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Overall approach
In the last 25 years, great efforts have been made to understand and improve the continuous casting process using sophisticated modelling techniques. The relevance of modelling is evident from the extensive literature published regarding this topic, however there is still much potential for application of modelling techniques in industry settings.
METACAST will help in unleashing the potential of modelling for different stakeholder groups by building a common ground for numerical modelling of continuous casting in Europe. Recent advances in modelling will be disseminated in 3 areas: Fundamental Research on Modelling and Validation, Industrial Application and Decision-Making.
Theoretical knowledge (academic research) and knowhow (industrial practices and applied research) will be united in METACAST to create a universal modelling culture for the steel community. This is done by mapping top expertise (in both academic and industrial regard), performing open training/dissemination events and targeting appropriate decision makers including researchers and managers.
METACAST consists of dissemination, awareness-raising, communication, networking, and a particular emphasis on open-access online training and learning reinforcement activities. The creation of a common background on modelling is the key to maximising its impact at the industrial, environmental, and socio-economic levels.
Objectives
As an accompanying measure project, designed to further the uptake of knowledge gained through preceding research projects, METACAST will focus on two main objectives during the project’s duration:
- Disseminating and promoting the use of knowledge on modelling in continuous casting gained from fundamental research activities worldwide and from Steel Research Programme projects in terms of applied research.
- Improving the safety and environmental quality of the workplace, by providing training to the workers in the use of advanced and modern work tools based on models (e.g., digital twins), leading to reduced exposure to unsafe environments.
