Oxygen Steelmaking Technology Committee
MISSION: To serve the oxygen steelmaking industry by providing forums to learn about new and current technologies, discuss safe operating and maintenance practices including environmental sustainability, address product quality, as well as network globally with industry professionals of all disciplines and backgrounds.
AIST Staff Engineer
Brian Bliss
+1.724.814.3068
Chair
Steve Gillgrass
RHI Magnesita
Vice Chair
Matthew Wilson
Cleveland-Cliffs Indiana Harbor
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Charles H. Herty, Jr. Award
This award recognizes distinguished achievements determined by the Oxygen Steelmaking Technology Committee (OSTC).
New Technology Committee Members
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Oxygen Steelmaking Study Tour 2019
The 2019 BOF Study Tour was conducted over the period of 6–11 October 2019.
Oxygen Steelmaking Study Tour of NA
The Iron & Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ), in collaboration with AIST, organized a North American Study Tour for 22 Japanese steelmakers.
Oxygen Steelmaking Study Tour — Japan
On 19–25 October 2014, the OSTC conducted its fifth international oxygen steelmaking study tour with a visit to Japan.
2012 European Study Tour
The AIST Oxygen Steelmaking Technology Committee (OSTC), seeking to expand its network and knowledge within the international BOF community, embarked on its 4th Oxygen Steelmaking Study Tour on 4–9 November 2012 to Europe.
2011 Brazil Study Tour
The 2011 Oxygen Steelmaking Brazil Study Tour, organized by AIST’s Oxygen Steelmaking Technology Committee, consisted of two segments: a primary study tour on 11–17 September and an optional tour on 18–20 September.
AIST Decarbonization Resources
This document provides information on decarbonization-related AIST events, webinars, technical papers and additional resources.