19.11.2025

A great success for the Online Symposium “Plasma Modelling – Methods and Applications”

We are delighted to share that the online symposium “Plasma Modelling – Methods and Applications”, co-organised by ELECTRA, PLASMANT, PLASMARED, and MINTEK, was a great success — with over 150 participants joining from across Europe and beyond.

The event brought together leading researchers, engineers, and professionals to discuss the latest developments and applications in plasma modelling. It featured high-quality presentations, engaging discussions, and valuable exchanges that strengthened collaboration within the plasma research community.

For those who could not attend live, the videos of the sessions are now available online – don’t miss the opportunity to revisit the inspiring talks and discussions.

A warm thank you to all speakers, participants, and organisers who made this event such a success. Stay tuned for more upcoming activities and events from ELECTRA and its partners!

 

Online Symposium on Methods and Applications – Part 1 (09:00–13:00)

  • 09:00 CET – 09:05 CET > Welcome, introduction, Halvor Dalaker, SINTEF
  • 09:05 CET – 09:15 CET > Plasma modelling in H2PlasmaRed, Henri Pauna, H2PlasmaRed, University of Oulu
  • 09:15 CET – 09:25 CET > Plasma modelling in ELECTRA, Toni Pikkarainen, ELECTRA, VTT0
  • 9:25 CET – 09:35 CET > Plasma modelling at PLASMANT, Eduardo Morais, PLASMANT, University of Antwerp
  • 09:35 CET – 10:05 CET > Physics of plasmas, Abdellah Kharicha, Montanuniversität Leoben
  • 10:05 CET – 10:35 CET > Calculation of plasma material properties (statistical mechanics and thermodynamics), Tony Murphy, CSIRO
  • 10:35 CET – 10:50 > CETMorning coffee break
  • 10:50 CET – 11:20 CET > Fundamental plasma arc modelling (CFD-MHD models)Ivan Tsonev, University of Antwerp
  • 11:20 CET – 11:50 CET > Boundary physics and boundary conditions for arc modelsGudrun Sævarsdottir, University of Reykjavik
  • 11:50CET – 12:20 CET > Reduced order circuit models and simplified furnace conduction models, Yonatan Tesfahunegn, University of Reykjavik
  • 12:20 CET – 13:00 CET > Lunch

 

Online Symposium on Methods and Applications – Part 2 (13:30–15:45)

  • 13:00 CET- 13:25 CET > Thermodynamic-Kinetic Modeling of Hematite Reduction in a Laboratory-scale Hydrogen Plasma Smelting Reduction Furnace, Areej Javed, University of Oulu
  • 13:25 CET – 13:50 CET > Arc modelling of AC silicon furnaces, Hákon Haraldsson, University of Reykjavik
  • 13:50 CET – 14:15 CET > CFD modelling of effective heat transfer of a plasma torch and its applications to multiphase fluidised bed simulations, Ilya Morev, VTT
  • 14:15 CET – 14:30 CET > Afternoon coffee break
  • 14:30 CET – 14:55 CET > Thermal Plasma Pyrolysis of Methane: Core Principles and Modeling, Laurent Fulcheri, Mines Paris
  • 14:55 CET – 15:20 CET > Simplified Python and OpenFOAM models of the arc region in an electric arc furnace, Suzanne Roberts, ENGYS & RWTH Aachen
  • 15:20 CET – 15:45 CET > Non-equilibrium plasma modeling of near wall region in H2 plasma assisted iron ore reduction, Hariswaran Sitaraman, NREL
  • 15:45 CET – 16:00 CET > Wrap up