The CMTC and IMTC met jointly 1 February 2024, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.
The Ironmaking and Cokemaking Technology Committees met on Thursday, 1 February 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, before the Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke Oven Association meeting.
The group had a great turnout with many technical presentations. After discussing committee business related to AISTech sessions, roundups for both committees, and safety statistics, they had six presentations.
Aram Hermiz gave a review of the recent AIST Cokemaking Study Tour to Japan. Brenda Petrilena gave an overview of the regional clean hydrogen hubs recently announced by the U.S. Department of Energy. Ty Okosun discussed hydrogen use in the iron and steel industry with a focus on blast furnaces. Steve Woodard and Jami Patrick discussed carbon capture technologies and environmental justice respectively. Finally, Joe Morey reviewed a possible future for blast furnace ironmaking.

Deke Perkins (left) presented Scott Pisula (right) with the CMTC service plaque.

The CMTC met 8 May 2023, Detroit, MI, USA.
The following officers were elected:

• Chair: Scott Pisula - U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant

• Vice Chair: Deke Perkins - Montrose Environmental Group Inc.

• Papers Chair: Steven McKnight - U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant

• Young Professional Chair: James Jackson - R.T. Patterson Co.

• Roundup Co-Chairs: James Hosfield - U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant, and David Ison  »  MIG Refractory Products & Services

• Study Tour Chair: Dick Randolph - Fosbel Inc.

• Digitalization Liaison: Buddy Lee - Mesa Associates Inc.

The Cokemaking and Ironmaking Technology Committees held a decarbonization brainstorming session at their joint meeting on 2 February 2023 (left to right): Megha Jampani, Hatch; IMTC chair Kyle Ferron, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.; and IMTC vice chair Joe Morey, U. S. Steel – Gary Works.

The CMTC and IMTC met jointly Thursday, 2 February 2023, Coraopolis, Pa., USA
The Cokemaking and Ironmaking Technology Committees convened for a joint meeting before the Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke Oven Association’s winter meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.
Both committees began with reviewing their session layouts for AISTech 2023, committee officer nominations for the 2023–2024 term and upcoming committee Roundups. The group then held a discussion around safety and the latest AIST Steel Industry Fatalities Report.
Jeff Mason gave a recap of the 2022 AIST Leadership Conference and David Marshall presented an update from the AIST Decarbonization Task Force. To cap off the meeting, the two committees held a brainstorming session on the decarbonization challenges of the North American iron and steel industry. The committees’ feedback will aid AIST’s ongoing development of a Decarbonization Roadmap for Iron and Steel Manufacturing funded through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Roadmap Program.

Jose Alfaro (right) presented a plaque of appreciation to Scott Pisula (left) for hosting the CMTC’s tour of U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant.

The CMTC met 7–8 November 2022, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA
The CMTC meeting was held in conjunction with the MetCoke World Summit. CMTC members toured the U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant on 7 November, followed by a business meeting the next day.
The Steel Industry Fatalities Report was discussed, leading into a roundtable discussion on safety. The committee talked about falls and equipment collisions as two of the most common reasons for fatalities and recordables.
There is currently one cokemaking session scheduled for AISTech 2023 and one joint session with topics related to decarbonization and ironmaking. Session chair volunteers were solicited. The
AISTech 2024 Call for Papers text was reviewed and approved with no changes.
The CMTC then nominated officers for the next term. The committee moved on to discuss the 2023 Joseph S. Kapitan – Cokemaking Best Paper Award and the Joseph Becker Award. A winner will be selected out of nine candidates this year.
The committee then reviewed its Industry Roundups and discussed upcoming Technology Training Conferences.
A roundtable discussion was held on the following topics:

• Coke market health: Short- and long-term projections.

• Environmental improvement/enhancement projects.

• Safety enhancement/hazard elimination projects.

• Productivity/efficiency gains.

The Japan Study Tour was discussed, which will tentatively be held this fall. Possible sites include JFE Steel, Mitsubishi Kasei and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. The members are also interested in visiting a facility with SCOPE21 and coal moisture control.
 
Presentations:

• “Global Coke Market,” by Kevin Karazsia, Trafigura.

• “Using Technology for Heat Stress Prevention,” by Brandan Murdock, U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant.

• “UCA New Impact Idlers (Slider),” by John Fretz, U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant.

