From October 23 to 24, 2025, the 15th CSM Steel Congress, co-hosted by Capital Engineering & Research Incorporation Limited (CERI) and the Chinese Society for Metals (CSM), was held successfully at the Beijing Conference Center.

At the opening ceremony, Han Bing, the secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of CERI, delivered a keynote speech titled “Forging New Advantages in Scientific and Technological Self-Reliance to Promote High-Quality Development of the Iron and Steel Industry with New Quality Productive Forces”. Addressing the ongoing global transformation in the iron and steel industry, he emphasized CERI’s role as a system integrator driving industry transformation and upgrading through comprehensive industrial-chain services and “Big Systems View”. Han highlighted CERI’s commitment to acting as a bridge between technology and industry, accelerating R&D breakthroughs and the industrialization of innovations. He also outlined CERI’s leadership in the green transition, leveraging technologies such as hydrogen metallurgy and electric-arc furnace (EAF) short-flow processes to support low-carbon development. Furthermore, CERI aims to build an “AI + iron and steel” ecosystem to advance the industry's digital transformation with intelligent solutions.

During parallel sessions, CERI showcased 21 advanced technology reports spanning high-end equipment, digital intelligent factories, and energy and environmental protection. These presentations underscored CERI’s technological leadership and engineering excellence.

At the “Ironmaking and Raw Materials” session, Duan Guojian presented “Innovation and Application of Green and Low-Carbon Blast Furnace Ironmaking Technology”. Duan proposed innovative approaches to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by optimizing raw materials and improving ironmaking processes, enhancing hot metal quality and production efficiency, and supporting the low-carbon development of long-process steel enterprises.

Typical Case of CERI's Green and Low-Carbon Blast Furnace Ironmaking Technology Application

At the “Blast Furnace Longevity and Intelligent Ironmaking” session, Wang Chunlong presented “Design and Practice of High-Efficiency and Long-Life Blast Furnace Profile”. Wang explained how optimizing the blast furnace profile structure improves its lifespan and ironmaking efficiency. Using simulation and analysis of gas flow distribution and burden movement, a more reasonable blast furnace profile was designed, extending service life and reducing costs. Li Yanjiang delivered a report titled “Development and Application of Intelligent Monitoring System for Blast Furnace Tuyere Temperature Image”. Li introduced an intelligent, image-recognition-based system that monitors tuyere temperature changes in real-time, providing critical data to support stable blast furnace operations.

 Simulation of Blast Furnace Profile Design

Main Interface of Intelligent Monitoring System for Blast Furnace Tuyere Temperature

At the “Coking Chemistry” session, Chen Chen presented a report titled “Review of New Energy-Saving Technologies and High-Value-Added Product Pathways in the Coke Oven Process of Steelmaking”. The report systematically reviewed energy-saving technologies in the coking process and explored development pathways for high-value-added products. Chen analyzed current energy consumption challenges and opportunities to enhance product value, highlighted the latest domestic and international research, and outlined strategies for energy conservation, emission reduction, and product upgrading in steel enterprise coking processes. 

New Energy-Saving Technologies and High-Value-Added Product Pathways for the Coke Oven Process of Steelmaking

At the “Steelmaking and Continuous Casting” session, Cao Xueqian presented the report “Development and Application of Complete Set of Round Billet Continuous Casting Technology”. Cao detailed the technology’s development and applications in seamless steel pipes, large bars, and large forgings, explaining key processes and equipment. Cao also outlined future trends toward homogenization, large-scale production, and intelligent automation. Du Shanguo delivered a report titled “Technological Progress of RH Vacuum Refining Furnace”, highlighting CERI’s RH furnace advancements. By adopting an independent mechanical vacuum pump system and a three-trolley, five-position oxygen lance, the furnace achieves high efficiency, low consumption, and intelligent refining. It leads internationally in deep decarburization, impurity removal, and optimized temperature control, supporting stable production of high-end clean steel.

Typical Case of CERI's Round Billet Continuous Casting Technology Application

CERI's RH Vacuum Refining Furnace

At the “Deep Processing of Metal Materials” session, Chang Tiezhu presented “Development of New Process and Equipment for Cold Rolling Skin-Passing”. The report highlighted innovations in the skin-passing process and equipment, demonstrating how optimized equipment design and a new process improved the surface quality and flatness of cold-rolled sheets to meet the demands of high-end manufacturing industries.

Application Case of CERI's Cold Rolling Skin-Passing Process and Equipment

At the “Metallurgical Equipment and Engineering Technology” session, Mi Nan delivered “Analysis and Design of Turntable Drive System for Carousel Coiler”. The study analyzed the mechanical and dynamic characteristics of the drive system and proposed an optimized design to enhance the coiler’s stability and reliability, supporting the production of high-end steel products. Ji Mingming’s report, “Analysis and Calculation of Electric Drive for Drum-Type Rotary Shear”, focused on optimizing the electric drive system through precise analysis and calculation to improve transmission performance, increasing shearing accuracy and efficiency to meet the requirements of high-speed, high-precision steel production.

