The recent meeting “ARAB STEEL SUMMIT 2007” organized by The Arab Iron and Steel Union at Muscat (Oman Sultanate) March 12-14, 2007 afforded the opportunity to analyze:
The development of the Iron and Steel Industry in the Arab States, The main actors behind such developments, The characteristics, both technical and metallurgical of these enterprises.

The implementation of the control system overhaul in the gas treatment area in CST is reported. The former analogic system with local switches has been replaced by a Distributed Control System with electronic interfaces. The results achieved are presented.

CST Energy Model is based on the optimum use of coal in a coke integrated steel plant, which needs coal to produce pig iron. Petroleum and electricity almost complete autonomy is achieved through the optimum use of coal and derivatives to produce energies and utilities for inward consumption and sales. Furthermore, the CST Energy Model management brings other relevant results in order to reduce CO2 emissions and costs.

It is illustrated how computational modelling techniques are used at Corus RD&T as a means to investigate and improve fume emission, air quality and heat control throughout the steel processing route. Some of the recent areas that have benefited from such models are: the redesign of a coater line room, a storage and production facility and fume capture during iron desulphurisation and casting. The modelling techniques, the challenges of using such models and the results are summarised.

The inclusion populations and the relevant inspection methods are described with a particular emphasis on the SEM-FEG/EDS image analysis system. Then, the efficiency and the limits of the inspection methods are assessed by a new simulation approach.

The Gimbal Top distribution system for blast furnaces was introduced in October 2006. With this solution any burden profile can be generated by directing the feed material to any point on the furnace stock line. This is made possible by innovative design features which allow the chute angle and position to be continuously adjusted during material discharging. The described Gimbal Top Distributor is fit for the high-temperature and high-pressure environment of ironmaking plants.