Virtual Reality Safety System for Electric Arc Furnace and Oxygen Plant Areas

About the Client

Sirjan Jahan Steel Complex (SJSC) is one of Iran’s leading steel manufacturers, established to strengthen the country’s steel value chain by leveraging the rich mineral resources and industrial infrastructure of the Golgohar region. Located in one of Iran’s most significant mining and industrial hubs, the company plays a strategic role in the production of high-quality steel products and the sustainable development of the national steel industry. Since commencing operations in 2014 with the commissioning of its Direct Reduction Plant, SJSC has continuously expanded its production capacity through major development projects. Today, the company is recognized as a major producer of direct reduced iron (DRI), steel billets, and rolled steel products, supplying essential materials to a wide range of domestic industries. With integrated production facilities including direct reduction, steelmaking, and rolling mills, SJSC benefits from advanced industrial infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce, and internationally recognized management standards. Backed by Golgohar Mining & Industrial Company, one of Iran’s largest mining enterprises, and supported by its presence in the capital market, the company has established a strong position within Iran’s steel sector. Committed to operational excellence, sustainable development, technological innovation, and industrial safety, Sirjan Jahan Steel Complex continues to modernize its manufacturing processes while enhancing productivity and maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability. Today, the company stands as one of the key contributors to Iran’s steel value chain and regional industrial development.

Virtual Reality-Based Simulation System for
Safety in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and Oxygen Plant Areas

This simulation system is designed to provide practical training for personnel in responding to incidents and high-risk situations. By leveraging Virtual Reality (VR) technology, the system recreates the operational environments of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and Oxygen Plant areas with a high level of realism, enabling trainees to safely experience critical scenarios such as explosions, fires, hazardous material leaks, and operational errors in a controlled virtual environment. Within this immersive environment, users can practice hazard identification, appropriate emergency response procedures, implementation of safety protocols, and incident scene management. By delivering an interactive and realistic training experience, the system helps enhance practical skills, improve decision-making speed, and strengthen the safety culture among personnel working in critical plant areas.

Scenarios & Simulated Operations
Safety in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and Oxygen Plant Areas

A. Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Area
1.    Ladle Reaction During Furnace Tapping 
2.    Electric Arc Furnace Transformer Explosion 
3.    Molten Metal Breakout from the Launder Shell 
4.    Raw Material Conveyor Belt Fire 
5.    Furnace Explosion Caused by Water Contact with Molten Metal 
6.    Failure to Implement the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedure in the Furnace Electrical Room 
B. Oxygen Plant (Industrial Gas Production Facility)
7.    Cold Box Explosion 
8.    Oxygen Cylinder Explosion in the Filling Area 
9.    Vaporizer Explosion (Liquid Oxygen-to-Gas Converter) 
10.    Explosion Caused by Failure of the Liquid Oxygen Tanker Outlet Valve 

Expected Outcomes

•    Enhance personnel preparedness to responded to incidents and emergency situations in high-risk industrial environments. 
•    Reduce human errors through hands-on training and realistic scenario experience. 
•    Strengthen the safety culture and improve the level of operational safety in steel manufacturing plants.