• “Effective and Economical Utilization of H₂S and H₂ From COG,” by Umalan Gogilan, DMT GmbH & Co. KG.

• “An Overview on SMS/Paul Wurth Enhanced Environmental Solutions for Cokemaking,” by Thiago Mazzeu, SMS group Inc.

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The CMTC met 16 May 2022, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
 The following officers were elected:

• Chair: Scott Pisula  /  U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works

• Vice Chair: Deke Perkins  /  Montrose Environmental Group Inc.

• Papers Chair: Steven McKnight  /  United States Steel Corporation

• Young Professional Chair: Jim Jackson  /  R.T. Patterson Co.

• Roundup Chair: James Hosfield  /  U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant

• Study Tour Chair: Richard Randolph  /  Fosbel

The CMTC and IMTC met jointly 3 February 2022, virtual meeting
The IMTC and CMTC held a joint virtual meeting via Zoom. The joint meeting was of interest as the technical portion of the meeting focused on decarbonization of their respective processes and their collaborative efforts in operations.
The meeting started out with a welcome from IMTC chair Nancy Armstrong, CMTC chair Jodi Kesik and IMTC vice chair Kyle Ferron. The committees then held discussions on AISTech session building, award planning and nominations for officers for next year.
The bulk of the meeting was a collaborative effort pulled together by David Marshall and Felix Firsbach on the topic of decarbonization. Marshall gave an overview on the efforts of the Decarbonization Subcommittee.

Presentations:

• “Merits of Coke Dry Quenching System,” by Shu Hiranuma, Nippon Steel Engineering.

• “Biomass Pyrolysis and Torrefaction,” by Randy Hagenbeek, TorrCoal.

• “Decarbonization,” by Wim Van der Stricht, Arcelor­Mittal Europe.

The group then moved on to a roundtable discussion. Kesik described the coke oven restoration project happening at Arcelor­Mittal Dofasco. Van der Stricht answered questions on biomass transition technology for use in the blast furnace. Hagenbeek discussed the regional challenges of pyrolysis and Hiranuma answered some questions on alternative technologies to dry quenching. Finally, the committees discussed safety protocols and impacts of COVID-19 in the mill environment.

The CMTC met 25 October 2021, virtual meeting
CMTC chair Jodi Kesik gave opening remarks and provided a market update. She mentioned that the hot-rolled coil (HRC) spot price had peaked, which is a good indicator for the industry. Pricing has just started to come down, but the momentum will continue into 2022. There is still a gap between HRC price and raw material prices according to official data. She also noted the increasing pressure on decarbonizing the steel industry.
The committee then discussed having a representative from the CMTC on the AIST Decarbonization Subcommittee. Shiju Thomas volunteered to be on the Decarbonization Core Team.
The CMTC then reviewed the 2021 Steel Industry Fatalities report.
Papers chair Deke Perkins provided an update on the AISTech 2022 abstracts and sessions. Currently the committee has five abstracts. It is also planning to organize a joint session with the Ironmaking Technology Committee.
The committee then reviewed its AISTech Call for Papers text. It was suggested to add “decarbonization initiatives” to the text. Following that, the committee discussed Technology Committee Awards.
Roundup chairs Dale Nugent and James Hosfield discussed the Coke Oven Battery Roundup and Cokemaking Byproducts Roundup.
The committee then reviewed AIST’s upcoming Technology Training Conferences.
Digital Transformation Subcommittee liaison James Jackson provided and update from the subcommittee.
Study Tour chair Dick Randolph gave an update on the Cokemaking Japan Study Tour, which will tentatively be held in October or November 2022.
Presentations:

• “Use of Biocarbon in the Steel Sector,” by Ted Todoschuk and Graeme Scott, ArcelorMittal.

• “Coke Dry Quenching or CDQ Technology as an Option for Greener Steel Industry,” by Shu Hiranuma, Nippon Steel Engineering Co. Ltd.

• “Screening Station Operations: Dust Control,” by Chuck Gourn, United States Steel Corporation.

Matt Kraeuter (right) presented the CMTC service plaque to Shiju Thomas (left) at AISTech 2021.

The CMTC met 29 June 2021, Nasarmhville, TN USA

The following officers were elected:

• Chair: Jodi Kesik, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.

• Vice Chair: Scott Pisula, U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works

• Papers Chair: Deke Perkins, Montrose Environmental Group Inc.

