Process and device for melting, fining and homogenizing glass
US4693740A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1985 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S65/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Device for continuous manufacture of fined glass in which the flow of molten material is transferred from a melting compartment (1) to a fining compartment (2) by a submerged throat (8), the fining compartment (2) comprising a chute (14) carrying the material, in an overall ascending current, and delivering it to the conditioning station (3), in a surface current, heating means (16-19) distributed in the chute (14) bringing the material to the usual debubbling temperature. This device is advantageously combined with a cupola type electric melting furnace, particularly for producing glasses with very volatile ingredients.
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