Continuous Casting Consortium
The Continuous Casting Consortium (CCC) is a cooperative research program between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 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
Explore our active and completed research projects in continuous casting simulation, fluid flow, heat transfer, and solidification modeling.
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Browse hundreds of peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports produced by CCC researchers over three decades.
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Meet the faculty, graduate students, and industry partners who collaborate to advance the science and technology of continuous casting.
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