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1984
  1. Thomas, B. G., I. V. Samarasekera, and J. K. Brimacombe, "Comparison of Numerical Modeling Techniques for Complex, Two-Dimensional, Transient Heat Conduction Problems", Metallurgical Transactions, Vol. 15B, No. 2, 1984, pp. 307-318. Click here for a PDF version. (13.3 MB)


  2. Thomas, B. G., I. V. Samarasekera, and J. K. Brimacombe, "Comparison of Numerical Modeling Techniques for Complex Two-Dimensional Transient Heat-Conduction Problems", Modeling of Casting and Welding Processes II, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers Conference Proceedings, Henniker, New Hampshire, July 31-Aug. 5, 1983, J. A. Dantzig and J. T. Berry, Eds., 1984, pp. 3-11.


  3. Thomas, B. G., "Physical Modeling of a Bottom-Fired Soaking Pit", University of British Columbia, report submitted to Stelco, Inc., 1984.
1986
  1. Thomas, B. G., J. K. Brimacombe, and I. V. Samarasekera, "The Formation of Panel Cracks in Steel Ingots, A State of the Art Review, Part I--Hot Ductility of Steel", Transactions of the Iron and Steel Society, Vol. 7, 1986, pp. 7-20. Click here for a PDF version. (20.3 MB)


  2. Thomas, B. G., J. K. Brimacombe, and I. V. Samarasekera, "The Formation of Panel Cracks in Steel Ingots, A State of the Art Review, Part II--Mid-Face and Off-Corner Cracks", Transactions of the Iron and Steel Society, Vol. 7, 1986, pp. 21-29. Click here for a PDF version. (13.7 MB)


  3. Thomas, B. G., I. V. Samarasekera, and J. K. Brimacombe, "Application of Mathematical Heat Flow and Stress Models of Steel Ingot Casting to Investigate Panel Crack Formation", Modeling and Control of Casting and Welding Processes TMS American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers Conference Proceedings, Santa Barbara, CA, Jan. 12-17, S. Kou, R. Mehrabian, Eds., 1986, pp. 479-495.


  4. Thomas, B. G., "Preliminary Investigation of Narrow-Face Mold Taper in Continuous Slab Casting Machines", Univ. of Illinois, report submitted to ARMCO Inc., April 1986.

1987
  1. Thomas, B. G., I. V. Samarasekera, and J. K. Brimacombe, "Mathematical Model of the Thermal Processing of Steel Ingots, Part I: Heat Flow Model", Metallurgical Transactions B, Vol. 18B, No. 1, 1987, pp. 119-130. Click here for a PDF version. (11.3 MB)


  2. Thomas, B. G., I. V. Samarasekera, and J. K. Brimacombe, "Mathematical Model of the Thermal Processing of Steel Ingots, Part II: Stress Model", Metallurgical Transactions B, Vol. 18B, No. 1, 1987, pp. 131-147. Click here for a PDF version. (16.2 MB)


  3. Storkman, W. R., and B. G. Thomas, "Mathematical Modeling of the Continuous Casting of Stainless Steel Slabs to Optimize Mold Taper", Solidification Processing 1987 Conference Proceedings, Ranmoor House, Sheffield, UK, Sept. 21-24, 1987, Institute of Metals, London, 1988, pp. 225-227.


  4. Haegele, G. T., and B. G. Thomas, "Application of Mathematical Models to Investigate Defect Formation during Direct Charging of Continuously Cast Steel", Engineering Foundation Report, presented in Research in Progress session, 29th Mechanical Working and Steel Processing Conference (ISS/AIME), Toronto, Canada, Oct. 21-23, 1987.


  5. Thomas, Brian G., "Cracking of Railroad Wheels", Materials Engineering - Mechanical Behavior Report #136 / UILU-ENG 87-3602, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1987, pp. 1-72, Report to Materials Processing Consortium and Griffon Wheel, Feb. 1987.


  6. Thomas, B. G., L. Mika, and J. Azzi, "Three-Dimensional Heat Flow and Stress Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Report to Inland, Bethlehem, and ARMCO Inc., UIUC, Oct. 1987.

1988
  1. Thomas, B. G., I. V. Samarasekera, and J. K. Brimacombe, "Investigation of Panel Crack Formation in Steel Ingots, Part I: Mathematical Analysis and Midface Panel Cracks", Metallurgical Transactions, Vol. 19B, No. 2, 1988, pp. 277-287. Click here for a PDF version. (12.3 MB)


  2. Thomas, B. G., I. V. Samarasekera, and J. K. Brimacombe, "Investigation of Panel Crack Formation in Steel Ingots, Part II: Off-Corner Panel Cracks", Metallurgical Transactions, Vol. 19B, No. 2, 1988, pp. 289-301. Click here for a PDF version. (17.3 MB)


  3. Kelly, J. E., K. P. Michalek, T. G. O'Connor, B. G. Thomas, and J. A. Dantzig, "Initial Development of Thermal and Stress Fields in Continuously Cast Steel Billets", Metallurgical Transactions, Vol. 19A, No. 10, 1988, pp. 2589-2602. Click here for a PDF version. (13.8 MB)


  4. Mika, L. M., and B. G. Thomas, "Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Inside a Continuous Slab Casting Mold", Modeling and Control of Casting and Welding Processes - IV, Palm Coast, FL, April 17-22, AF Giamei and GJ Abbaschian, eds., The Metallurgical Society, Warrendale, PA, 1988, pp. 459-469.


  5. Thomas, B.G. and W. R. Storkman, "Mathematical Models of Continuous Slab Casting to Optimize Mold Taper", Modeling and Control of Casting and Welding Processes - IV, Palm Coast, FL, April 17-22, 1988, AF Giamei and GJ Abbaschian, eds., The Metallurgical Society, Warrendale, PA, 1988, pp. 287 - 297. Click here for a PDF version. (10 MB)


  6. Thomas, B. G., and L. M. Mika, "Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Inside a Continuous Slab Casting Machine", Second FIDAP Users Conference, Evanston, IL, Oct. 2-4, 1988, Fluid Dynamics International, Inc., 500 Davis Ave., Suite 400, Evanston, IL.


  7. Haegele, G. T., and B. G. Thomas, "Application of Mathematical Models to Investigate Defect Formulation During Hot-Charging of Continuously-Cast Steel Slabs", Final Report to the Engineering Foundation for Grant RI-A-86-4, Sept. 1988.


  8. Haegele, G. T., and B. G. Thomas, "Progress Report on Use of Alliant Computer to Model Defect Formation during the Direct Charging of Continuously Cast Steel Slabs", Report to National Center for Supercomputing Applications, UIUC, April 1988.

1989
  1. Thomas, B. G., "Application of Mathematical Models to the Continuous Slab Casting Mold", Iron and Steelmaker, Vol. 16, No. 12 (December), 1989, pp. 53-66; and in ISS Transactions, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 11, 1990, pp. 143-156; [Rossiter W. Raymond Award, 1991, AIME]. Click here for a PDF version. (20.4 MB)


  2. Thomas, B. G., "Application of Mathematical Models to the Continuous Slab Casting Mold", 72nd Steelmaking Conference Proc., (Chicago, IL), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, April 2-5, Vol. 72, 1989, pp. 423-435.


  3. Najjar, F. M., and B. G. Thomas, "Numerical Aspects of Finite Element Modeling of Turbulent Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Continuous Casting", Third FIDAP Users Conference, Evanston, IL, Fluid Dynamics International, Inc., 1600 Orrington Ave., Suite 400, Evanston, IL, Sept. 25, 1989.


  4. Goettsch, D. D., and B. G. Thomas, "Single Crystal Process Modeler Program", Final Report to PCC Airfoils, Inc., Beachwood, OH, Feb. 1989.


  5. Storkman, W. R., and B. G. Thomas, "Optimization of Mold Taper Design using Mathematical Models of Continuous Steel Slab Casting", Final Report to ARMCO Advanced Materials Corporation, Butler, PA, Jan. 1989.


  6. Thomas, B. G., "Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Inside a Continuous Slab Casting Machine", 118th TMS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 27-March 3, 1989 [unpublished presentation].


  7. Thomas, B. G., and W. R. Storkman, "Mathematical Models of Continuous Slab Casting to Optimize Mold Taper", 72nd Steelmaking Conference (Iron and Steel Society of AIME), Chicago, IL, April 2-5 , 1989 [unpublished presentation].


  8. Goettsch, D. D., and B. G. Thomas, "Modeling the Directional Solidification of Single Crystal Airfoils", 118th TMS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 27-March 3, 1989 [unpublished presentation].

1990
  1. Thomas, B. G., L. M. Mika, and F. M. Najjar, "Simulation of Fluid Flow Inside a Continuous Slab Casting Machine", Metallurgical Transactions B, Vol. 21B, No. 2 (April), 1990, pp. 387-400. Click here for a PDF version. (18.7 MB)


  2. Voller, V. R., C. R. Swaminathan, and B. G. Thomas, "Fixed Grid Techniques for Phase Change Problems: A Review", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 30, No. 4, 1990, pp. 875-898. Click here for a PDF version. (18.3 MB)


  3. Yu, K. O., J. J. Beffel, M. Robinson, D. D. Goettsch, B. G. Thomas, D. Pinella, and R. G. Carlson, "Solidification Modeling of Single-Crystal Investment Castings", AFS Transactions, Vol. 98, 1990, pp. 417-430; [Best Investment Casting Paper, 1990, AFS]. Click here for a PDF version. (19.3 MB)


  4. Thomas, B. G., D.D. Goettsch, K.O. Yu, M.J. Beffel, M. Robinson, D. Pinella and R.G. Carlson: "Modeling the Directional Solidification Process", Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes - V, Davos, Switzerland, M Rappaz, MR Ozgu and KW Mahin, eds., The Metallurgical Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 5, 1990, pp. 603-610. Click here for a PDF version. (5.64 MB)


  5. Thomas, B. G., F.M. Najjar and L.J. Mika, "The Removal of Superheat from Continuous Casting Molds", Proc. F.Weinberg Int. Symposium on Solidification Processing, 29th Canadian Inst. Min. Met. Conf., Aug. 27-29, Hamilton, Ontario, JE Lait and IV Samarasekera, eds., Pergamon Press, Inc., Toronto, 1990, pp. 131-145.


  6. Thomas, B. G., W. R. Storkman, and A. Moitra, "Optimizing Taper in Continuous Slab Casting Molds Using Mathematical Models", Proceedings, 6th International Iron and Steel Congress, Nagoya, Japan, Iron & Steel Inst. Japan, Tokyo, Vol. 3, (Oct.), 1990, pp. 348-355. Click here for a PDF version. (11 MB)


  7. Moitra, A., and B.G. Thomas, "CONCAST - User's Manual", Report to Armco, Inland, and LTV Steel, UIUC, 1990, 32p.


  8. Thomas, B.G., editor, "Three-Dimensional Heat Flow and Stress Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Progress Reports to Armco, Inland, and LTV Steel, UIUC, June 22 and Dec. 19, 1990.


  9. Moitra, A., and B. G. Thomas, "Mold Taper Optimization in Continuous Casting", 73rd Steelmaking Conference, Detroit, MI, March 25, 1990 [unpublished presentation].


  10. Yu, K. O., J. J. Beffel, M. Robinson, D. D. Goettsch, B. G. Thomas, D. Pinella, and R. G. Carlson, "Solidification Modeling of Single-Crystal Investment Castings", 119th TMS Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, Feb. 20, 1990 [unpublished presentation].

1991
  1. Thomas, B. G., and F. M. Najjar, "Finite Element Modelling of Turbulent Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Continuous Casting", Applied Mathematical Modeling, Vol. 15, No. 5 (May), 1991, pp.226-243. Click here for a PDF version. (19.1 MB)


  2. Voller, V.R., M. S. Stachowicz, and B. G. Thomas, eds., "Materials Processing in the Computer Age", Proceedings of the International Symposium on Materials Processing in the Computer Age, Feb. 17-21, 1991, New Orleans, LA, The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 1991, 462 pages.


  3. Thomas, B. G., and B. Ho, "Spread Sheet Model of Continuous Casting", Materials Processing in the Computer Age, edited by V. R. Voller, M. S. Stachowicz, and B. G. Thomas, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Materials Processing in the Computer Age, Feb. 17-21, New Orleans, LA, Feb., 1991, The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 1991, pp. 293-305.


  4. Najjar, F. M., D.E. Hershey, and B.G. Thomas, "Turbulent Flow of Steel Through Submerged Bifurcated Nozzles into Continuous Casting Molds", Fourth FIDAP Users Conference, Evanston, IL, Fluid Dynamics International, Inc., 500 Davis Ave., Suite 400, Evanston, IL, April. 14-16, 1991, pp. 1-55.


  5. Thomas, B. G., "Mathematical Modeling of the Continuous Slab Casting Mold, a State of the Art Review", Proc. 74th Steelmaking Conference, Washington, DC, April, 1991, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 74, 1991, pp. 105-118.


  6. Thomas, B. G., "Mathematical Modeling of the Continuous Slab Casting Mold, a State of the Art Review", Mold Operation for Quality and Productivity, A. Cramb, ed., Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1991, pp. 69-82, (reprinted from Proc. 74th Steelmaking Conference, Washington, DC, April, 1991, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 74, 1991, pp. 105-118)


  7. Thomas, B. G., D. J. Habing, A. Moitra, and J. A. Azzi, "A Finite-Element Model for Thermal Distortion of Continuous Slab Casting Molds", Proceedings of the 1st European Conference on Continuous Casting, Florence, Italy, Sept., 1991, Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia, Vol. 2, 1991, pp. 2.417-2.426.


