A method of monitoring the operation of a continuous caster in which a multivariate statistical model is developed using off-line measurements of process parameters representing normal operation of the continuous caster. On-line process parameters are measured in real time to determine if the caster...http://www.google.de/patents/US6564119?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6564119 - Multivariate statistical model-based system for monitoring the operation of a continuous caster and detecting the onset of impending breakouts