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Research Article

Effect of flow modifiers on the fluid flow characteristics in a slab caster tundish

Effet des modificateurs d’écoulement sur les caractéristiques d’écoulement du fluide dans un panier de machine à couler des brames

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Received 12 Feb 2023, Accepted 26 Jun 2024, Published online: 26 Jul 2024

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