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Refractory Ceramics Division
About Us Refractory products are nonmetallic materials which withstand severe high temperature service conditions. They must resist chemical attack; withstand molten metal and slag erosion; endure thermal shock, physical impact, and catalytic heat; and other rigorous conditions. Generally, refractory products are needed in processes where temperatures exceed 700°F. Some applications call for service temperatures of 3500°F or higher. News| History| Officers | Meetings | Awards | Resources Refractories have been used by humankind since earliest recorded history. When humans first began to smelt metals and shape primitive knives, hunting weapons, and ornamental rings and jewelery, crude refractory materials were developed to facilitate the pyroprocessing of the ores. As refractory practice developed, materials evolved which were ever more durable, lasting longer and longer before replacement was necessary.2007-2008 Officers
44th Annual Symposium
The St. Louis Section and the Refractory Ceramics Division of The American Ceramic Society will sponsor the 44th Annual Symposium on the theme "CSI Refractories" on March 26-27, 2008, in Listed below is a schedule of papers to be presented:
“Post-Mortem Analysis Aids Refractory Optimization," C.E. Semler – Refractories Consultant “Refractory Failure or Not,” M. Alexander – Riverside Refractories, Inc. “Flow Today, Gone Tomorrow (CSI of a LCC Flow Problem),” P. Schneider – Plibrico Company "Your Basic Refractory Investigation,” D. “Identification and Elimination of Refractory Failure in an Air Cooled Slagging Gasifier,” J.P. Bennett – NETL-USDOE Albany
“Erosion-Attrition Forensics for Hot Fluid Solids, Refining Applications,” R.L. Antram – ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company “Reconstruction of No. 6 Taphole at USS Gary,” M. Kiel – US Steel Gary Works “Material Characterization and Analysis for Selection of Refractories Used in Black Liquor Gasification,” J.G. Hemrick – “Inspector CERAM Calls – Refractory Post Mortem Case Studies,” N. Longshaw - CERAM, “E-SY: The Easy Solution,” D. Zacherl - Almatis “Extending Furnace Life Without Production Loss," D. Shamp – Fuse Tech, Inc. “Are Your Kilns in Compliance with NFPA 86, 2007?”, F. McMann – North American Manufacturing “Patented Microwave Technology Adapted to Moisture Analysis & It’s Acceptance by Industry,” F. Carpenter – Instrument Distributors International, Inc. The 2008 Theodore J. Planje Refractories Award Recipient is Howard B. Johnson, International Refractories Consultant. The award will be presented on March 26th at 1:00pm. Almatis, AluChem, American Ceramic Society, BassTech International, CE Minerals,
A block of rooms has been set aside for the evenings of March 24-27 at the Hilton (314) 426-5500. The rate is $99.00 for a single or double. To receive the $99 rate, please refer to the St. Louis Section of The American Ceramic Society when making your reservation or you can make your reservations online at http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/STLHIHF-SSA-20080324/index.jhtml. All reservations must be received on or before March 7, 2008. For further information please contact Patty Smith at Tel: (573) 341-6265, Fax: (573) 341-6151 or email: psmith@mst.edu.
MS&T'O8 For more information: http://www.matscitech.org/2008/home.html This biennial award was established to honor Alfred W. Allen's legacy as an educator, technical contributor and supporter of the Refractory Ceramics Division. The award committee shall select as the biennial award recipient, from the technical literature of the last two years, the author(s) of the technical paper on refractory ceramics which reflects the highest level of technical quality. Alfred W. Allen Award
Call for nominations for: The Theodore J. Plange -- St. Louis Refractories Award Tel: (573) 341-6265, Fax: (573) 341-6151 or E-mail:psmith@mst.edu.
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