  8. Thomas, B.G. ed., "Mathematical Models of Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer, and Stress in the Mold Region of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 20, 1991.


1992
  1. Kozlowski, P., B.G. Thomas, J. Azzi, and H. Wang, "Simple Constitutive Equations for Steel at High Temperature", Metallurgical Transactions A, Vol. 23A, No. 3 (March), 1992, pp. 903-918. Click here for a PDF version. (19 MB)


  2. Huang, X., B. G. Thomas, and F. M. Najjar, "Modeling Superheat Removal during Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Metallurgical Transactions B, Vol. 23B, No. 3, (June), 1992, pp. 339-356. Click here for a PDF version. (19.2 MB)


  3. Thomas, B.G., L. M. Mika, and F. M. Najjar, "Simulation of Fluid Flow Inside a Continuous Slab Casting Machine", in Continuous Casting Vol. 6, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 141-154. (reprinted from Metallurgical Transactions B, Vol. 21B, No. 2 (April), 1990, pp. 387-400.) Click here for a PDF version. (18.7 MB)


  4. Moitra, A., B.G. Thomas, and W. Storkman, "Thermo-mechanical model of Steel Shell Behavior in the Continuous Casting Mold", in EPD Congress, J.P. Hager, editor, TMS Annual Meeting, San Diego, March 2-5, 1992, TMS, Warrendale, PA, pp. 547-557, ISBN 0-87339-142-X.Click here for a PDF version. (24.8 MB)


  5. Sussman, R.C., M. Burns, X. Huang, and B.G. Thomas, "Inclusion Particle Behavior in a Continuous Slab Casting Mold", 10th Process Technology Conf. Proc., (Toronto, Ontario, April 5-8, 1992), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1992, pp. 291- 304. Click here for a PDF version. (12.2 MB)


  6. Huang, X., and B.G. Thomas, "Modelling of Steel Grade Transition in Continuous Slab Casting Processes", 50th Electric Furnace Conference Proceedings, Atlanta, GA, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Nov. 10-13, 1992, pp. 485-499. Click here for a PDF version. (12.9 MB)


  7. Matway, R.J., and B.G. Thomas, "Review of the Research in Progress Session at the Spring Conference", Iron and Steelmaker, Vol. 19, No. 6, 1992, p. 40.


  8. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer, and Stress in the Mold Region of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 12, 1992.


  9. Li, G., B.G. Thomas, B. Ho, N. Youssef, "CON1D User Manual", Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, July, 1992.


  10. Li, G., and B.G. Thomas, "Freeze-up Prediction for Single-Roll Strip Casting", Report to ARMCO, Inc., Sept. 23, 1992.



1993
  1. Hershey, D., B.G. Thomas, and F. M. Najjar, "Turbulent Flow through Bifurcated Nozzles", Inter. J. for Numerical Methods in Fluids, Vol. 17, No. 1, 1993, pp. 23-47.Click here for a PDF version. (11.4 MB)


  2. Huang, X., and B.G. Thomas, "Modelling of Steel Grade Transition in Continuous Slab Casting Processes", Metallurgical Transactions B, Vol. 24B, No. 2 (April), 1993, pp. 379-393; [John Chipman Award, 1996, Iron and Steel Society]. Click here for a PDF version. (1.64 MB)


  3. Sussman, R.C., M. Burns, X. Huang, and B.G. Thomas, "Inclusion Particle Behavior in a Continuous Slab Casting Mold", Iron and Steelmaker, Vol. 20, No. 2, 1993, pp. 14-16.


  4. Thomas, B.G., "Stress Analysis of Casting Processes: An Overview", Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes - VI, Palm Coast, Florida, T. Piwonka and V. Voller, eds., The Metallurgical Society AIME, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 6, 1993, pp. 519-534.


  5. Thomas, B.G., and X. Huang, "Effect of Argon Gas on Fluid Flow in a Continuous Slab Casting Mold", 76th Steelmaking Conference, Dallas, TX, March 28-31, 1993, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 76, 1993, pp. 273-289. Click here for a more recent PDF version. (272KB)


  6. Moitra, A., and B.G. Thomas, "Application of a Thermo-Mechanical Finite Element Model of Steel Shell Behavior in the Continuous Slab Casting Mold", 76th Steelmaking Conference, Dallas, TX, March 28-31, 1993, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 76, 1993, pp.657-667.


  7. Thomas, B.G., "Mathematical Modelling of Steel Continuous Casting Processes", 19th Annual NSF Grantees Conference on Design and Manufacturing Systems Research, Charlotte, NC, SME, Jan. 6-8, 1993, pp. 337-345.


  8. Li, G. and B.G. Thomas, "Transient Thermal Model of the Continuous Single-Wheel Thin-Strip Casting Process", Report to ARMCO, Inc., Aug. 10, 1993.


  9. Li, G., and B.G. Thomas, "STRIP1D User Manual", Report to ARMCO, Inc., Aug. 10, 1993.


  10. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 18, 1993.

1994
  1. Dantzig, J.A., and B.G. Thomas, "Continuous Casting: Modeling", The Encyclopedia of Advanced Materials, (Bloor, Brook, Flemings, and Mahajan, eds.) Pergamon Elsevier Science Ltd., Tarrytown, NY, Vol. 1, 1994, pp. 487-495.


  2. Thomas, B.G., X. Huang, and R. C. Sussman, "Simulation of Argon Gas Flow Effects in a Continuous Slab Caster", Metallurgical Transactions B, Vol. 25B, No. 4, (August), 1994, pp. 527-547. Click here for a PDF version. (272 KB)


  3. Ridolfi, M.R., B.G. Thomas, G. Li, U. Della Foglia, "The Optimization of Mold Taper for the Ilva-Dalmine Round Bloom Caster", La Revue de Metallurgie - CIT, Vol. 91, No. 4, (Avril), 1994, pp. 609-620, (originally presented at ATS Steelmaking Days, Paris, France, Dec. 15, 1993, Association Technique de la Siderurgie Francaise, 19, Le Parvis, Cedex 35, Paris La Defense, 1993) Click here for a PDF version. (163 KB)


  4. Jenkins, M.S., B.G. Thomas, W.C. Chen, and R.B. Mahapatra, "Investigation of Strand Surface Defects using Mold Instrumentation and Modelling", 77th Steelmaking Conference, Chicago, IL, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1994, pp. 337-345.


  5. Thomas, B.G. "An Overview of Stress Modeling in Casting Processes", BHP / Comalco Workshop on Modelling of Casting and Solidification Processes, Melbourne, Australia, March 10, 1994, pp. 1-2. Click here for a more recent PDF version. (270 KB)


  6. Lawson, G.D., S.C. Sander, W.H. Emling, A. Moitra, and B.G. Thomas, "Prevention of Shell Thinning Breakouts Associated with Widening Width Changes", 77th Steelmaking Conference, Chicago, IL, 1994, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1994, pp. 329-336.


  7. Thomas, B.G. and H. Zhu, "Evaluation of Finite Element Methods for Simulation of Stresses During Solidification", World Conference on Computational Mechanics III, Chiba, Japan, August 2-5, Vol. 2, No. N13-4, 1994, pp. 1764-1765.


  8. Watson, J.W., X. Huang, and B.G. Thomas, "A Steel Composition Model for Continuous Slab Casting during a Grade Transition", Process Technology Division Iron and Steel Society, 52nd Electric Furnace Conference, Nashville, TN, October, 1994.


  9. Thomas, B. G., "Mathematical Modeling of Steel Continuous Casting Processes," 1994 National Science Foundation Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference, MIT, Cambridge, MA, Jan. 5-7, 1994, 2p.


  10. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 18, 1994.


  11. Li, G., and B. G. Thomas, "CON1D V. 3.0 User Manual," Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, Sept. 27, 1994.


  12. Thomas, B.G., "Considerations in Mold Powder Property Measurement", Report to AISI Metallurgical SubCommittee on Strand Casting, Feb. 8, 1994.

1995
  1. Thomas, B.G., "Issues in Thermal-Mechanical Modeling of Casting Processes", J. Iron and Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ) International, Vol. 35, No. 6, 1995, pp.737-743. Click here for a PDF version. (270 KB)


  2. Najjar, F.M., B.G. Thomas, and D. Hershey, "Numerical Study of Steady Turbulent Flow through Bifurcated Nozzles in Continuous Casting", Metallurgical Transactions B., Vol. 26B, No. 4, 1995, pp. 749-765; [Extraction and Processing Technology Award, 1998, TMS]. Click here for a PDF version. (133 KB)

  3. Watson, J.W., X. Huang, and B.G. Thomas, "A Steel Composition Model for Continuous Slab Casting during a Grade Transition", Iron and Steelmaker, Vol. 22, No. 3 (March), 1995, pp. 61-65. Click here for a more recent PDF version. (2.91 MB)


  4. Watson, J.W., X. Huang, and B.G. Thomas, "Casting Dissimilar Steel Grades", Steel Technology International, Peter H. Scholes, Ed., Sterling Publications Limited, London, UK, Vol. 1995/96, 1995, pp. 165-170. Click here for a more recent PDF version. (2.91 MB)


  5. Thomas, B.G., A. Moitra, and R. McDavid, "Simulation of Longitudinal Off-Corner Depressions in Continuously Cast Steel Slabs", 13th Process Technology Conference Proceedings, Nashville, TN, April 2-5, 1995, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1995, pp. 143-156. Click here for a more recent PDF version. (3.28 MB)


  6. Rackers, K., and B.G. Thomas, "Clogging in Continuous Casting Tundish Nozzles", 78th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, Nashville, TN, April 2, 1995, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 78, 1995, pp. 723-734. Click here for a PDF version. (469 KB)


  7. Thomas, B.G., "Comments on the Industrial Application of Process Models", Materials Processing in the Computer Age II, edited by V. R. Voller et. al., Proceedings of the International Symposium on Materials Processing in the Computer Age II, Feb. 17-21, Las Vegas, NV, Feb., 1995, The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 1995, pp. 3-19.


  8. Li, G. and B.G. Thomas, "Transient Thermal Model of the Continuous Single-Wheel Thin-Strip Casting Process", Proc. Int. Symp on Near-Net-Shape Casting in the Minimills, Vancouver, Canada, August 19-23, 1995, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum, Montreal, Canada, 1995, pp. 373-387.


  9. Thomas, B.G., A. Moitra, and H. Zhu, "Coupled thermo-mechanical model of solidifying steel shell applied to depression defects in continuous-cast slabs", Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes VII, London, England, September 10-15, 1995, pp. 241-248.


  10. Li, G. and B.G. Thomas, "Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of the First Wall in Fusion Reactors",16th IEEE / NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, Sept. 30-Oct. 5, 1995, UIUC, Champaign, IL, pp. 406-409.


  11. Stubbins, J.F., P. Kurath, D. Drockelman, G.D. Morgan, J. McAfee, G. Li, and B.G. Thomas, "Analysis of Copper Alloy to Stainless Steel Bonded Panels for ITER First Wall Applications",16th IEEE / NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, Sept. 30-Oct. 5, 1995, UIUC, Champaign, IL, pp. 174-177.


  12. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 17, 1995.


  13. Thomas, B.G., B. Ho, and G. Li, "Heat Flow Model of the Continuous Slab Casting Mold, Interface, and Shell", Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, April 2, 1995.


  14. Thomas, B.G., B. Ho, G. Li, "CON1D V. 3.1 User Manual," Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, Jan. 14, 1995.


  15. Stubbins, J.F., D.C. Drockelman, P. Kurath, K.D. Leedy, G. Li, J.L. McAfee, G.D. Morgan, K.T. Slattery, B.G. Thomas, and G.W. Wille, "Cu-Alloys to SS Joining Techniques Assessment, Development and Recommendation, Joint Mechanical Testing, Fracture Mechanics and Cyclic Fatigue Tests of Cu/SS and Cu/Be Welds", ITER Report, US/95/IV-BL-20, December, 1995.

1996
  1. Thomas, B.G. and B. Ho, "Spread Sheet Model of Continuous Casting", J. of Engineering for Industry, ASME, New York, NY, Vol. 118, No. 1, 1996, pp. 37-44. Click here for a PDF version. (1.78 MB)


  2. Thomas, B.G., A. Moitra, and R. McDavid, "Simulation of Longitudinal Off-Corner Depressions in Continuously Cast Steel Slabs", Iron and Steelmaker (ISS Transactions), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 23, No. 4, (April), 1996, pp. 57-70. Click here for a PDF version. (3.28 MB)


  3. Li, G. and B.G. Thomas, "Transient Thermal Model of the Continuous Single-Wheel Thin-Strip Casting Process", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 27B, No. 3 (June), 1996, pp. 509-525. Click here for a PDF version. (759 KB)


  4. Huang, X., and B.G. Thomas, "Intermixing Model of Continuous Casting During a Grade Transition", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 27B, No. 4 (August), 1996, pp. 617-632; [Robert W. Hunt Silver Medal, 1998, Iron and Steel Society]. Click here for a PDF version. (2.91 MB)


  5. McDavid, R., and B.G. Thomas, "Flow and Thermal Behavior of the Top Surface Flux Powder Layers in Continuous Casting Molds", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 27B, No. 4 (August), 1996, pp. 672-685; [Marcus A. Grossmann Award, 1997, ASM International, and Extraction and Processing Technology Award, 1998, TMS]. Click here for a PDF version. (2.35 MB)


  6. El-Bealy, M., and B.G. Thomas, "Prediction of Dendrite Arm Spacing for Low Alloy Steel Casting", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Communications, Vol. 27B, No. 4, 1996, pp. 689-693.


