Continuous Casting Center
The Continuous Casting Center (CCC) is a cooperative research program at the Colorado School of Mines, uniting the university, the steel industry, and the National Science Foundation. Founded in 1991 and directed by Professor Brian G. Thomas, CCC develops comprehensive mathematical models of the continuous casting of steel and related processes to enhance understanding, optimize operations, and solve real-world manufacturing challenges.
Projects
Active and completed research projects on fluid flow, heat transfer, solidification, and defect formation in continuous casting.
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Hundreds of peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports produced by CCC researchers over three decades.
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Faculty, graduate students, and industry partners who collaborate to advance the science and technology of continuous casting.
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