• Roundup Co-Chairs: Dale Nugent, Maintenance and Repair Technologies, and James Hosfield, U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant

• Digital Transformation Liaison: James Jackson, JNE Consulting

• Study Tour Chair: Richard Randolph, Fosbel

The CMTC held a virtual meeting 16 February 2021.
CMTC chair Shiju Thomas began the meeting with a discussion of the current peak in steel prices and the state of the global steel industry.
The committee then went on to discuss the AIST Steel Industry Fatalities Report followed by a roundtable safety discussion.
Papers chair Solomon Nyathi reviewed the CMTC’s two technical sessions for AISTech 2021, and requested volunteers for session chairs. The CMTC then solicited nominations for its 2021–2022 committee officers.
The committee announced the winners of the 2021 Joseph Becker Award and 2021 Josef S. Kapitan Award – Cokemaking. The awards will be presented at AISTech 2021 in Nashville, Tenn., USA.
Study Tour chair Dick Randolph provided an update on the proposed Japan Cokemaking Study Tour in partnership with the Iron and Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ). The ISIJ has offered to host the group in September 2021. The tour may be postponed to 2022 due to ongoing pandemic-related travel restrictions.
Roundup co-chairs Jodi Kesik and Mo Elbeitam reported on the 2021 Coke Oven Battery Roundup and 2021 Cokemaking Byproducts Roundup, which were published in the March 2021 issue of Iron & Steel Technology.
The committee then discussed the status of cokemaking-related seminars and conferences. The February 2021 Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke Oven Conference was canceled, and the 2021 McMaster University Cokemaking Course has been postponed to May 2023. The McMaster University Blast Furnace Ironmaking Course will be held in May 2022.
Jodi Kesik provided an update on the AIST Digital Transformation Subcommittee’s quarterly meeting. Various cokemaking digitalization technologies were discussed.
The group then heard from Dale Nugent and Nancy Armstrong about the latest activities of the AIST Young Professional Recruitment Subcommittee. While there had been limited activities in 2020 due to the global pandemic, there are several Young Professional–focused events planned for 2021.
Presentations:

• “The Effects of Heat Loss of Blast Furnace on Its Coke Rate,” by Frank Huang, ArcelorMittal Global R&D East Chicago.

• “USS Clairton Coke Works Pilot Coke Oven,” by Steve McKnight, U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant.

• “RPR SL Application for the Treatment of Microcracks in the Refractory Lining of Coke Ovens,” by Matthieu Leheut, FIB Services International.

The CMTC held a virtual meeting 27 October 2020.
CMTC chair Shiju Thomas gave a few opening remarks and spoke about the current market conditions, along with the impact of COVID-19. A few attendees discussed regional conditions.
The CMTC discussed strategies to encourage more authors to submit papers for AISTech 2021. As of the meeting, 11 abstracts had been submitted. Out of the cokemaking papers that were submitted for AISTech 2020, four authors resubmitted their papers for AISTech 2021. The CMTC then solicited volunteers for session chair.
The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan has requested the Cokemaking Study Tour to be placed on hold until at least September 2021.
The committee moved on to discuss the Cokemaking Byproducts and Coke Oven Battery Roundups. Roundup chair Jodi Kesik stated she still has difficulties gathering quality data from the coke plants to expand the scope of reporting for the roundups.
The AIST Process Benchmarker^® was discussed. Jodi Kesik and Shiju Thomas will work together on drafting a process benchmarking survey to be submitted separately.
Technology Committee Award planning was discussed by Hardarshan Valia. The CMTC has completed the selection process and the winner will be announced at AISTech 2021.
The CMTC then discussed the Steel Industry Fatalities report.
Presentations:

• Steve McKnight, U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Coke Plant, “6M Battery Coke Moisture Reduction and Benefits.”

• Ethan Anderson, U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Coke Plant, “Combustion Stack Compliance.”

• Brendan Murdock, U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Coke Plant, “COVID Response.”

The CMTC held a virtual meeting 7 May 2020.
The CMTC meeting began with chair Shiju Thomas presenting the Josef S. Kapitan Award – Cokemaking for the best cokemaking paper for 2020.
The following committee officers for the 2020–2021 term were elected:

• Chair: Shiju Thomas, United States Steel Corporation.