  7. Thomas, B.G., and H. Zhu, "Thermal Distortion of Solidifying Shell in Continuous Casting of Steel", Proceedings of the International Symposia on Advanced Materials and Technology for the 21st Century, JIM / TMS, Honolulu, Hawaii, Dec. 13-15, 1995, published in Solidification Science and Processing, I. Ohnaka and D.M. Stefanescu, eds., TMS, Warrendale, PA, 1996, pp. 197-208. Click Here for a PDF version. (107 KB)


  8. Thomas, B.G., "Modeling Study of Intermixing in Tundish and Strand during a Continuous Casting Grade Transition", 79th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA, March 24, 1996, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 79, 1996, pp. 519-531. Click here for more recent PDF version. (1.95 MB)


  9. Thomas, B.G., "Modeling of Fluid Flow in the Mold of a Continuous Caster", U.S. - Japan Joint Seminar on Steelmaking Technology, Kimitsu - Chiba, Japan, April 26-27, 1996, pp. 49-54.


  10. Huang, X., and B.G. Thomas, "Modeling of Transient Flow Phenomena in Continuous Casting of Steel", 35th Annual Conf. of Metallurgists, Canadian Inst. Met., Montreal, Canada, Aug. 25-29, 1996, pp. 129-145. Click here for a more recent PDF version. (702 KB)


  11. El-Bealy, M. and B.G. Thomas, "Modelling of Solidification Behavior and Interdendritic Strain for Carbon Steel Casting Processes", 54th Electric Furnace Conference Proceedings, Dallas, TX, Dec. 9-11, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1996, pp. 565-576.


  12. Mareno, J., and B.G. Thomas, "Modeling of Tundish Nozzle Preheating", Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 20, 1996.


  13. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 22, 1996.


  14. Li, G. and B.G. Thomas, “Analysis of Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Continuous Casting Molds”, 54th Electric Furnace Conference, Dallas, TX, Dec. 9-11, 1996 [unpublished presentation].

1997
  1. Thomas, B.G., and J.K. Brimacombe, "Process Modeling", Chapter 8 in Advanced Physical Chemistry in Process Metallurgy, N. Sano, W. Lu, P. Riboud, eds., Academic Press, London, UK, 1997, pp. 253-279. Click here for a PDF version. (82 KB)


  2. Miki, Y., B.G. Thomas, A. Dennisov, and Y. Shimada, "Model of Inclusion Removal During RH Degassing of Steel", Iron and Steelmaker, Vol. 24, No. 8, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp. 31-38. Click here for a PDF version. (296 KB)


  3. Thomas, B.G., "Modeling Study of Intermixing in Tundish and Strand during a Continuous Casting Grade Transition", Iron and Steelmaker (ISS Transactions), Vol. 24, No. 12, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp.83-96, [Robert W. Hunt Silver Medal, 1999, Iron and Steel Society]. Click here for a PDF version. (1.95 MB)


  4. Thomas, B.G., D. Lui and B. Ho, "Effect of Transverse Depressions and Oscillation Marks on Heat Transfer in the Continuous Casting Mold" (TMS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, Feb. 9-13, 1997), in Sensors and Modeling in Materials Processing: Techniques and Applications, S. Viswanathan, R.G. Reddy and J.C. Malas eds., TMS, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp. 117-142. Click here for a PDF version. (663 KB)


  5. Miki, Y., B.G. Thomas, A. Dennisov, and Y. Shimada, "Model of Inclusion Removal During RH Degassing of Steel", 80th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Chicago, IL, April 13-16, 1997), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp. 37-45; [Frank B. McKune Award, 1997, Iron and Steel Society]. Click here for a PDF version. (295 KB)


  6. Thomas, B.G., G. Li, A. Moitra and D. Habing, "Analysis of Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Copper Molds during Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", 80th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Chicago, IL, April 13-16, 1997), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp. 183-201; [Steelmaking Conference Award, 1997, ISS and Charles H. Herty, Jr. Award, 1998, Iron and Steel Society]. Click here for a PDF version. (1.00 MB)


  7. Thomas, B.G., A. Dennisov, and H. Bai, "Behavior of Argon Bubbles during Continuous Casting of Steel", 80th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Chicago, IL, April 13-16, 1997), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp. 375-384.Click here for a PDF version. (632 KB)


  8. Jenkins, M., and B.G. Thomas, "An Investigation of Some Mould Powder Related Start-up Problems," 80th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Chicago, IL, April 13-16, 1997), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp. 285-293. Click here for a PDF version. (605 KB)

  9. Samarasekera, I.V., B.G. Thomas, and J.K. Brimacombe, "The Frontiers of Continuous Casting and Mathematical Modelling", Julian Szekely Memorial Symposium on Materials Processing, M.I.T., Boston, MA, Oct 5-8, 1997, pp. 275-297.


  10. Thomas, B.G., and J.T. Parkman, "Simulation of Thermal Mechanical Behavior during Initial Solidification", T. Chandra (Ed.), Thermec 97 Internat. Conf. on Thermomechanical Processing of Steel and Other Materials, (Wollongong, Australia, July 7-11, 1997), TMS, Warrendale, PA, Vol. II, 1997, pp. 2279-2285. Click here for a PDF version. (280 KB)


  11. Ridolfi, M.R., B.G. Thomas, G. Li, and U. Della Foglia, "The Optimization of mold taper for the Iva-Dalmine round bloom caster", in Continuous Casting Vol. 9, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp. 259-269. (reprinted from ATS Steelmaking Conference, Paris, France, Dec. 15-16, 1993, Session 7.) Click here for a PDF version. (163 KB)


  12. Thomas, B.G., A. Moitra, and R. McDavid, "Simulation of Longitudinal Off-Corner Depressions in Continuously Cast Steel Slabs", in Continuous Casting Vol. 9, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1997, pp. 337-350. (reprinted from Iron and Steelmaker, (ISS Transactions), Vol. 23, No. 4, 1996, pp. 57-70.) Click here for a PDF version. (3.28 MB)


  13. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 21, 1997.

1998
  1. Thomas, B.G., and C. Beckermann, eds., "Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes VIII", (Proceedings of the International Conference held in San Diego, CA, June 7-12, 1998), The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 1998. 1267 pages.Click here to see the Table of Contents. (39 KB)


  2. Huang, X., and B.G. Thomas, "Modeling of Transient Flow Phenomena in Continuous Casting of Steel", Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 3-4, 1998, pp. 197-212. Click here for a PDF version. (702 KB)


  3. Thomas, B.G., G. Li, A. Moitra and D. Habing, "Analysis of Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Copper Molds during Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Iron and Steelmaker (ISS Transactions), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 25, No. 10, 1998, pp. 125-143. Click here for a PDF version. (1.00 MB)


  4. Thomas, B.G., and J.T. Parkman, "Simulation of Thermal Distortion of a Steel Droplet Solidifying on a Copper Chill", in "Solidification and Deposition of Molten Metal Droplets", (TMS Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Feb. 15-19, 1998), in Solidification 98, S. Marsh, J. Dantzig, R. Trivedi, W. Hofmeister, M. Chu, E. Lavernia, J. Chun, (eds.), The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, Warrendale, PA, 1998, pp. 509-520. Click here for a PDF version. (203 KB)


  5. Thomas, B.G., R.J. O'Malley, and D.T. Stone, "Measurement of temperature, solidification, and microstructure in a continuous cast thin slab", Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes VIII, B.G. Thomas and C. Beckermann, eds., (San Diego, CA, June 7-12, 1998), TMS, Warrendale, PA, 1998, pp. 1185-1199; [Best Experimental Paper Award, 1998, MCWASP VIII]. Click here for a PDF version. (1.65 MB)


  6. Würker, L.C., M. Fackelday, P.R. Sahm, and B.G. Thomas, "Thermal Stress and Crack Prediction of Investment Casts Alloys", Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes VIII, B.G. Thomas and C. Beckermann, eds., (San Diego, CA, June 7-12, 1998), TMS, Warrendale, PA, 1998, pp. 795-802. Click here for a PDF version. (271 KB)


  7. Thomas, B.G., B. Ho, and G. Li, "Heat Flow Model of the Continuous Slab Casting Mold, Interface, and Shell", Alex McLean Symposium Proceedings, (Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, July 12-14), Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 1998, pp.177-193.


  8. Miki, Y. and B.G. Thomas, "Mathematical Modeling of Inclusion Separation in Tundish", CAMP-Iron and Steel Inst. of Japan, Vol. 11, No. 4, Tokyo, Japan, 1998, pp. 870, (in Japanese).


  9. Bai, H. and B.G. Thomas, "Two-Phase Fluid Flow in Continuous Casting Nozzles", Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, March 16, 1998.


  10. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, UIUC, August 21, 1998.


  11. Creech, D. and B.G. Thomas, "3-D Turbulent Multiphase Modeling of Molten Steel Flow and Heat Transfer in a Continuous Slab Caster", CFX User Meeting, Wilmington, DE, Oct. 1, 1998. Click here for a PDF version. (221 KB)

1999
  1. Miki, Y, and B.G. Thomas, "Modeling of Inclusion Removal in a Tundish", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 1999, Vol. 30B No. 4, pp. 639-654. Click here for a PDF version. (944 KB)


  2. Stone, D., and B.G. Thomas, "Measurement and Modeling of Heat Transfer Across Interfacial Mold Flux Layers", Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 1999, vol. 38, No. 5, pp. 363-375; (originally presented at CIM Conference, Calgary, AL, August 17-19, 1998), [Best Paper Award, 2000, Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy]. Click here for a PDF version. (1.14 MB)


  3. Thomas, B.G. and S.P. Vanka; "Study of Transient Flow Structures in the Continuous Casting of Steel", Proceedings of the 1999 NSF Design & Manufacturing Grantees Conference, Long Beach, CA, Jan. 5-8, 1999. Click here for a PDF version. (198 KB)


  4. Thomas, B.G., "University - Steel Industry Interaction", R&D in the Steel Industry, 40th Congreso Latinoamericano de Siderurgia (ILAFA 40 Congress Proceedings), Buenos Aires, September 12-15, 1999, Inst. Argentino de Siderurgia, 1999, pp. 65-67, (in Spanish). Click here for a PDF version (English Translation). (18.8 KB)


  5. Thomas, B.G., H. Bai, S. Sivaramakrishnan, and S. P. Vanka, "Detailed Simulation of Flow in Continuous Casting of Steel Using K-e, LES, and PIV", International Symposium on Cutting Edge of Computer Simulation of Solidification and Processes, Osaka, Japan, Nov. 14-16, 1999, pp. 113-128. Click here for a PDF version. (853 KB)


  6. Miki, Y, and B.G. Thomas, "Model of Inclusion Removal during RH Degassing of Steel", Iron and Steel Institute of Japan, Final Report of Ultra Clean Steel Research Group, (meeting held in Sendai, Japan, Feb., 1998) Vol. III-3, No. 9511, 1999, pp. 241-253 (in Japanese).


  7. Vanka, S.P., and Thomas, B.G., "Large Eddy Simulation of turbulent flow in continuous casting of steel", Continuous Casting Consortium Report, 1999, also presented at ASME annual meeting, Nashville, November 19, 1999.


  8. Sivaramakrishnan, S., B.G. Thomas, and S.P. Vanka, "Investigation of Transient Turbulent Flow in a Water Model using LES Calculations and PIV Experiments", Continuous Casting Consortium Report, University of Illinois, August 5, 1999.


  9. Subramanian, S., B.G. Thomas, and S.P. Vanka, "Heat Transfer From an Impinging Steel Jet Using LES Models", Continuous Casting Consortium Report, University of Illinois, August 19, 1999.


  10. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, August 19, 1999.

