K1-MET contributed to the ICCFD 2026 with two presentations focusing on advanced CFD-based modelling approaches for particle transport phenomena in metallurgical processes.

Ali Sedaghat presented the work “Near-Wall Particle Deposition and Detachment in Turbulent Flow using CFD-DEM”. The study investigates particle–wall interactions in turbulent flow using a CFD–DEM framework and provides insights into deposition and detachment mechanisms on submerged entry nozzle walls in continuous casting.

Hannes Lumetzberger gave a talk on “Calibrating a Model for Inclusion Particles in a Submerged Entry Nozzle using a Novel Data-Assisted Method”. The work introduces a data-assisted calibration approach for modelling inclusion particle behaviour in continuous casting systems, improving the predictive capability of particle transport and deposition models.