• Vice chair: Jodi Kesik, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.

• Papers chair: Solomon Nyathi, ArcelorMittal.

• Young Professional chair: Dale Nugent, Furnace Power Technologies.

• Roundup co-chairs: Mo Elbeitam, DTE Energy, and Jodi Kesik, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.

• Study Tour chair: Dick Randolph, Fosbel Inc.

The committee then discussed the relationship between producers and academia in the cokemaking area and the need for more papers and research in North America.
Dick Randolph reviewed the Japan Cokemaking Study Tour, which was originally scheduled for 23–29 September 2020. The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ), who is working in partnership with the CMTC to organize the tour, has requested that the tour be postponed to 2021. The group then discussed Japanese facilities that the study tour group would like to visit.

The CMTC met 6 February 2020, Coraopolis, Pa., USA.
Shiju Thomas, CMTC chair, opened the meeting and noted the following: coke plants are working toward new technologies for alternative energy with more environmentally friendly technologies; coal prices in general are down, making it harder for mining companies to compete; and steel price increases in some sectors appear to be holding.
Solomon Nyathi, papers chair, discussed the CMTC’s AISTech 2020 technical sessions. The committee has 15 papers grouped into three sessions. The papers are from authors in North America, China, Japan and India.
CMTC officers were nominated for the 2020–2021 term.
Jodi Kesik, CMTC vice chair and Roundup co-chair, stated she had problems gathering quality data from the coke plants to expand the scope of the committee’s two roundups.
The Japan Cokemaking Study Tour is set for 23–29 September 2020. AIST has not yet received a tour schedule from the Iron and Steel Institute of Japan with confirmed plants.
Kesik then gave an update on the AIST Digital Transformation Subcommittee. She stated the subcommittee is working on automation and digitalization, smart sensors and cloud-based simulation, etc.
Presentations:

• Scott Pisula of U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant, presented “#15 Battery Hot Idle Overview.”

• Jeff Anderson of U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works, Clairton Plant, presented “Coal and Coal Oxidation.”

	Jody Kesik (left) received a plaque of appreciation from Shiju Thomas (right) for hosting the CMTC’s tour of ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.

The CMTC met 24–25 October 2019, Hamilton, Ont., Canada.
Shiju Thomas, CMTC chair, gave a few opening remarks and a market update, discussing the state of metallurgical coal mining, as well as investment projects.
Solomon Nyathi, papers chair, reviewed the CMTC’s technical session development for AISTech 2020. He reported that so far 13 abstracts had been accepted and discussed the potential session layout. The possibility of a joint session with the Ironmaking Technology Committee was discussed. The group spoke about the need to encourage more member participation and attracting more presentations to fill cokemaking sessions.
The instructions for papers chair and session chair were reviewed.
The CMTC decided that it will review its AISTech 2021 Call for Papers language, seeking to condense and restructure it.
For the CMTC’s 2020 Josef Kapitan Award, the committee agreed to form a small subcommittee to select the best paper.
The CMTC then reviewed its Industry Roundups for the March 2020 issue of Iron & Steel Technology.
For the Coke Battery Roundup, Jodi Kesik discussed the questionnaire currently being used to solicit data, and introduced a new set of questions that are process-specific and cover quality data.
Richard Randolf gave a summary of the 2019 ISIJ North American Cokemaking Study Tour, which took place 18–23 August 2019.
The CMTC then discussed the 2020 Japan Cokemaking Study Tour, which is scheduled for 23–29 September 2020. The committee plans to visit JFE Steel’s East Works in Chiba and its West Works Kurashiki in Mizushima; Mitsubishi Kasei in Sakaide; and Nippon Steel’s facilities in Aichi and Ibaraki.

Presentations:

• “Pushing Amp Generation, Analysis and Notification,” by Mike Lovell, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.

• “Use of Standards for Coke and Coal,” by Ted Todoschuk, Arcelor­

The CMTC met 6 May 2019, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
The following officers were elected:

Chair: Shiju Thomas, U. S. Steel Research and Technology Center

Vice chair: Jodi Kesik, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.

Papers chair: Solomon Nyathi, ArcelorMittal Global R&D – East Chicago

Young Professional chair: Jack Burnside, AKJ Industries Inc.