2000
  1. Li, G., B.G. Thomas, and J. Stubbins, " Modeling Creep and Fatigue of Copper Alloys", Metallurgical and Materials Transaction A, 2000, Vol. 31A, No. 10, pp. 2491 - 2502.Click here for a PDF version. (391 KB)


  2. Thomas, B.G. and S.P. Vanka; "Study of Transient Flow Structures in the Continuous Casting of Steel", Proceedings of the 2000 NSF Design & Manufacturing Grantees Conference, Vancouver, Canada, Jan. 3-6 2000, NSF, Washington, D.C.,14p. Click here for a PDF version. (654 KB)


  3. Sivaramakrishnan, S., B.G. Thomas, and S.P. Vanka, "Large Eddy Simulation of Turbulent Flow in Continuous Casting of Steel", Materials Processing in the Computer Age III, V. Voller and H. Henein, eds., TMS Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, March 12-16, 2000, pp. 189-198. Click here for a PDF version. (426 KB)


  4. Bai, H. and B.G. Thomas, "Two Phase Flow in Tundish Nozzles During Continuous Casting of Steel", Materials Processing in the Computer Age III, V. Voller and H. Henein, eds., TMS Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, March 12-16, 2000, pp. 85-99. Click here for a PDF version. (932 KB)


  5. Sivaramakrishnan, S., H. Bai, B.G. Thomas, S.P. Vanka, P. Dauby and M. Assar, "Transient Flow Structures in Continuous Cast Steel", 59th Ironmaking Conference Proceedings, (Pittsburgh, PA, March 26-29, 2000), Vol. 59, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 2000, pp. 541-557. Click here for a PDF version. (2.21 MB)


  6. Bai, H. and B.G. Thomas, "Effect of Clogging, Argon Injection and Casting Conditions on Flow Rate and Air Aspiration in Submerged Entry Nozzles", 83rd Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Pittsburgh, PA, March 26-29, 2000), Vol. 83, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 2000, 183-197. Click here for a PDF version. (1.41 MB)


  7. Park, Joong-Kil, I.V. Samarasekera, B.G. Thomas, and U-Sok Yoon, "Analysis of Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Copper Mould During Thin Slab Casting", 83rd Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Pittsburgh, PA, March 26-29, 2000), Vol. 83, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 2000, pp. 9-21. Click here for a PDF version. (129 KB)


  8. Thomas, B.G., R. O'Malley, T. Shi, Y. Meng, D. Creech, and D. Stone, "Validation of Fluid Flow and Solidification Simulation of a Continuous Thin Slab Caster", Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes - IX, Aachen, Germany, August 20-25, 2000, P. Sahm, ed., Shaker Verlag GmbH, Aachen, Germany, 2000, pp. 769-776.Click here for a PDF version. (2.98 MB)


  9. Thomas, B.G., "The Importance of Numerical Simulations for Further Improvements of the Continuous Casting Process", The 8th International Continuous Casting Conference, Voest Alpine I., Linz, Austria, June 5 - 7, 2000, pp. 7.1-7.11. Click here for a PDF version. (895 KB)


  10. Li, C. and B.G. Thomas, "Analysis of the Potential Productivity of Continuous Cast Molds", The Brimacombe Memorial Symposium, (Vancouver, Canada, October 1-4), G. Irons & A. Cramb, eds., Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum, Montreal, Canada, 2000, pp. 595-611. Click here for a PDF version. (381 KB)


  11. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, September 25, 2000.


  12. Thomas, B.G., "Metals Processing", Chapter 14 in Structure, Processing, and Properties of Engineering Materials, J. Adams, editor, Addison Wesley, in press. Click here for a PDF version. (2.13 MB)


  13. Li, C. and B.G. Thomas, "Application of Solidification - Stress Model to Predict Critical Shell Thickness for Breakouts During Continuous Casting of Steel", Deformation and Stress During Solidification Symposium, TMS Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, March 12-16, 2000 [unpublished presentation].

2001
  1. Thomas, B.G., "Continuous Casting of Steel", Chapter 15 in Modeling for Casting and Solidification Processing, O. Yu, editor, Marcel Dekker, New York, NY, 2001, pp. 499-540. Click here for a PDF version. (2.41 MB)


  2. Thomas, B.G., "Continuous Casting", The Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, K.H. J. Buschow, R. Cahn, M. Flemings, B. Ilschner, E. J. Kramer, S. Mahajan, (D. Apelian, subject ed.) Elsevier Science Ltd., Oxford, UK, Vol. 2, 2001, pp. 1595-1599; and online at Continuous Casting (free registration required) or Click here for a PDF version. (95.2 KB)


  3. Thomas, B.G., "Continuous Casting: Complex Models", The Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, K.H. J. Buschow, R. Cahn, M. Flemings, B. Ilschner, E. J. Kramer, S. Mahajan, eds., (J. Dantzig, subject ed.) Elsevier Science Ltd., Oxford, UK, Vol. 2, 2001, pp. 1599-1609, and online at Continuous Casting: Complex Models (free registration required) or Click here for a PDF version. (895 KB)


  4. Bai. H., and B.G. Thomas, "Turbulent Flow of Liquid Steel and Argon Bubbles in Slide-Gate Tundish Nozzles, Part I, Model Development and Validation", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2001, Vol. 32B, No. 2, pp. 253-267. Click here for a PDF version. (1.26 MB)


  5. Bai. H., and B.G. Thomas, "Turbulent Flow of Liquid Steel and Argon Bubbles in Slide-Gate Tundish Nozzles, Part II, Effect of Operation Conditions and Nozzle Design", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2001, Vol. 32B, No. 2, pp. 269-284. Click here for a PDF version. (1.94 MB)


  6. Won, Young-Mok and B.G. Thomas, "Simple Model of Microsegregation During Solidification of Steels", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2001, Vol. 32A, No. 7, (July) pp. 1755-1767. Click here for a PDF version. (449 KB)


  7. Bai, H., and B.G. Thomas, "Effects of Clogging, Argon Injection and Continuous Casting Conditions on Flow and Air Aspiration in Submerged Entry Nozzles", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 32B, No. 4, (August), 2001, pp. 707-722. Click here for a PDF version. (0.99 MB)


  8. Thomas, B. G., Q. Yuan, S. Sivaramakrishnan, T. Shi, S. P. Vanka, and M. B. Assar, "Comparison of Four Methods to Evaluate Fluid Velocities in a Continuous Slab Casting Mold", ISIJ International, 2001, Vol. 41, No. 10, pp. 1266-1276. Click here for a PDF version. (776 KB)


  9. Thomas, B. G. and L. Zhang, "Review: Mathematical Modeling of Fluid Flow in Continuous Casting of Steel", ISIJ International, 2001, Vol. 41, No. 10, pp. 1181-1193. Click here for a PDF version. (1.33 MB)


  10. Bai. H., and B.G. Thomas, "Bubble Formation During Horizontal Gas Injection into Downward Flowing Liquid", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 32B, No. 6, 2001, pp. 1143-1159. Click here for a PDF version. (784 KB)


  11. Vanka, S.P., and B.G. Thomas; "Study of Transient Flow Structures in the Continuous Casting of Steel", Proceedings of the 2001 NSF Design & Manufacturing Grantees Conference, Tampa, Florida, Jan. 7-10 2001, NSF, Washington, D.C.,14p. Click here for a PDF version. (497 KB)


  12. Q. Yuan, T. Shi, Thomas, B. G., and S. P. Vanka, "Simulation of Fluid Flow in the Continuous Casting of Steel", Proceedings: Computational Modeling of Materials, Minerals and Metals Processing, Cross, Bailey, Evans, eds., (Conference held in Seattle, WA, Feb. 18-20,2002), TMS (The Materials, Minerals, and Metals Society, Warrendale, PA), 2001, pp. 491-500. Click here for a PDF version. (2.70 MB)


  13. Thomas, B.G., and H. Bai, "Tundish Nozzle Clogging - Application of Computational Models", 84th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (18th PTD Conf., Baltimore, MD, March 25-28, 2001), Vol. 84, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 2001, pp. 895-912. Click here for a PDF version. (1.51 MB)


  14. Yuan, Q, S.P. Vanka, and Thomas, B. G., "Large Eddy Simulations of Turbulent Flow and Inclusion Transport in Continuous Casting of Steel", Proceedings of 2nd International Symposium on Turbulent and Shear Flow Phenomena, Vol. 2, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden, June 27 - 29, 2001, pp. 519-524. Click here for a PDF version. (1.69 MB)


  15. Bernhard, C., B.G. Thomas, G. Xia, and C. Chimani, “Simulation of Solidification and Microstructure in Continuous Casting”, Berg- und Huettenmaennische Monatshefte, V. 146, Jg. Heft. 9, 2001, pp. 376-385.


  16. Thomas, B.G., "Modeling of the Continuous Casting of Steel: Past, Present and Future", 59th Electric Furnace Conference Proceedings, 2001, (Nov. 11-14, 2001, Pheonix, AZ), ISS, Warrendale, PA, pp. 3-30. [Dr. J. Keith Brimacombe Lecture, 2001, Iron and Steel Society] Click here for a PDF version. (2.15 MB)


  17. Thomas, B.G., M. Langeneckert, G. DiGresia, and M. Dziuba, "Optimization of Narrow-Face Water Slot Design for the Siderar Slab Casting Mold", Instituto Argentino de Siderurgia, San Nicolas, Argentina, Report ACE 01 051/E, June 19, 2001, pp. 1-12.


  18. Shi, T. and B. G. Thomas, "Argon Injection Optimization in Continuous Slab Casting", Continuous Casting Consortium Report No. 200101, Sept., 2001.


  19. Thomas, B.G., and T. Morthland, "3-D Heat Transfer Analysis of Columbus Slab Casting Mold," Research Report to Columbus Steel, Aug. 15, 2001, 42p.


  20. Li, C, Roplekar, JK, Huff, RK, Thomas, B.G. and Feller, RJ, "Development of a Hot Tear Prediction Module in ABAQUS", Caterpillar Report, 2001.


  21. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, October 18, 2001.

2002
  1. Park, Joong-Kil, Thomas, B.G., Samarasekera, I.V., and Yoon, U.S., “Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Copper Moulds During Thin Slab Casting (I): Plant Trial and Mathematical Modelling", Metall. Mater. Trans. B, Vol. 33B, June, 2002, pp. 425-436. Click here for a PDF version. (1.61 MB)


  2. Park, Joong-Kil, Thomas, B.G., Samarasekera, I.V., and Yoon, U.S., "Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Copper Moulds During Thin Slab Casting (II): Mould Crack Formation", Metall. Mater. Trans. B, Vol. 33B, June, 2002, pp. 437-449. Click here for a PDF version. (5.00 MB)


  3. Park, Joong-kil, B.G. Thomas, and I.V. Samarasekera, "Analysis of Thermo-Mechanical Behavior in Billet Casting with Different Mold Corner Radii", Ironmaking and Steelmaking, Vol. 29, No. 5, 2002, pp. 359-375. Click here for a PDF version. (1.02 MB)


  4. Thomas, B.G.; "Modeling of the Continuous Casting of Steel: Past, Present and Future", Metall. Mater. Trans. B, Vol. 33B, Dec., 2002, pp. 795-812; (Dr. J. Keith Brimacombe Lecture, 2001, Iron and Steel Society; reprinted from 59th Electric Furnace Conference Proceedings, Nov. 11-14, 2001, Pheonix, AZ, ISS, Warrendale, PA, pp. 3-30). Click here for a PDF version. (2.10 MB)


  5. Thomas, B.G., "Casting Process Simulation and Visualization: A JOM-e Perspective", Journal of Metals, Vol. 54, No. 1, Jan., 2002, pp. 20-21; and also in (Availble Online)


  6. B. G. Thomas, Q. Yuan, S. Sivaramakrishnan, and S.P. Vanka, "Transient fluid flow in the continuous steel-slab casting mold", JOM-e, (Journal of Metals electronic edition), (Availalbe Online)


  7. Thomas, B.G., and S.P. Vanka; "Flow Dynamics and Inclusion Transport in Continuous Casting of Steel", Proceedings of the 2002 NSF Design, Service, Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Research Conf., San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 7-10 2002, NSF, Washington, D.C., 22p. Click here for a PDF version. (1.04 MB)


  8. Li, C. and Thomas, B.G., "Maximum Casting Speed for Continuous Cast Steel Billets Based on Sub-Mold Bulging Computation", 85th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (March 10-13, 2002, Nashville, TN), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2002, pp. 109-130. Click here for a PDF version. (5.77 MB)


  9. Zhang, L., W. Pluschkell, and B.G. Thomas; "Nucleation and Growth of Alumina Inclusions During Steel Deoxidation", 85th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (March 10-13, 2002, Nashville, TN), ISS-AIME Warrendale, PA, 2002, pp. 463-476. Click here for a PDF version. (204 KB)


  10. Zhang, L., B.G. Thomas, X. Wang, and K. Cai "Evaluation And Control Of Steel Cleanliness - A Review", 85th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (March 10-13, 2002, Nashville, TN), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2002 pp. 431-452. Click here for a PDF version. (280 KB)


  11. Yoon, U.-S., J.-K. Park, B.G. Thomas, and I.V. Samarasekera, "Mold Crack Formation of the Funnel Shaped Mold During Thin Slab Casting", 85th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (March 10-13, 2002, Nashville, TN), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2002, pp. 245-257. Click here for a PDF version. (1.24 MB)


  12. Thomas, B.G., M. Langeneckert, L. Castellá, M. Dziuba, G. Di Gresia, and W. Balante, "Optimization of Narrow-Face Water Slot Design for the Siderar Slab Casting Mold", 85th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (March 10-13, 2002, Nashville, TN), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2002, pp. 87-95; (reprinted in 33º Seminário de Fusão, refino e Solidificação dos Metais, Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais, Brazil, de 06 a 08 de maio de 2002, em Santos - S.P.) Click here for a PDF version. (446 KB)


  13. Zhang, L., and B.G. Thomas, "Alumina Inclusion Behavior During Steel Deoxidation", 7th European Electric Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2, (May 26-29, 2002, Venice, Italy), Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia, Milano, Italy, 2002, pp. 2.77-2.86. Click here for a PDF version. (237 KB)


  14. Park, J-K, Li, C., Thomas, B.G., and Samarasekera, I.V., "Analysis of Thermo-Mechanical Behavior in Billet Casting", 60th Electric Furnace Conference, (San Antonio, TX, Nov. 10-12), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2002, pp. 669-685. Click here for a PDF version. (791 KB)


  15. Li, Chunsheng, and Thomas, B.G., "Thermo-Mechanical Finite Element Model of Shell Behavior in the Continuous Casting of Steel", Sixth Asia-Pacific Symposium on Engineering Plasticity and Its Applications, 2nd – 6th December 2002, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Trans. Tech., pp. 827-834. Click here for a PDF version. (1.75 MB)


  16. Lin, Kuan-Ju and B.G. Thomas, "Thermal Stress Analysis of Bulging with Roll Misalignment for Various Slab Cooling Intensities", China Steel Technical Reports, No. 16, 2002, pp. 9-14.


