Method and apparatus for minimizing inclusions in a glass making process
US9284209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B17/064
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for forming a glass sheet with reduced zircon inclusions in the glass sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises heating elements distributed vertically between the weirs of a forming wedge and the root of the forming wedge, and wherein a thermal barrier is disposed between adjacent heating elements. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.
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