Roundup co-chairs: Jodi Kesik, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P., and Mo Elbeitam, DTE Energy Services – EES Coke Battery LLC

The CMTC met 7 February 2019, Coraopolis, Pa., USA, co-located with the Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke Oven Association conference.
Keith Lynch, CMTC chair, opened the meeting with a recap of the Fall 2018 CMTC meeting, which included a tour of the ArcelorMittal Prince­ton coal mine. Lynch expressed his appreciation to Richard Westbrook in setting up the meeting. Jim Jackson 
gave a short account of the site visit. He described the safety protocols involved with the GPS-tracked machines, auto shutoffs, and the air ventilation. Lynch commented on seeing the above-ground mining operation. 
The Steel Industry Fatalities report was discussed by Keith Lynch. He stressed the importance of staying focused on the job to prevent a serious injury. Shiju Thomas from U. S. Steel Research and Technology Center added that backup cameras have made things easier for backing up into parking areas or out of parking areas.
Papers chair Solomon Nyathi reported that the CMTC has received around 18 abstracts for AISTech 2019. Some of the topics covered are coke plant maintenance and refractories, pressure control, and techniques for characterizing coal. There is a joint session with the Ironmaking Technology Committee consisting of three papers from each committee, which will bring synergy for both parties. Nyathi noted the Wednesday morning panel session, which focuses on artificial intelligence in cokemaking.  
Richard Randolph commented on the upcoming Japan Cokemaking Study Tour, with preliminary dates of 9–13 November 2020. The Study Tour will be planned through the Iron and Steel Institute of Japan, who will choose the cokemaking facilities. 
Jodi Kesik and Mo Elbeitam reviewed the 2019 AIST Coke Oven Battery and Cokemaking Byproducts Roundups. Participation in the roundups were minimal at best, they remarked. The CMTC would like to include countries outside of North America. 
Jeff Mason volunteered to represent the CMTC on the Digital Transformation Task Force.
The CMTC’s Fall 2019 meeting will potentially include a visit to Nucor’s DRI facility, just north of New Orleans, La., USA. 

The CMTC met 24–25 October 2018, Princeton, W.Va., USA.
The CMTC reviewed the 2018 Steel Industry Fatalities, followed by a roundtable discussion that included the top five safety issues relating to cokemaking.
Solomon Nyathi, papers chair, reviewed the CMTC’s AISTech 2019 technical session development. Thirteen abstracts were selected for sessions, which could include a possible joint session with the Ironmaking Technology Committee. This year the CMTC will host its first panel discussion, titled Artificial Intelligence in Cokemaking — It’s Not an Oxymoron.
Session chairs were selected, and the papers chair and session chair instructions were reviewed.
The CMTC then reviewed its Technology Committee awards, the Josef S. Kapitan Award and the Joseph Becker Award. These awards will be presented during the CMTC meeting at AISTech 2019.
An update was given on the cokemaking roundups. Roundup chairs Jodi Kesik and Mo Elbeitam sent out inquiries for updates to be made before the end of 2018.
A potential Japan Cokemaking Study Tour was discussed, which would take place in November 2020 with collaboration from the International Steel Institute of Japan. Richard Randolph of Fosbel Inc. will coordinate this effort.
On Thursday, 25 October, the CMTC had the opportunity to tour the coal mine at ArcelorMittal Princeton. Michael Day, chief executive officer, provided an overview of the coal mine operations followed by an underground tour of one section of the mine. He emphasized the mine’s philosophy, which is “Mining the Coal to make the Steel.”

Mike Day, chief executive officer, ArcelorMittal Princeton, accepted a plaque of appreciation from Keith Lynch, CMTC chair (left to right): Jodi Kesik, Mhlwazi Nyathi, Lynch, Shiju Thomas, Day, Matthew Osborne, Richard Westbrook, Mohamad Elbeitam, Mike Krchmar and James Jackson.

Shiju Thomas (right) presented Keith Lynch (left) with the CMTC service plaque at AISTech 2018.

The CMTC met 7 May 2018, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
The following officers were elected:

• Chair: Keith Lynch, SunCoke Energy Inc.

• Vice chair: Shiju Thomas, U. S. Steel Research and Technology Center

• Papers chair: Solomon Nyathi, ArcelorMittal Global R&D – East Chicago

• Young Professional chair: Jack Burnside, AKJ Industries Inc.