  17. Li, Chunsheng, Thomas, B.G., and C. Ojeda, "Ideal Taper Prediction for High-Speed Billet Casting", Continuous Casting Consortium Report, University of Illinois, Part I, July 9, 2002; Part II, October 15, 2002.


  18. Thomas, B.G., and T. Morthland, "3-D Transient Heat Transfer Analysis of Columbus Slab Casting Mold," Continuous Casting Consortium Report, UIUC, Dec. 15, 2002, 42p.


  19. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, October 15, 2002.

2003
  1. Thomas, B.G. "Modeling of Continuous Casting", Chapter 5 in Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel, 11th Edition, Vol. 5, Casting Volume, A. Cramb, editor, AISE Steel Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA, 2003, pp. 5.1-5.24. Click here for a PDF version. (3.6 MB)


  2. Thomas, B.G. "Fluid Flow in the Mold", Chapter 14 in Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel, 11th Edition, Vol. 5, Casting Volume, A. Cramb, editor, AISE Steel Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA, Oct., 2003, pp. 14.1-14.41. Click here for a PDF version. (2.9 MB)


  3. Thomas, B.G. "Modeling Study of Intermixing in Tundish and Strand During a Continuous Casting Grade Transition", in Continuous Casting Vol. 10 Tundish Operations, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 115-127 (reprinted from Iron and Steelmaker (ISS Transactions), Vol. 24, No. 12, Iron and Steel Society, 1997, pp.83-96.) Click here for a PDF version. (2.0 MB)


  4. Rackers, K.G. and B.G. Thomas, "Clogging in Continuous Casting Nozzles", in Continuous Casting Vol. 10 Tundish Operations, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 264-274 (reprinted from 78th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, Nashville, TN, April 2, 1995, Iron and Steel Society, Vol. 78, 1995, pp. 723-734.) Click here for a PDF version. (469 KB)


  5. Zhang, L., B.G. Thomas, X. Wang, and K. Cai, "Evaluation and Control of Steel Cleanliness - Review", in Continuous Casting Vol. 10 Tundish Operations, Iron and Steel Society, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 303-321. (reprinted from 85th Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, Nashville, TN, March 10-13, 2002, ISS, Vol. 85, 2002, pp. 431-452.) Click here for a PDF version. (283 KB)


  6. Zhang, L., and B.G. Thomas, "State of the Art in Evaluation and Control of Steel Cleanliness", ISIJ International, Vol. 43, No. 3, 2003, pp. 271-291. Click here for a PDF version. (1870 KB)


  7. Meng, Y. and B.G. Thomas, "Heat Transfer and Solidification Model of Continuous Slab Casting: CON1D", Metallurgical & Materials Transactions, Vol. 34B, No. 5, Oct., 2003, pp. 685-705. Click here for a PDF version. (844 KB)


  8. Meng, Y. and B.G. Thomas, "Modeling Transient Slag Layer Phenomena in the Shell/Mold Gap in Continuous Casting of Steel", Metallurgical & Materials Transactions B, Vol. 34B, No. 5, Oct. 2003, pp. 707-725. Click here for a PDF version. (1,038 KB)


  9. Thomas, B. G., M. Langeneckert, L. Castellá, M. Dziuba, G. Di Gresia, and W. Balante; "Optimisation of Narrow Face Water Slot Design for Siderar Slab Casting Mould", Ironmaking and Steelmaking, Vol. 30, No. 3, 2003, pp. 235-239. Click here for a PDF version. (585 KB)


  10. Li, Chunsheng, and Thomas, B.G., "Thermo-Mechanical Finite-Element Model of Shell Behavior in the Continuous Casting of Steel", Key Engineering Materials, Vols. 233-236, Trans. Tech. Publications, Switzerland, 2003, pp. 827-834 (reprinted from Sixth Asia-Pacific Symposium on Engineering Plasticity and Its Applications, 2nd - 6th December 2002, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Trans. Tech., pp. 827-834). Click here for a PDF version. (481 KB)


  11. F. Kongoli, B.G. Thomas, and K. Sawamiphakdi eds., "Modeling, Control and Optimization in Ferrous and Nonferrous Industry", (Proceedings of the International Symposium at the ISS / TMS Materials Science & Technology Conference in Chicago, IL, Nov. 10-12, 2003), 2003, TMS, Warrendale, PA, 2003, 573 pages. Click here for a PDF description. (675 KB)


  12. Thomas, B.G., Q. Yuan, L. Zhang, and S.P. Vanka; "Flow Dynamics and Inclusion Transport in Continuous Casting of Steel", 2003 NSF Design, Service, and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conf. Proceedings, R.G. Reddy, ed., (Burmingham, AL, Jan. 6-9 2003), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35498, USA, pp. 2328-2362. Click here for a PDF version. (675 KB)


  13. Li, C. and Thomas, B.G., "Thermo-Mechanical Finite Element Model of Bulging and Hot Tearing During Continuous Casting of Steel Billets", Modeling of Casting, Welding, and Advanced Solidification Processes - X, (San Destin, FL, May 25-30, 2003), D. Stefanescu, J. Warren, M. Jolly, and M. Krane, eds., The Metallurgical Society, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp 385-392. Click here for a PDF abstract. (15 KB)


  14. Thomas, B.G. and C. Ojeda, "Ideal Taper Prediction for Slab Casting", Manfred Wolf Memorial Symposium Proceedings, (Indianapolis, IN, Apr. 27-30, 2003), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 295-308. Click here for a PDF version. (583 KB)


  15. Li, C. and Thomas, B.G., "Ideal Taper Prediction for Billet Casting", ISSTech 2003 Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Indianapolis, IN, Apr. 27-30, 2003), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 685-700. Click here for a PDF version. (742 KB)


  16. Meng Y., and Thomas, B.G., "Interfacial Friction-Related Phenomena in Continuous Casting with Mold Slags", ISSTech 2003 Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Indianapolis, IN, Apr. 27-30, 2003), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 589-606. Click here for a PDF version. (532 KB)


  17. Yuan, Q., B.G. Thomas, and P. Vanka, "Turbulent Flow and Particle Motion in Continuous Slab-Casting Molds", ISSTech 2003 Process Technology Proceedings, (Indianapolis, IN, Apr. 27-30, 2003), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 913-927, [Robert W. Hunt Silver Medal, 2004, Association for Iron and Steel Technology]. Click here for a PDF version. (2.2 MB)


  18. Zhang, Lifeng, Brian G. Thomas, Kaike Cai, Jian Cui, and Lixin Zhu, "Inclusion Investigation during Clean Steel Production at Baosteel", ISSTech 2003 Steelmaking Conference Proceedings, (Indianapolis, IN, Apr. 27-30, 2003), ISS-AIME, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 141-156. Click here for a PDF version. (1.2 MB)


  19. Yuan, Quan, S.P. Vanka and Brian G. Thomas, "Large Eddy Simulations of Transient Flow during Continuous Slab Casting of Steel", 3rd International Symposium on Turbulence and Shear Flow Phenomena, Sendai, Japan, 25-27 June, 2003, Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2, pp.681-686, 2003. Click here for a PDF version. (768 KB)


  20. Thomas, B.G., "On-line Detection of Quality Problems in Continuous Casting of Steel", in Modeling, Control and Optimization in Ferrous and Nonferrous Industry, 2003 Materials Science & Technology Symposium, F. Kongoli, B.G. Thomas, and K. Sawamiphakdi eds., (Chicago, IL, Nov. 10-12, 2003), TMS, Warrendale, PA, 2003, pp. 29-45. Click here for a PDF version. (1.6 MB)


  21. Zhang, L. and B.G. Thomas, "Inclusions in Continuous Casting of Steel", XXIV National Steelmaking Symposium, Morelia, Mich, Mexico, Nov. 26-28, 2003., pp. 138-183. Click here for a PDF version. (2.4 MB)


  22. Zhang, L. and B.G. Thomas, "Fluid Flow and Inclusion Motion in the Continuous Casting Strand", XXIV National Steelmaking Symposium, Morelia, Mich, Mexico, Nov. 26-28, 2003, 184-198. Click here for a PDF version. (4.3 MB)


  23. Thomas, B.G., M. Dziuba, and G. DiGresia, "Study of CC Narrow-Face Taper Design: Influence of the Casting Speed and Steel Composition", 14th IAS Steelmaking Conference, San Nicolas, Argentina, November 10th - 13th, 2003, pp. 87-95. Click here for a PDF version. (687 KB)


  24. Zhang, Lifeng and Brian G. Thomas, "Literature Review: Inclusions in Steel Ingot Casting", Report to Ingot Metallurgy Forum, June 30, 2003, pp. 1-82.


  25. Zhang, L. and B.G. Thomas, "Inclusion Nucleation, Growth, and Mixing during Steel Deoxidation", University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Continuous Casting Report No. 200206, March, 2002, Revised, Sept. 2003., pp 1-19.

2004
  1. Thomas, B.G., "Continuous Casting", Yearbook of Science and Technology, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2004, pp. 62-65. Click here for a PDF version. (848 KB)


  2. Li, C., and B.G. Thomas, "Thermo-Mechanical Finite-Element Model of Shell Behavior", Continuous Casting of Steel, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 35B, No. 6, Dec., 2004, pp. 1151-1172. Click here for a PDF version. (1.1 MB)


  3. Yuan, Q., B.G. Thomas, and S.P. Vanka, "Study of Transient Flow and Particle Transport during Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs, Part 1. Fluid Flow", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 35B, No. 4, Aug., 2004, pp. 685-702. Click here for a PDF version. (3.2 MB)


  4. Yuan, Q., B.G. Thomas, and S.P. Vanka, "Study of Transient Flow and Particle Transport during Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs, Part 2. Particle Transport", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 35B, No. 4, Aug., 2004, pp. 703-714. Click here for a PDF version. (2.0 MB)


  5. Yuan, Quan, Sivaramakrishnan, Sivaraj, Vanka, S. P., and Thomas, B.G., "Computational and Experimental Study of Turbulent Flow in a 0.4-Scale Water Model of a Continuous Steel Caster", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 35B, No. 5, Oct., 2004, pp. 967-982. Click here for a PDF version. (2.2 MB)


  6. Thomas, B.G., M. Jenkins, and R.B. Mahapatra, "Investigation of Strand Surface Defects Using Mold Instrumentation and Modelling", Ironmaking & Steelmaking, Vol. 31, 2004, pp. 485-494. Click here for a PDF version. (287 KB)


  7. Meng, Ya, Chunsheng Li, Jon Parkman, and Brian G. Thomas, "Simulation of Shrinkage and Stress in Solidifying Steel Shells of Different Grades", Solidification Processes and Microstructures: A Symposium in Honor of Prof. W. Kurz, TMS Annual Meeting, 2004, March 15-18, Charlotte, NC, M. Rappaz, C. Beckermann, and R. Trivedi, eds., pp. 33-39. Click here for a PDF version. (295 KB)


  8. Thomas, B.G., Q. Yuan, L. Zhang, B. Zhao, and S.P. Vanka; "Flow Dynamics and Inclusion Transport in Continuous Casting of Steel", 2004 NSF Design, Service, and Manufacture and Industrial Innovation Grantees and Research Conf. Proceedings, ed., (Dallas, TX, Jan. 5-8, 2004), Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, USA, pp. T/BGT/1-41. Click here for a PDF version. (891 KB)


  9. Thomas, B.G., "Recent Advances in Computational Modeling of Continuous Casting of Steel", Scanmet II Conference, (Luleå, Sweden, June 6-9, 2004), MEFOS, Vol. 1, pp. 243-252. Click here for a PDF version. (4.7 MB)


  10. Thomas, B.G., "Computational Modeling of Flow, Heat Transfer, and Deformation in the Continuous Casting of Steel", First Baosteel Annual Academic Conference, 2004, (Shanghai, China, May 27-28, 2004), Vol. 1, p. 13-19. Click here for a PDF version. (6.2 MB)


  11. Aoki, J., BG. Thomas, J. Peter, KD Peaslee, "Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Mixing in a Bottom Gas-Stirred Ladle", AISTech 2004, Nashville, TN, Sept. 15-17, 2004, Assoc. Iron Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA, pp. 1045-1056. Click here for a PDF version. (881 KB)


  12. Zhang, L., S. Yang, X. Wang, K. Cai, J. Li, X. Wan, and B.G. Thomas, "Physical, Numerical and Industrial Investigation of Fluid Flow and Steel Cleanliness in the Continuous Casting Mold at Panzhihua Steel", AISTech 2004, Nashville, TN, Sept. 15-17, 2004, Assoc. Iron Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA, pp. 879-894. Click here for a PDF version. (857 KB)


