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There is no doubt that the iron and steel sector plays an important role in the determination of the
development level for countries. Especially the production and export values of this sector has the key role
of progress for countries. According to year of 2016 data, the annual production of iron and steel in the
world is 1.6 billion tonnes. On the other hand, Turkey is a remarkable spot in the iron and steel industry in
the world with an output of 33 million tons.Raising profit margins by lowering production costs has become
the most important issue all over the world, given the progress of the industry and the decline in available
resources. For this reason, waste management will be one of the leading factors for both reducing
manufacturing costs and bringing other new profit items. In addition, the developing environmental
consciousness has brought new concepts and trends in waste management. In this context, "zero waste" is
taken seriously in many countries and many commercial or non-commercial institutions. Especially in
Europe, it is predicted that these countries and institutions will switch to zero-waste production technologies
after a certain period of time.According to the year 2016, when iron and steel sector is evaluated in terms of
waste production, it will be seen that the slag production is 0,375 tons in the integrated system and 0,075
tons in the electric arc furnaces. Attempts to restore these wastes to the economy must be made in accordance
with the waste hierarchy. This is also important in terms of sustainable development. Reducing slag
production, investigation to utilization in different application should be analysed considering to scope of
zero waste.This study is focused on especially the EAF slags. First of all, the ways of recovery metal and
then the utilization of these slags in alternative applications were investigated.
International Iron & Steel Symposium
UDCS
Aslan ÜNAL
Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÖKSÜZ
Prof. Dr. Onuralp YÜCEL
Esma YILMAZ
The iron and steel ındustry has a big role which is related to development level for countries. Therefore, all over the world, big companies are
interested in this industry. Not only production values but also export data is as a key role for countries. Hence, especially in recent years, the
concept of innovation has gained importance due to increasing globalization, developments in raw material markets, increasing social
consciousness towards the environment and changing competition conditions depending on these developments. For this reason, research and
development (R&D) became more important and critic topic especially in developing countries. Turkey has also a significant capacity in this
sector thus R&D and innovation should become more important issue for us. According to these facts, major iron and steel production factories,
research centres and universities which are focused on steel research are brought together in a big platform which is called European Steel
Technology Platform. This platform has developed various policies which are related safer, eco-friendly and more efficient steel production.
This review, what has Turkey made up to this time in the scope of R&D studies and discuss the position of turkey in the world when focusing
about the concept of innovation. In addition, in this review discuss the importance of R&D for especially in the iron and steel industry according
to not only world but also Turkey. This study has also look for answers to a number of questions such as what can be done on the basis of
innovative concept for iron and steel industry and which roles the private sector and universities should be in these Research and Development
studies. As well as Research and Development itself, a bridge from R&D to innovation and efficient utilizations to approach solution is also
reviewed.
International Iron & Steel Symposium
UDCS
Oguz ISIK
Aslan ÜNAL
Huseyin SOYKAN