 Application Case of Turntable Drive System for Carousel Coiler

Model of Electric Drive System for Drum-Type Rotary Shear

At the “Energy Conservation and Low-Carbon Technology” session, Zhang Fengpo presented “Engineering Practice of Medium- and Low-Temperature Waste Heat Recovery Technology for BOF Flue Gas”. Zhang detailed the first application of the company’s independently developed waste heat recovery system at Jianlong Xilin Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., which reduced the outlet flue gas temperature below 200°C and cut carbon dioxide emissions by over 13.3 kg per ton of steel, offering a scalable solution for low-carbon transformation in steel enterprises. Wei Xing’s report, “Solid and Multi-Source Energy Storage Technology and Application”, focused on energy storage technologies in steel production, demonstrating how these technologies enhance energy efficiency and reduce consumption and carbon emissions through optimized use of solid and multi-source energy storage. Feng Yanbo introduced “Development and Application of Low-Carbon and Low-Nitrogen Cyclone-Type Top-Combustion Hot Stove Technology”, showcasing CERI’s innovative hot stove. This technology features low-carbon, low-nitrogen combustion, effectively reduces pollutant emissions, and improves thermal efficiency and energy utilization, providing a new option for energy conservation and emission reduction in steel enterprises.

First-set Application of CERI's Waste Heat Recovery System at Jianlong Xilin Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.

Application Case of Solid and Multi-source Energy Storage Technology

CERI's Low-carbon and Low-nitrogen Cyclone-Type Top-Combustion Hot Stove

At the “Rolling and Heat Treatment” session, Lyu Peng presented “Development of New Technologies and Equipment for Long Products”. Lyu provided a comprehensive overview of advancements in long product rolling and heat treatment, covering new rolling processes and advanced equipment. The report highlighted technological trends and innovations, offering valuable insights for the technological upgrading of long product production enterprises. At the “Long Profiles” session, Xu Xudong delivered “Development of High-Efficiency Rolling Technology and Equipment for Difficult-to-Deform Long Products such as Titanium Alloys”. Xu showcased research achievements in rolling technology and equipment for challenging materials like titanium alloys. Innovative rolling processes and optimized equipment design enabled high-quality, efficient rolling, broadening the application of long profile products. Peng Dan’s report, “Transformation Direction for Quality Improvement and Efficiency Enhancement of Bar and Wire Rod Production Lines”, outlined transformation strategies for bar and wire rod production lines. Addressing current market demands, Peng proposed technical measures for quality improvement and efficiency enhancement, supporting steel enterprises in boosting product quality and market competitiveness.

New Technologies and Equipment for Long Products

CERI's High-efficiency Rolling Equipment for Difficult-to-deform Long Products such as Titanium Alloys

Transformation Technical Measures for Quality Improvement and Efficiency Enhancement of Bar and Wire Rod Production Lines

At the “Carbon Neutrality Youth Salon”, Li Shaoying presented a report titled “Research and Development of CERI S-Arc® Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Low-Carbon Steelmaking and Intelligent Technology”. The report highlighted innovations in low-carbon steelmaking for EAFs and their intelligent applications. It detailed how the CERI S-Arc® furnace reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions while enhancing production efficiency and product quality through intelligent technology, offering a promising pathway toward achieving carbon neutrality in the iron and steel industry.

CERI S-Arc® EAF

At the “Metallurgical Automation” session, Liu Dong presented the report “Fault Diagnosis and Predictive Maintenance of Electrical Equipment Based on Multi-Modality”, proposing a fault diagnosis method using multi-modality data fusion. By integrating diverse operational data, this approach enables accurate fault diagnosis and predictive maintenance, allowing early detection of potential faults, reducing equipment downtime, and enhancing operational reliability. Pan Wei’s report, “Development and Production Line Application of Intelligent Medium and Heavy Plate Equipment Driven by Data and Models”, detailed the use of data- and model-driven technologies to achieve the intelligent upgrading of medium and heavy plate equipment and the intelligent application in production lines. Through intelligent production models and data analysis systems, the medium and heavy plate production process is precisely controlled and optimized, resulting in improved product quality and production efficiency.

Operating Interface of Fault Diagnosis for Electrical Equipment Based on Multi-modality Data Fusion

Intelligent Production Model and Analysis System Driven by Data and Models

At the “Electrical Steel” session, Liu Jinwen presented the report “Performance Requirements of Silicon Steel for New-Energy Vehicle Drive Motors and the Formation and Control of TiN Inclusions”. The study focused on the specific performance needs of silicon steel for new-energy vehicle motors, examining the formation and control of TiN inclusions. By optimizing the production process, the quantity and distribution of TiN inclusions were effectively managed, enhancing the magnetic and electromagnetic properties of silicon steel and providing essential material support for high-performance new-energy vehicle drive motors.

Relationship Curve between TiN Precipitation Size and Solidification Fraction under Different Cooling Rates

At the “Metallurgical Process Engineering” and “Metallurgical Logistics” sessions, Zhang Qiong presented two reports: “Dynamic Design Practice of Steelmaking Workshops in Steel Enterprises Based on Metallurgical Process Engineering” and “Analysis Method and Application of Logistics in Steelmaking Workshops”. The presentations highlighted the application of metallurgical process engineering principles to the dynamic design and optimization of steelmaking workshops. This approach enhances production efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, offering valuable engineering guidance for intelligent steel manufacturing. Additionally, Zhang detailed how CERI leverages digital twin and intelligent modeling technologies, integrated with precise scheduling of intelligent overhead cranes, to overcome information silos. This enables comprehensive lifecycle management of ladles, significantly boosting logistics efficiency and operational synergy.

Dynamic Design of Steelmaking Workshop in Steel Enterprises Based on Metallurgical Process Engineering

Logistics Analysis and Research for Steelmaking Workshops

At the Congress, CERI showcased an enterprise achievement exhibition featuring innovative technologies and key engineering projects, including hydrogen metallurgy integrating green electricity, green hydrogen, and energy storage, large-section continuous casting equipment, ultra-wide and thick plate rolling mills, and low-carbon blast furnaces. These exhibits attracted significant interest from attendees, fostering exchanges and cooperation discussions.