  13. Shin, H.-J., G.G. Lee, W.Y. Choi, S.M. Kang, J.H. Park, S.H. Kim and B.G. Thomas, "Effect of Mold Oscillation on Powder Consumption and Hook Formation in Ultra Low Carbon Steel Slabs", AISTech 2004, Nashville, TN, Sept. 15-17, 2004, Assoc. Iron Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA, pp. 1157-70. Click here for a PDF version. (314 KB)


  14. Zhang, L., J. Aoki, and B.G. Thomas, "Inclusion Removal by Bubble Flotation in Continuous Casting Mold", Materials Science & Technology 2004 (MS&T2004), Sep. 26-29, 2004, New Orleans, LA, Vol. II, pp. 161-177. Click here for a PDF version. (4.3 MB)


  15. Shin, H.-J., B.G. Thomas, G.G. Lee, J.M. Park, C.H. Lee, and S.H. Kim, "Analysis of Hook Formation Mechanism in Ultra Low Carbon Steel using CON1D Heat Flow - Solidification Model", Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) 2004, Sep. 26-29, 2004, New Orleans, LA, Vol. II, pp. 11-26. Click here for a PDF version. (621 KB)


  16. Meng, Y., B.G. Thomas, A.A. Polycarpou, H. Henein and A. Prasad, "Mold Slag Property Measurements to Characterize CC Mold - Shell Gap Phenomena", Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) 2004, Sep. 26-29, 2004, New Orleans, LA, Vol. II, pp. 57-67. Click here for a PDF version. (2.2 MB)


  17. Sengupta, J., B.G. Thomas, and M.A. Wells, "Understanding the role water-cooling plays during continuous casting of steel and aluminum alloys", Materials Science & Technology 2004 (MS&T2004), Sep. 26-29, 2004, New Orleans, LA, Vol. II, pp. 179-193. Click here for a PDF version. (3.5 MB)


  18. Yuan, Q., B. Zhao, S. P. Vanka and B.G. Thomas, "Study of Computational Issues in Simulation of Transient Flow in Continuous Casting", Materials Science & Technology 2004 (MS&T2004), Sep. 26-29, 2004, New Orleans, LA, Vol. II, pp. 333-343. Click here for a PDF version. (1.7 MB)


  19. Shin, H.J., BG Thomas, SH Kim, L. Zhang, & Y. Meng, "Meniscus Hook Formation in Continuous Cast Slabs", Report to Postech/Posco, January, 2004.


  20. Zhang, L., B. Rietow, & B. G. Thomas, "Investigation of Ingot Inclusions Using Microscope and SEM", Report to Ingot Metallurgy Forum, May 4, 2004.


  21. Thomas, B.G., ed., "Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, May 10, 2004.


  22. Kim, S.H., H.J. Shin, G. Lee, B.G. Thomas, L. Zhang, & J. Sengupta, "Study of hook formation and initial solidification - Effect of operation variables", POSCO Report No. 20048021, Pohang, S. Korea, Dec. 31, 2004.

2005
  1. Zhao, B., S.P. Vanka, and B.G. Thomas, "Numerical Study of Flow and Heat Transfer in a Molten Flux Layer", Int. J. Heat and Fluid Flow, 2005, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp 105-118. Click here for a PDF version. (1.4 MB)


  2. Sengupta, J., B.G. Thomas, and M.A. Wells, “The Use of Water Cooling During the Continuous Casting of Steel and Aluminum Alloys [Review]”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A – Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, Jan., 2005, Vol. 36A, No. 1, pp. 187-204, [TMS Editor’s choice, Jan., 2005]. Click here for a PDF version. (665 KB)


  3. Yuan, Q., B. Zhao, S.P. Vanka, and B.G. Thomas; “Study of Computational Issues in Simulation of Transient Flow in Continuous Casting”, Steel Research International, Special Issue: Simulation of Fluid Flow in Metallurgy, Jan. 2005, Vol. 76, No. 1, pp. 33-43. Click here for a PDF version. (6.7 MB)


  4. Zhao, B., B.G. Thomas, S.P. Vanka and R.J. O’Malley, "Transient Flow and Temperature Transport in Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs," ASME J. Heat Transfer, Vol. 127, 2005, pp. 807.


  5. Zhao, B., B.G. Thomas, S.P. Vanka, and R.J. O’Malley, “Transient Fluid Flow and Superheat Transport in Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B – Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, Vol. 36B, No. 6 (December), 2005, pp. 801-823. Click here for a PDF version. (2.0 MB)


  6. Shin, H.-J., G.G. Lee, W.Y. Choi, S.M. Kang, J.H. Park, S.H. Kim and B.G. Thomas, “Effect of Mold Oscillation on Powder Consumption and Hook Formation in Ultra Low Carbon Steel Slabs,” Iron & Steel Technology, Vol. 2, No. 9, pp.56-69, Sept., 2005. [reprinted from AISTech, 2004, Nashville, TN, Sept. 15-17, 2004, Assoc. Iron Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA, pp. 1157-70.] Click here for a PDF version. (1.7 MB)


  7. Thomas, B.G., L. Zhang, Q. Yuan, and S.P. Vanka; “Flow Dynamics and Inclusion Transport in Continuous Casting of Steel”, 2005 NSF Design, Manufacture and Industrial Innovation Grantees Conf. Proceedings, J. Shaw, ed., (Jan. 3-6, 2005, Scottsdale, AZ, USA), Arizona State, Tempe, AZ, 2005, MPM #DMI0115486, pp. T/BGT/1-24. Click here for a PDF version. (761 KB)


  8. Steen, P.H., Thomas, and S. Baker; “Collaborative Research: Contacting and Solidification in Casting-by-Design”, 2005 NSF Design, Manufacture and Industrial Innovation Grantees Conf. Proceedings, J. Shaw, ed., (Jan. 3-6, 2005, Scottsdale, AZ, USA), Arizona State, Tempe, AZ, 2005, MPM # DMI0423791, pp. S/PHS/1-2. Click here for a PDF version. (109 KB)


  9. Thomas, B.G., “Modeling of Continuous-Casting Defects Related to Mold Fluid Flow,” 3rd Internat. Congress on Science & Technology of Steelmaking, Charlotte, NC, May 9-11, 2005, Association for Iron & Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA, pp. 847-861. [keynote paper] Click here for a PDF version. (4.7 MB)


  10. Aoki, J., Lifeng Zhang, Brian G. Thomas, “Modeling of Inclusion Removal in Ladle Refining,” 3rd Internat. Congress on Science & Technology of Steelmaking, Charlotte, NC, May 9-11, 2005, Association for Iron & Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA, pp. 319-332. Click here for a PDF version. (1.4 MB)


  11. Yuan Q., and B.G. Thomas, “Transport and Entrapment of Particles in Continuous Casting of Steel,” 3rd Internat. Congress on Science & Technology of Steelmaking, Charlotte, NC, May 9-11, 2005, Association for Iron & Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA, pp. 745-762. Click here for a PDF version. (1.6 MB)


  12. Zhang, L, J. Aoki, B. G. Thomas, J. Peter, and K.D. Peaslee, “Designing a New Scrap Based Continuous Steelmaking Process Using CFD Simulation”, 3rd Internat. Congress on Science & Technology of Steelmaking, Charlotte, NC, May 9-11, 2005, Association for Iron & Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA, pp 577-590. Click here for a PDF version. (1.0 MB)


  13. Peter, J., Kent D. Peaslee, David G.C. Robertson, Brian G. Thomas, “Experimental study of kinetic processes during the steel treatment at two LMF’s”, AISTech Conference, AIST, Charlotte, NC, May 9-11, 2005, Vol. 1, pp. 959-967. Click here for a PDF version. (685 KB)


  14. Peter, J., Kent D. Peaslee, David G.C. Robertson, Lifeng Zhang, Brian G. Thomas, “Introduction of a novel, scrap-based, fully continuous steelmaking process” , AISTech Conference, AIST, Charlotte, NC, May 9-11, 2005, Vol. 2, pp. 623-634. Click here for a PDF version. (685 KB)


  15. Thomas, B.G., J. Jiang, and D. Lorento, “Optimization of Water Channel Design in Beam-Blank Molds”, Proc. 5th European Continuous Casting Conference, (Nice, France, 20-22 June 2005), The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, Paris, 2005, Session 16, pp. 139-147. Click here for a PDF version. (1.0 MB)


  16. Zhang, L., and B.G. Thomas, “Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics to Steel Refining and Casting Processes”, Fourth Internat. Conf. on CFD in Oil, Gas, Metallurgy & Process Industries, SINTEF / NTNU  Trondheim, Norway, 6-8 June 2005, No. 30. Click here for a PDF version. (1.3 MB)


  17. Sengupta, J. and B.G. Thomas, "Thermo-mechanical effects near the meniscus during continuous casting of ultra-low carbon steel," Materials Science & Technology 2005 (MS&T2005), Defect Formation, Detection and Elimination during Casting, Welding, and Solidification: Modeling Session, (Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 26, 2005), TMS, Warrendale, PA.


  18. Zhang, L., B. Rietow, and B.G. Thomas, “Morphology and Composition of Inclusions in a 28 Inch Square Ingot”, Ingot Metallurgy Forum Winter Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, Jan. 20, 2005.


  19. Hodgson, D., S. Vapalahti, and B.G. Thomas, “Finite Element Analysis of the Heat Transfer in a Copper Mould during Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs”, Continuous Casting Consortium Report 2005, University of Illinois, May 14, 2005.


  20. Zhang, L., B. Rietow, B.G. Thomas, K. Eakin, and D.Q. Baird, “Investigation of Steel Cleanliness during Ingot Teeming”, Final Report to Ingot Metallurgy Forum, Canton, OH, Nov. 2, 2005.


  21. Thomas, B.G., ed., “Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs”, Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, June 1, 2005.

2006

  1. Meng, Y., B.G. Thomas, A.A. Polycarpou, A. Prasad, and H. Henein, “Mold Slag Property Measurements to Characterize Continuous-Casting Mold – Shell Gap Phenomena,” Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol. 45, No. 1, 2006, pp. 79-94. Click here for a PDF version. (2.2 MB)


  2. Sengupta, J., H.-J. Shin, B. G. Thomas, and S.-H. Kim, “Micrograph Evidence of Meniscus Solidification and Sub-Surface Microstructure Evolution in Continuous-Cast Ultra-Low Carbon Steels”, Acta Materialia, Vol. 54, No. 4, February 2006, pp. 1165-1173. Click here for a PDF version. (1.1 MB)


  3. Sengupta, J., B.G. Thomas, H.J. Shin, G.G. Lee, and S.H. Kim, “Mechanism of Hook Formation during Continuous Casting of Ultra-low Carbon Steel Slabs”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol. 37A, No. 5, (May), 2006, pp. 1597-1611. Click here for a PDF version. (1.2 MB)


  4. Zhang, L., J. Zhi, F. Mei, L. Zhu, X. Jiang, J. Shen, J. Cui, K. Cai, and B.G. Thomas, “Basic Oxygen Furnace Based Steelmaking Processes and Cleanliness Control at Baosteel”, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, Vol. 33, No. 2, 2006, pp. 129-139. Click here for a PDF version. (490 KB)


  5. Koric, S. and B.G. Thomas, “Efficient Thermo-Mechanical Model for Solidification Processes”, Int. J. Num. Meths. Eng, Vol. 66 No. 12, (June) 2006, pp. 1955-1989. Click here for a PDF version. (1.0 MB)


  6. Meng, Y. and B.G. Thomas, “Simulation of Microstructure and Behavior of Interfacial Mold Slag Layers in Continuous Casting of Steel”, ISIJ International, Vol.46, No.5, (May), 2006, pp. 660-669. Click here for a PDF version. (1.4 MB)


  7. Zhang, L., Jun Aoki, Brian G. Thomas, “Inclusion Removal by Bubble Flotation in a Continuous Casting Mold”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 37B, No. 3, (June) 2006, pp. 361-379. Click here for a PDF version. (1.0 MB)


  8. Zhang, L., B. Rietow, B.G. Thomas, and K. Eakin, “Large Inclusions in Plain-Carbon Steel Ingots Cast by Bottom Teeming” ISIJ International, Vol. 46, No. 5, 2006; pp.670-679. Click here for a PDF version. (2.5 MB)


  9. Thomas, B.G., “Modeling of Continuous-Casting Defects Related to Mold Fluid Flow,” Iron and Steel Technology (AIST Transactions, Vol. 3, No. 5), Vol. 3, No. 7, (July), 2006, pp. 128-143. Click here for a PDF version. (1.0 MB)


  10. Zhang, L., and B.G. Thomas, “State of the Art in the Control of Inclusions during Steel Ingot Casting”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 37B, No. 5, (Oct.) 2006, pp. 733-761. Click here for a PDF version. (1.2 MB)


  11. B.G. Thomas, Escoamento do aço líquido e remoção deinclusões não-metálicas (Removal of Nonmetallic Inclusions from Molten Steel), Metallurgia & Materials, (Brazil), Vol. 573, No. 62, 2006, pp 655-657, (in Portugese). Click here for a PDF version. (146 KB)


  12. Shin, Ho-Jung, S. H. Kim, B.G. Thomas, G.G. Lee, J. M. Park, and J. Sengupta, “Measurement and Prediction of Lubrication, Powder Consumption, and Oscillation Mark Profiles in Ultra-low Carbon Steel Slabs”, ISIJ International, Vol. 46, No. 11, 2006, pp. 1635-1644. Click here for a PDF version. (1.1 MB)


  13. Thomas, B.G., and Joydeep Sengupta, “Visualization of Defect Formation in Casting Processes”, Journal of Metals, Dec., 2006, Vol. 58, No. 12, pp. 16-18. Click here for an HTML version.


