FINAST work packages

The FINAST project (Research and Innovation in Norrbotten for Advanced Green Steel Production and Manufacturing) is focused on promoting climate-neutral steel production and use. Through collaboration between industry and academic partners, the project addresses key innovation and sustainability issues in steelmaking processes.

WP0: Project Management
This work package covers the overall management, coordination and administrative efforts necessary to ensure that the project objectives are achieved on schedule, and to facilitate smooth cooperation between the participants.

WP1: Manufacturing Processes and Component Performance
WP1 focuses on the manufacturing process chain after steel production, with the aim of maximizing the value of green steel in the production of sustainable components for end users. By improving the performance of manufacturing processes, this work package aims to optimize the benefits of climate-neutral steel.

This work package focuses on the development of green steel materials and manufacturing processes. It includes activities such as:

• Microstructure analysis (1.1): Understanding how processes affect steel properties.
• Hydrogen utilization (1.2): Explore how hydrogen affects metal alloys.
• Fatigue prediction tools (1.3): Optimize component performance through simulation.
• Green Lubricants (1.4): Replacing fossil lubricants with sustainable alternatives.
• Material properties modeling (1.5): Develop predictive material models.
• Manufacturing simulation in a hydrogen environment (1.6): Simulate processes to predict properties of fossil-free steel alloys.

WP2: Systems and Processes in a Fossil Free Value Chain
WP2 is aimed at achieving fossil free steel production and focuses on research and development for resource efficient manufacturing. This work package prioritizes the integration of hydrogen and bio-based raw materials in steelmaking processes, which are important steps towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly industry.

This work package focuses on creating resource-efficient, fossil-free steelmaking processes with hydrogen and bio-based raw materials, including:

• Systems analysis and industrial symbiosis (2.1): Investigating circular solutions and integrated industrial systems
• Biomass conversion: (2.2): Develops knowledge of how biomass is converted into biochar and synthesis gas
• Biochar in arc furnace (2.3): Analyzes how biochar can be used instead of fossil coal
• Hydrogen applications (2.4): Explores future uses of hydrogen in the steel industry.
• Hydrogen safety (2.5): Focus on safety in hydrogen powered processes.