractory materials

Author(s): Harikeshava Ranganathan, Damien André, Marc Huger, Ratana Soth, and Christoph Wöhrmeyer
Published in: American Ceramic Society, Bulletin, Emerging ceramic and glass technology, Issue 103, 2024
Publisher: American Ceramic Society
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10782900

China's Refractories

Author(s): HUGER, Marc; DERRICK, Glyn; MOUIYA, Mossaab; SALERNO, Andrea; BOATENG, Kwasi Addo; RANGANATHAN, Hrikeshava; GOPE, Amit Kumar
Published in: China's Refractories, Issue 33, 2024, ISSN 1004-4493
Publisher: China's Refractories
DOI: 10.19691/j.cnki.1004-4493.2024.02.001

A Global Solution Approach to the Energy-Efficient Ladle Dispatching Problem With Refractory Temperature Control

Author(s): Ruela, Victor; Van Beurden, Paul; Sinnema, Sido; Hofmann, Rene; Birkelbach, Felix
Published in: IEEE Access, 2023, ISSN 2169-3536
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3339392

Optimizing the Steel Ladle Thermal Management: Toward a Sustainable and Cost‐Effective Ladle Fleet Logistics

Author(s): Victor Ruela, Paul van Beurden, Bruno Luchini, Rene Hofmann, Felix Birkelbach
Published in: steel research international, Issue 96, 2025, ISSN 1611-3683
Publisher: Wiley
DOI: 10.1002/srin.202400616

New approach of recycling vanadium‐bearing slags as a binder in high‐alumina refractory castables application

Author(s): Mathilda Derensy, Thomas Zanin, Jan‐Felix Bleck, Thorsten Tonnesen, Jesus Gonzalez‐Julian
Published in: International Journal of Ceramic Engineering & Science, Issue 7, 2025, ISSN 2578-3270
Publisher: Wiley
DOI: 10.1002/ces2.10242