  14. Sengupta, J., and B.G. Thomas, “Visualization of Hook and Oscillation Mark Formation Mechanism in Ultra-Low Carbon Steel Slabs During Continuous Casting,” JOMe, (Journal of Metals – electronic edition), December, 2006, www.tms.org/jom.html Click here for an HTML version.


  15. Thomas, B.G., Quan Yuan, Bin Zhao, and S.Pratap Vanka, “Transient Fluid-Flow Phenomena in the Continuous Steel-Slab Casting Mold and Defect Formation,” JOMe, (Journal of Metals – electronic edition), December, 2006, www.tms.org/jom.html Click here for an HTML version.


  16. Yuan Q., and B.G. Thomas, “Transport and Entrapment of Particles in Continuous Casting of Steel,” MCWASP XI Conference, edited by C.Z. Gandin, M. Bellet, and J.E. Allision, Opio, France, May 28-June 2, 2006, pp 745-752. Click here for a PDF version. (1.8 MB)


  17. Sengupta J., and B.G. Thomas, “Effect of a Sudden Level Fluctuation on Hook Formation During Continuous Casting of Ultra-Low Carbon Steel Slabs,” MCWASP XI Conference, edited by C.Z. Gandin, M. Bellet, and J.E. Allision, Opio, France, May 28-June 2, 2006, pp 727-236. Click here for a PDF version. (1.3 MB)


  18. B.G. Thomas, J. Bentsman, K. Zheng, S. Vapalahti, B. Petrus, A. Behera, A.H. Castillejos, and F.A. Acosta, Online Dynamic Control of Cooling in Continuous Casting of Thin Steel Slabs, Proceedings of 2006 NSF Design, Service, and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, July 24-27, 2006, 11p. Click here for a PDF version. (623 KB)


  19. Steen, P.H., B.G. Thomas, and S.P. Baker, “Collaborative Research: Contacting and Solidification in Casting-by-Design”, Proceedings of 2006 NSF Design, Service, and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, July 24-27, 2006, 2p. Click here for a PDF version. (124 KB)


  20. Li, X., C.W. Wong, D. Dornfeld, and B.G. Thomas, “Research on Subwavelength Microphotonic Sensors for In-situ Monitoring with High Spatial and Temporal Resolution in Manufacturing Environments”, Contacting and Solidification in Casting-by-Design”, Proceedings of 2006 NSF Design, Service, and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, July 24-27, 2006, 9p. Click here for a PDF version. (644 KB)


  21. Sengupta, J., B.G. Thomas, H.J. Shin, and S.H. Kim, “Mechanism of Hook Formation in Ultra-low Carbon Steels based on Microscopy Analysis and Thermal-stress Modeling”, AISTech 2006 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (May 1-4, Cleveland, OH), AIST, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2006, pp. 903-914. Click here for a PDF version. (1.4 MB)


  22. Ojeda, C., J. Sengupta, B.G. Thomas, J. Barco, J.L. Arana, “Mathematical Modeling of Thermal-Fluid Flow in the Meniscus Region During an Oscillation Cycle”, AISTech 2006 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (May 1-4, Cleveland, OH), AIST, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2006, pp. 1017-1028. Click here for a PDF version. (607 KB)


  23. Thomas, B.G., J. Sengupta, and C. Ojeda, “Mechanism of Hook and Oscillation Mark Formation In Ultra-Low Carbon Steel”, Second Baosteel Biennial Conference, (May 25-26, 2006, Shanghai, PRC), Vol. 1, 2006, pp. 112-117. Click here for a PDF version. (705 KB)


  24. Cukierski, K, and Thomas, B.G., “Comparison of Fluid Flow in 3 LWB Nozzle Designs”, Continuous Casting Consortium Report, June 20, 2006.


  25. Thomas, B.G., ed., “Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs”, Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, June 15, 2006.


2007

  1. Bellet, M. and B.G. Thomas, "Chapter 27, SOLIDIFICATION MACROPROCESSES (Thermal-mechanical Modeling of Stress, Distortion and Hot Tearing)," in Materials Processing Handbook- Cat # 3216, Joanna R. Groza; James F. Shackelford; Enrique J. Lavernia; Michael T. Powers, eds. CRC Press, 2007.
    Click here for a PDF version. (1.4 MB)

  2. Zhang, L., S. Yang, X. Wang, K. Cai, J. Li, X. Wan, and B.G. Thomas, “Investigation of Fluid Flow and Steel Cleanliness in the Continuous Casting Strand”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 38B, No. 1, Feb., 2007, pp. 63-83.
    Click here for a PDF version. (1.3 MB)

  3. Sengupta, J., B.G. Thomas, H.J. Shin, and S.H. Kim, “Mechanism of Hook Formation in Ultra-low Carbon Steels based on Microscopy Analysis and Thermal-stress Modeling”, Ironmaker and Steelmaker, Vol. 4, No. 7 (July) 2007, pp. 83-95. (reprinted from AISTech 2006 Steelmaking Conference Proc., May 1-4, Cleveland, OH, AIST, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2006, pp. 903-914).


  4. Lee, G.-G., B.G. Thomas, Ho-Jung Shin, Seung-Kwan Baek, Choon-Haeng Choi, Dong-Su Kim, Sung-Jong Yu, S-H Kim, “Microstructure near corners of continuous-cast steel slabs showing three-dimensional frozen meniscus and hooks”, Acta Materiali, Vol. 55(20), Dec. 2007, pp. 6705-6712.
    doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2007.08.035.


  5. Zheng, K., B. Petrus, B.G. Thomas, and J. Bentsman, “Design and Implementation of a Real-time Spray Cooling Control System for Continuous Casting of Thin Steel Slabs”, AISTech 2007, Steelmaking Conference Proc., (May 7-10, Indianapolis, IN), AIST, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2007.

  6. Ojeda, C., B.G. Thomas, J. Barco, and J.L. Arena, “Model of Thermal-Fluid Flow in the Meniscus Region During An Oscillation Cycle”, AISTech 2007, Steelmaking Conference Proc., (May 7-10, Indianapolis, IN), AIST, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2007.


  7. Lee, G.-G., Ho-Jung Shin, B.G. Thomas, Seon-Hyo Kim, Dong-Su Kim, and Sung-Jong Yu, “Three-dimensional Microstructure of Frozen Meniscus and Hook in Continuous-cast Ultra-low-carbon Steel Slabs”, AISTech 2007, Steelmaking Conference Proc., (May 7-10, Indianapolis, IN), AIST, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2007.


  8. Santillana, Begoña, B.G. Thomas, Arie Hamoen, Lance Hibbeler, Arnaud Kamperman, and Willem Van der Knoop, “Investigating Mould Heat Transfer in Thin Slab Casting with CON1D”, AISTech 2007, Steelmaking Conference Proc., (May 7-10, Indianapolis, IN), AIST, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2007.

  9. Koric, S., and B.G. Thomas, “Thermo-Mechanical Model of Solidification Processes with Abaqus”, 2007 Abaqus Users Conf., May 22-24, 2007, Paris, France, June, 2007, 15p.

  10. Vapalahti, S., B. G. Thomas, S. Louhenkilpi, A.H. Castillejos, F. A. Acosta, C. A. Hernandez, “Heat Transfer Modelling of Continuous Casting: Numerical Considerations, Laboratory Measurements and Plant Validation,” STEELSIM 2007, Graz, Austria, Sept. 12-14, 2007.

  11. Pfeiler, C., B.G. Thomas, A. Ludwig, M. Wu, “Particle Entrapment in the Mushy Region of a Steel Continuous Caster,” STEELSIM 2007, Graz, Austria, Sept. 12-14, 2007.

  12. Koric, S., L. Hibbeler, and B.G. Thomas, “Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Steel Solidification Processes,” Pragma 13 Workshop, NCSA, Urbana, IL, 2007.

  13. Hibbeler, L., and B.G. Thomas., “Validation of Heat Transfer Modeling in Slab Casting Molds Using CON1D”, Continuous Casting Consortium Report 200701, University of Illinois, Feb. 15, 2007.

  14. Li, H., and B.G. Thomas., “Validation of CON1D Slab Surface Temperature Prediction Using Goodrich Pyrometer Measurements at Mittal Riverdale”, Continuous Casting Consortium Report 200702, University of Illinois, May 23, 2007.

  15. Vapalahti, S., H. Castillejos, Andrés Acosta, Alberto C. Hernández, and B.G. Thomas., “Delavan Nozzle Characterization Research at CINVESTAV”, Continuous Casting Consortium Report CCC0703, University of Illinois, June 12, 2007.

  16. Vapalahti, S., H. Castillejos, Andrés Acosta, Alberto C. Hernández, and B.G. Thomas., “Spray Heat Transfer Research at CINVESTAV”, Continuous Casting Consortium Report CCC0704, University of Illinois, June 12, 2007.
  17. Thomas, B.G., ed., “Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs”, Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, June 12, 2007.


2008

  1. Thomas, B.G., and M. Bellet, “Modeling of Stress, Distortion and Hot Tearing”, Ch. 4G in ASM Handbook, Vol. 15, S. Viswanathan, and E. DeGuire, eds., 2008, pp. 449-461.

  2. Koric, S., and B.G. Thomas, “Thermo-mechanical models of steel solidification based on two elastic visco-plastic constitutive laws”, J. Materials Processing Tech., Vol. 197, No. 3, (Feb.), 2008, pp. 408-418.

  3. Cukierski, K., and B.G. Thomas, “Flow Control with Local Electromagnetic Braking in Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, V. 39B, No. 1, 2008, pp 94-107.

  4. Okelman, M.K., B.G. Thomas, and M. Powers, “Effect of Geometry on Void Formation in Commercial Electroplating of Thin Strips to Copper”, Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 202, No. 17, 2008, pp 4153-4158, doi: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2008.03.004.

  5. Santillana, B., L.C. Hibbeler, B.G. Thomas, A. Hamoen, A. Kamperman, W. van der Knoop, “Investigating Heat Transfer In Funnel-Mould Casting With CON1D: Effect of Plate Thickness”, ISIJ International, Vol. 48, No. 10, 2008, pp. 1380-1388.

  6. Santillana, B., B.G. Thomas, L.C. Hibbeler, A. Hamoen, A. Kamperman, W. van der Knoop, “Investigating Mold Heat Transfer In Thin Slab Casting With CON1D”, Iron and Steel Technology, Vol. 5, No. 7 (July), 2008, pp51-63, (reprinted from AISTech 2007, Steelmaking Conference Proc., May 7-10, Indianapolis, IN, AIST, Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2007). 

  7. Cho, M.J., B.G. Thomas, and P.J. Lee, “3-D Numerical Study of Impinging Water Jets in Run Out Table Cooling Processes”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 39B, No. 4 (Aug.), 2008, pp. 593-602, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11663-008-9160-8.

  8. Pfeiler, C., B.G. Thomas, A. Ludwig, M. Wu, “Particle Entrapment in the Mushy Region of a Steel Continuous Caster,” Steel Research, Vol. 79, No. 8, August, 2008, pp. 599-607.

  9. R. Chaudhary, Go-Gi Lee, B. G. Thomas, and Seon-Hyo Kim, “Transient mold fluid flow with well- and mountain- bottom nozzles in continuous casting of steel, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 39, No. 6, (Dec.), 2008, pp. 870-884, DOI: 10.1007/s11663-008-9192-0.

  10. Sundararajan, A., and B.G. Thomas, “Heat Transfer During Melt Spinning of Al-7%Si Alloy on a Cu-Be Wheel”, Cast Shop Technology, TMS Annual Meeting, Light Metals Proceedings, March 9-13, 2008, pp. 793-810.

  11. B.G. Thomas, J. Bentsman, B. Petrus, S. Vapalahti, H. Li, A.H. Castillejos, and F.A. Acosta, “GOALI: Online Dynamic Control of Cooling in Continuous Casting of Thin Steel Slabs,” Proceedings of 2008 NSF CMMI Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee, Jan. 7-10, 2008, 16p.

  12. Steen, P.H., B.G. Thomas, and S.P. Baker, “Collaborative Research: Contacting and Solidification in Casting-by-Design”, Proceedings of 2008 NSF CMMI Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee, Jan. 7-10, 2008, 2p.

  13. Li, X., D. Dornfeld, B.G. Thomas, and C.W. Wong, “Fundamental Study on Metal Embedded Micro Photonic Sensors”, Proceedings of 2008 NSF CMMI Engineering Research and Innovation Conf., Knoxville, Tennessee, Jan. 7-10, 2008, #0529361, 9p.

  14. Lance C. Hibbeler, Seid Koric, Kun Zhu, Brian G. Thomas, and Clayton Spangler, “Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Beam Blank Casting”, AISTech 2008 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (Pittsburgh, PA, May 5-8, 2008), Assoc. Iron Steel Tech., Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2008.

  15. Bret Reitow and Brian G. Thomas, “Using Nail Board Experiments to Quantify Surface Velocity in the CC Mold”, AISTech 2008 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (Pittsburgh, PA, May 5-8, 2008), Assoc. Iron Steel Tech., Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2008; [Jerry Silver Award, 2009, AIST].

