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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN STEEL MAKING AND ROLLING TECHNOLOGY COURSES SCHEDULED IN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025

At NISST Conference Hall, Mandi Gobindgarh

Skill and training are paramount in the iron and steel sector for a multitude of reasons, especially with the rapid evolution of technology and increasing demands for sustainability. To meet the requirement of skill level and for better understanding of process know-how to improve efficiency, NISST is organising 02 days training program in the following area:

 

PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

S.No

Program Title

Schedule

(10AM to 5 PM)

Fee ( INR )
1

SPONGE IRONMAKING 

  • Coal based Sponge Ironmaking Technology
  • Physical, Chemical & Metallurgical Properties of Raw Materials 
  • Testing of Raw Materials
  • Quality of Iron Ore, Coal and other Raw Materials and their impact on Production and Quality of Sponge Iron
  • Process Control Parameters in Coal based Sponge Ironmaking Technology
  • Energy Conservation Opportunities in Sponge Ironmaking
  • Operation and process safety practices
  • CO2 calculation for per tonne of DRI and measures to reduce emissions to meet the requirement of green steel production

STEELMAKING IN INDUCTION FURNACE

  • Different routes of Steel Making
  • Fundamentals of Induction Furnace
  • Operating principle of  induction melting furnaces
  • Selection of proper charge mix for efficient operational practices
  • Techno-Economic Considerations with Quality Parameters
  • Melting of charge, Melting Time, Power Consumption during Melting.
  • Energy Conservation Opportunities
  • Preparation of Ramming Mass and Sintering Characteristics
  • Operation and process safety practices

12 – 13 August

INR 10,000 + GST
2

CONTINUOUS CASTING OF STEELS

  • Fundamental of Continuous Casting
  • Understanding process of continuous casting covering tundish, mould, primary cooling, secondary cooling,  solidified process, metallurgical length etc.
  • Advantages & Disadvantages of Open & Close Casting
  • Optimizing Casting  Speeds with respect to various sections
  • Defects in continuous casting and remedies
  • Sequence casting and its Benefits
  • CO2 calculation for per tonne of crude steel and measures to reduce emissions to meet the requirement of green steel production

STEELMAKING IN ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE and LRF

  1. Understanding of Electric Arc Furnace Operations
  2. Efficient use of energy in a electric arc furnace covering process operating technologies, usage of chemical energy and Carbon injection
  3. Benefits of foamy slag practice
  4. Steel Making Reactions covering dephosphorization in EAF
  5. Energy conservation Opportunities
  6. Ferro alloy addition calculations and their recovery

20-21 August

INR 10,000 + GST
3

CONTINUOUS CASTING OF STEELS

  1. Fundamental of Continuous Casting 
  2. Understanding process of continuous casting covering tundish, mould, primary cooling, secondary cooling,  solidified process, metallurgical length etc.
  3. Advantages & Disadvantages of Open & Close Casting
  4. Optimizing Casting Speeds with respect to various sections 
  5. Defects in continuous casting and remedies
  6. Sequence casting and its Benefits 
  7. CO2 calculation for per tonne of crude steel and measures to reduce emissions to meet the requirement of green steel production

REHEATING FURNACE

  1. Fundamentals of reheating furnace
  2. Constructional Features & Design factors in RHF w.r.t selection of fuel
  3. Fuels and Combustion
  4. Efficient Operations of RHF
  5. Heat Balance in Reheating Furnace
  6. Energy conservation opportunities in reheating furnaces
  7. Strategies to prevent scale formation

26 – 27 August

INR 10,000 + GST
4

ROLLING MILLS

  1. Fundamentals of Rolling Process
  2. Basic of Roll Pass Design
  3. Power Saving Potential in Rolling Mills
  4. Direct rolling of CCM cast billets
  5. Defects in rolling process and their remedies
  6. CO2 calculation for per tonne of finish steel and measures to reduce emissions to meet the requirement of green steel production

UNDERSTANDING METALLURGY OF STEEL

  1. Fe-Fe3C Diagram, its applications and effect on Steel Structure and Properties
  2. Metallographic Structures of various Carbon Steels
  3. Effect of alloying elements on the structure and mechanical properties of steel

03 – 04 September

INR 10,000 + GST
5

TESTING OF STEEL

  1. Mechanical Tests – Tensile, Hardness, Impact Tests, Precaution in Tests
  2. Chemical Testing covering wet analysis
  3. Metallography – understanding the structures of steel
  4. Non-Destructive Testing
  5. Meeting Customer Requirements

 

16-17 September

INR 10,000 + GST
6

“ELECTRICAL BASICS AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS”

  1. Basics of Electricity and principles of Electrical equipment
  2. Types and description of electrical equipment viz. Motors, Generators, Transformers,
  3. cables, switchgears etc.
  4. Understanding of Electricity tariffs and Electricity Bills
  5. Power factor & Maximum demand
  6. Electrical distribution in the industry
  7. Electrical safety and use of different types of electrical tools
  8. New Maintenance techniques
  9. Breakdown and Preventive Maintenance
  10. Maintenance of Transformers, Motors, starters and Power system equipment

28-29 August

INR 10,000 + GST

Benefits of these training programs:

Training in areas such as energy efficiency, operational efficiency, and safety yields substantial benefits for both individual employees and the industry, especially within a complex and resource-intensive sector like iron and steel.

Benefits to Individuals:

Individuals significantly enhance their skillset and employability. Through training, they learn to identify and manage energy waste, optimize processes by understanding critical parameters, develop data collection formats, and analyze data to improve efficiency and productivity. They also gain crucial skills in identifying hazards. Continuous training empowers individuals to adapt to new technologies (e.g., automation, AI) and evolving job roles, ensuring their long-term employability. These trainings also boost individual confidence, fostering greater job satisfaction and engagement as they are empowered to take initiative and contribute significantly to the company’s overarching goals. Specialized skills in energy efficiency, operational excellence, and safety are highly sought after, increasing an individual’s likelihood of promotion to supervisory or management roles. Furthermore, certifications acquired through training can unlock new career opportunities both within the company and across other industries.

Benefits to the Industry:

Cost Reduction, Productivity & Quality Improvement, and Financial Savings: Training and skill enhancement in energy efficiency, operational efficiency, and safety deliver several key advantages:

  • Reduced energy consumption across processes, machinery, and facilities, leading to significant savings on electricity, fuel, and other utilities.
  • Streamlined processes, reduced waste, optimized resource allocation, and faster production cycles, all contributing to lower operational costs, higher output, and improved profit margins.
  • Safer working practices, which significantly reduce accidents and consequently decrease costs associated with:
    • Workers’ compensation claims and medical expenses.
    • Equipment damage and repairs.
    • Production downtime and lost output.
    • Legal fees and fines for non-compliance.
  • Improved employee morale and retention, as investing in training demonstrates a commitment to employee development, fostering a more engaged and stable workforce.

WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER :  The course will cover lectures and presentation by industry experienced faculties and presentation will be supported by case studies.

WHO CAN PARTICIAPTE IN THESE TRAINING PROGRAMS:

  • Freshers who intend to join Iron and Steel Industry
  • Any working individual working in Iron & Steel Industry and want to enhance their knowledge to take new challenges  
  • Any candidate working or indent to join 

ELIGIBILITY : B.E / Diploma /ITI or 10+2/10th pass out with 3 years’ experience

Training fee includes lunch and Hi-tea.

All the participants will be awarded with certificate on the completion of the training.