Advanced Batch and Furnace Operations

Topics to be covered:

• Raw Material Selection and Quality Monitoring
• Example calculations used by glass technologists and furnace engineers
• Introduce "First Principles" of glass formation process
• Refractory property selection and application issues
• Optimizing furnace operations and melting requirements
• Glass property and quality measurements for troubleshooting
• Industry trends
• Oxy-Fuel glass melting issues
• Addressing compliance with current air emission regulations

Seminar Duration: Three and 1/2 Days