  16. G.-G. Li, H.-J. Shin, Brian G. Thomas, and S.-H. Kim, “Asymmetric Multi-phase Fluid Flow and Particle Entrapment in a Continuous Casting Mold”, AISTech 2008 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (Pittsburgh, PA, May 5-8, 2008), Assoc. Iron Steel Tech., Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2008.

  17. Lance Hibbeler, B. Santillana, B.G. Thomas, A. Hamoen, and A. Kamperman: “Longitudinal Face Crack Prediction With Thermo-Mechanical Models of Thin Slabs in Funnel Moulds”, Sixth European Conference on Continuous Casting, (6thECCC), 2008, Riccione, Italy, Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia, June 3-6, 2008.

  18. J. Sengupta, C. Ojeda and B. G. Thomas, “Thermal-Mechanical Behaviour during Initial Solidification in Continuous Casting: Steel Grade Effects”, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Solidification Processes, June 17-20, 2008, University of Leoben, Graz, Austria, June 15, 2008.

  19. Brian G. Thomas and K. Cukeriski, “Flow Control with Local Electromagnetic Braking in Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs”, Third Baosteel Biennial Conference, (Sept. 25-26, 2008, Shanghai, PRC), Vol. 1, 2008.

  20. Koric, S., L. Hibbeler and B.G. Thomas, "Explicit Coupled Thermo-Mechanical Finite Element Model of Steel Solidification," Continuous Casting Consortium Report, No. 200801, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008.

  21. L. Hibbeler and B.G. Thomas, "Analytical Prediction of Funnel Mold Bending Effect," Continuous Casting Consortium Report, No. 200802, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008.

  22. L. Hibbeler and B.G. Thomas, " Mold Distortion Simulation of BB2 at SDI," Continuous Casting Consortium Report, No. 200803, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008.

  23. Thomas, B.G., ed., “Mathematical Models of Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs”, Annual Report to Continuous Casting Consortium, University of Illinois, August 6, 2008. .

2009

  1. Lee, G.G, H.-J. Shin, S.-H. Kim, S.-K. Kim, W.-Y. Choi, and B.G. Thomas, “Prediction and control of subsurface hooks in continuous cast ultra-low-carbon steel slabs”, Ironmaking and Steelmaking, Vol. 36, No. 1, 2009, pp. 39-49.

  2. Seid Koric, Lance C. Hibbeler, and Brian G. Thomas, “Explicit Coupled Thermo-Mechanical Finite Element Model of Steel Solidification”, Int. J. Num. Meths. Engineering, Vol. 78, 2009, pp. 1-31.

  3. J. Sengupta, C. Ojeda and B. G. Thomas, “Thermal-Mechanical Behaviour during Initial Solidification in Continuous Casting: Steel Grade Effects”, Int. J. Cast Metals Research, V. 22, No. 1-4, 2009, pp. 8-14.

  4. Sundararajan, A., and B.G. Thomas, “Heat Transfer during Melt Spinning of Al-7%Si Alloy on a Cu-Be Wheel, Part 1, Model Development and Validation,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2007, submitted October, 2007.

  5. Sundararajan, A., and B.G. Thomas, “Heat Transfer during Melt Spinning of Al-7%Si Alloy on a Cu-Be Wheel, Part II, Parametric Studies and Modeling Surface Defects,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2007, submitted October, 2007.

  6. L.C. Hibbeler, B.G. Thomas, B. Santillana, A. Hamoen, and A. Kamperman, “Longitudinal Face Crack Prediction with Thermo-Mechanical Models of Thin Slabs in Funnel Moulds”, Metallurgia Italiana, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2009, pp1-10.

  7. Bryan Petrus, Kai Zheng, Brian G. Thomas, Joseph Bentsman, “Real-Time Model-Based Spray-Cooling Control System for Steel Continuous Casting”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, submitted March, 2009.

  8. Lance C. Hibbeler, Seid Koric, Kun Zhu, Brian G. Thomas, and Clayton Spangler, “Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Beam Blank Casting”, Iron and Steel Technology, Vol. 6, No. 7 (July), 2009, pp. 60-73. (reprinted from: AISTech 2008 Steelmaking Conference Proc., Pittsburgh, PA, May 5-8, 2008, Assoc. Iron Steel Tech., Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2008).

  9. M. Rowan, B. G. Thomas, C. Bernhard, R. Pierer, “Solidification Stresses in Steel for Continuous Casting Conditions”, TMS Annual Meeting, 2009.

  10. Seid Koric, Lance C. Hibbeler, and Brian G. Thomas, “Coupled Visco-Plastic Thermo-Mechanical Models of Steel Solidification”, Plasticity ’09 Conference, St. Thomas, Jan. 3-8, 2009.

  11. Joydeep Sengupta, Manh-Kha Trinh, David Currey, and Brian G. Thomas, “Utilization of CON1D at ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s No. 2 Continuous Caster for Crater End Determination”, AISTech 2009 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (St. Louis, MO, May 4-7, 2009), Assoc. Iron Steel Tech., Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2009.

  12. Brian G. Thomas, “Industry Implementation of Mathematical Models: Examples in Steel Processing; Howe Memorial Lecture, 2009”, AISTech 2009 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (St. Louis, MO, May 4-7, 2009), Assoc. Iron Steel Tech., Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2009.

  13. Kun Zhu and Brian G. Thomas, “Prediction of Grain Size, Precipitation, and Crack Susceptibility in Continuous Casting”, AISTech 2009 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (St. Louis, MO, May 4-7, 2009), Assoc. Iron Steel Tech., Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2009.

  14. Myung-Jong Cho,  Brian G. Thomas, and Pil-Jong Lee, “3-D Numerical Study of Impinging Water Jets in Run Out Table Cooling Processes”, AISTech 2009 Steelmaking Conference Proc., (St. Louis, MO, May 4-7, 2009), Assoc. Iron Steel Tech., Warrendale, PA, Vol. 1, 2009.

  15. Seid Koric, Lance C. Hibbeler, and Brian G. Thomas, “Explicit Coupled Thermo-Mechanical Finite-Element Model of Continuous Casting of Steel in Funnel Molds”, Modeling of Casting, Welding and Advanced Solidification Processes XII, Vancouver, Canada, June 7-14, 2009, TMS, Warrendale, PA, 2009.

  16. Myung-Jong Cho,  Brian G. Thomas, and Pil-Jong Lee, “3-D Numerical Study of Impinging Water Jets in Run Out Table Cooling Processes”, SteelSim 2009, (Leoben, Austria, Sept. 8-10, 2009), 2009.

  17. R. Chaudhary, B. T. Rietow, and B. G. Thomas, “Differences between Physical Water Models and Steel Continuous Casters: A Theoretical Evaluation”, Materials Science and Technology Conference, AIST/TMS, Pittsburgh, PA, Oct. 25-29, 2009.

  18. Go-Gi Lee, Seon-Hyo Kim, and Brian G. Thomas, “Investigation of Refractory Properties on the Initial Bubble Behavior in the Water Model of Continuous Casting Process”, Materials Science and Technology Conference, AIST/TMS, Pittsburgh, PA, Oct. 25-29, 2009.

  19. B.G. Thomas, and R. Chaudhary, “State of the Art in Electromagnetic Flow Control in Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs: Modeling and Plant Validation”, 6th International Conference on Electromagnetic Processing of Materials EPM 2009, Oct. 19-23, 2009.

  20. Lance C. Hibbeler and Brian G. Thomas, “Preliminary Thermal-Stress Analysis of Nippon Steel Slab Caster #6”, CCC Report 200901, October 31, 2008.

  21. R. Chaudhary, S.P. Vanka, and B.G. Thomas, “Direct Numerical Simulations of Magnetic Field Effects on Turbulent Duct Flows”, Proc. ASME Int. Mech. Eng. Congress IMECE09, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Nov. 13-19, 2009.

  22. Lance C. Hibbeler and Brian G. Thomas, “Evaluation of Funnel Shapes for Thin Slab Casting”, CCC Report 200902, May 25, 2009.



Graduate Student Theses

Lawrence J. Mika, "Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Inside a Continuous Slab Casting Machine", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1988.


Jean A. Azzi, "Preliminary Steps in the Development of a 3-D Thermal-Stress Model of Continuous Casting", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1988.

Glen T. Haegele, "Mathematical Modeling of Defect Formation During the Hot-Charging of Continuously-Cast Steel Slabs", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1988.

David D. Goettsch, "Heat Flow Model of Directionally Solidified Single Crystal Airfoils", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1988.

William R. Storkman, "Optimization of Mold Taper Design Using Mathematical Models of Continuous Steel Slab Casting", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1990.

Fady M. Najjar, "Finite-Element Modelling of Turbulent Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Through Bifurcated Nozzles in Continuous Steel Slab Casters", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1990; [Jerry Silver Award, ISS, for best Masters thesis on iron and steelmaking for 1989-90].

Patrick F. Kozlowski, "Simple, Unified Constitutive Equations for Plain Carbon Steel Under Continuous Casting Conditions", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1991.

Bryant Ho, "Characterization of Interfacial Heat Transfer in the Continuous Slab Casting Process", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1992; [Jerry Silver Award, ISS, for best Masters thesis on iron and steelmaking for 1992-93].

Donald E. Hershey, "Turbulent Flow of Molten Steel through Submerged Bifurcated Nozzles in the Continuous Casting Process", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1992.

Avijit Moitra, "Thermo-mechanical Model of Steel Shell Behavior in Continuous Slab Casting", PhD. Thesis, University of Illinois, 1993.

Robert M. McDavid, "Flow and Thermal Behavior of the Top Surface Flux / Powder Layers in Continuous-Casting Molds", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1994.

David T. Lui, "Effect of Oscillation Marks on Heat Transfer in Continuous Casting Molds", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1995.

Keith Rackers, "Mechanism and Mitigation of Clogging in Continuous Casting Nozzles", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1995.

Guowei Li, "Analysis of Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of High Heat Flux Facing Copper Walls", PhD. Thesis, University of Illinois, 1996.

Hong Zhu, "Coupled Thermal-Mechanical Finite Element Model with Application to Initial Solidification", PhD. Thesis, University of Illinois, 1996.

David Creech, "Computational Modeling of Multiphase Turbulent Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in the Continuous Slab Casting Mold", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 1999.

Sivaraj Sivaramakrishnan, "Transient Fluid Flow in the Mold and Heat Transfer Through the Molten Slag Layer in Continuous Casting of Steel", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2000.

Lan Yu, "Bulging in Continuous Cast Steel Slabs", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2000.

David Stone, "Mathematical Modeling of Interfacial Heat Transfer in the Continuous Slab Casting Process", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2000.

Jon Parkman, "Simulation of Thermal-Mechanical Behavior During Initial Solidification of Steel", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2000.

H. Bai, "Argon Bubble Behavior in Slide-gate Tundish Nozzles during Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", PhD Thesis, University of Illinois, 2000.

Melody Langeneckert, "Influence of Mold Geometry on Heat Transfer, Thermocouple and Mold Temperatures in the Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2001.

Tiebiao Shi, "Effect of Argon Injection on Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in the Continuous Slab Casting Mold", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2001.

Joong Kil Park, "Thermo-mechanical phenomena in high speed continuous casting processes", PhD Thesis, May, 2002, University if British Columbia.

Joe Shaver, "Measurements of Molten Steel/Flux Interface Phenomena in Thin-Slab Casting", MS Thesis, January, 2003, University of British Columbia.

Bin Zhao, "Numerical Study of Heat Transfer in Continuous Casting of Steel", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, December, 2003.

Quan Yuan, "Transient Study of Turbulent Flow and Particle Transport during Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs", PhD Thesis, University of Illinois, June, 2004.

Ya Meng, "Modeling Interfacial Slab Layer Phenomena in the Shell / Mold Gap in Continuous Casting of Steel", PhD Thesis, University of Illinois, August, 2004.

Chunsheng Li, "Thermal-Mechanical Model of Solidifying Steel Shell Behavior and its Applications in High Speed Continuous Casting of Billets", PhD Thesis, University of Illinois, 2005.

Jun Aoki, "Inclusions in Continuous Cast Steel," MS thesis, University of Illinois, 2006.

Ho-Jung Shin, “Study of subsurface hook formation and initial solidification in continuous-cast ultra-low carbon steel slabs”, PhD Thesis, Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech), Pohang, S. Korea, Mat Sci & Eng. Dept., 2006.

Jorg Peter, "Development of a new process to continuously melt and refine steel", PhD Thesis, University of Missouri Rolla, 2006.

Seid Koric, “Efficient Thermo-Mechanical Model For Solidification Processes and its Applications in Steel Continuous Casting”, PhD Thesis, University of Illinois, 2006.

Sana Mahmood, “Efficient Modeling of Flow Asymmetries and Particle Entrapment in Nozzle and Mold During Continuous casting of Steel Slabs”, MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2006.

Kevin Cukierski "Electromagnetic Breaking effect on Flow in Continuous Slab Casting Molds", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2007.

Bret Rietow, "Fluid Velocity Simulation and Measurement in Thin Slab Casting", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2007

Aravind Sundararajan, "Thermal stress modeling of Aluminum Strip Casting", MS Thesis, University of Illinois, 2007