Process and apparatus for refining molten glass
US9776904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B5/2356
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process and an apparatus for refining molten glass that includes a housing having a vertically oriented longitudinal axis and a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Molten glass is received at an upper end of the housing and is discharged from a lower end of the housing. A guide extends at least partway across the housing and directs molten glass in a generally downward direction through the housing and in a parallel or oblique direction relative to the transverse axis of the housing.
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