• Roundup co-chairs: Jodi Kesik, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P., and Mo Elbeitam, DTE Energy Services – EES Coke Battery LLC

	Keith Lynch (left) presents a plaque of appreciation to Bob Weaver (right) for hosting the CMTC’s tour of SunCoke Energy Jewell Operations.

The CMTC met 28 September 2017, Vansant, Va., USA. CMTC chair Keith Lynch opened the meeting with a roundtable discussion on the current state of the industry and operations status at various facilities. The general consensus from the group was that the industry has seen a slight uptick in production and operations have been steady.
Several technical presentations were given by SunCoke Energy Jewell Operations personnel. Bob Weaver, general manager, gave a detailed history of Jewell operations since its start in 1962. Mark Ball, chief coking engineer, followed by talking about the technology development throughout the years. Steve Williams, operations manager, explained the heat recovery process technology utilized at Jewell. Jimmy Griffey, quality manager, discussed the facility’s coke quality, gave a safety training and offered a preview of the plant tour of SunCoke Energy Jewell Operations.
Following the tour and lunch, the CMTC began its business meeting. Shiju Thomas led a discussion on the AISTech 2018 abstracts and session planning. It was noted that 17 abstracts had been received to date and there was room for a few more if the CMTC wished to add another session. Session chairs were identified.
The AISTech 2019 Call for Papers topics were reviewed and suggested changes were proposed.
There was a discussion on the currently vacant CMTC vice chair position, and Lynch agreed to follow up on some prospects to fill the post. Selection of the Technology Committee awards was also discussed, along with the Coke Oven Battery and Cokemaking Byproducts roundups.
Potential future meeting locations were proposed. It was also suggested that attendees prepare safety performance data to present and discuss at the next meeting.

	Keith Lynch (left) presented Matt Kraeuter (right) with the CMTC service plaque.

The CMTC met 8 May 2017, Nashville, Tenn., USA.

The following officers were elected:

• Chair: Keith Lynch, SunCoke Energy Inc.

• Papers chair: Shiju Thomas, U. S. Steel Research and Technology Center

The CMTC met 2 February 2017, Coraopolis, Pa., USA (co-located with Eastern States Blast Furnace & Coke Oven Association).
CMTC chair Matt Kraeuter opened the meeting with a few remarks regarding the economic state and positive outlook for the industry.
The group reviewed the latest Steel Industry Fatalities statistics, followed by an open roundtable discussion on safety.
The CMTC discussed the technical program development for AISTech 2017. A total of 24 papers will make up five cokemaking sessions. A few remaining openings for papers and session chairs were addressed.
Committee officers for 2017–2018 were discussed and elections will take place during the CMTC meeting at AISTech 2017.
The 2017 Coke Oven Battery and Cokemaking Byproducts Roundups were reviewed for accuracy and some finishing touches were made.
The group discussed future meeting locations and tours. The fall 2017 meeting is tentatively planned for late September with a tour of SunCoke Energy’s Jewell Coke Plant. Other options proposed include the EES Coke plant in Detroit, Mich., USA, and ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor. It was also suggested that the CMTC try to coincide its meetings with other coke organization events in the future, such as MetCoke or the American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute Mesh Committee meeting.

	CMTC chair, Matt Kraeuter (right), presented a plaque of appreciation to Tom Zendzian (left) for hosting a tour of ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor coke operations.

The CMTC met 3–4 November 2016, Burns Harbor, IN, USA with a tour of ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor.
The CMTC reviewed the 2016 Steel Industry Fatalities report, followed by a safety roundtable discussion on the cause, age, area and annual breakdown of incidents.
The group reviewed the CMTC’s AISTech 2017 abstracts and technical session layout. The CMTC program will include 21 papers organized into four sessions. The session chair role and responsibilities were discussed and chairs have been identified for all sessions.
The CMTC discussed selection of the 2017 Josef S. Kapitan and Joseph Becker awards. Winners will be determined and announced at the next CMTC meeting.
The Coke Oven Battery and Cokemaking Byproducts Roundups were discussed. Dave Clark and Ryan
Macdonald will oversee their completion.
Hardarshan Valia of Coal Science Inc. spoke about the use of lower rank, poorer coking coals in future cokemaking operations. He also spoke about stamp charging and briquetting.

Matt Kraeuter (left) presented the CMTC service plaque to Sam Sheyn (right).

The CMTC met 16 May 2016, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.