Benefit From Viewing The Dance Of The Batch

Computer models of glass furnaces have yielded important information, providing an excellent overview of glass flows. Models are especially useful for describing the action in places that can never be seen, including the waist area of a float tank, transitioning from the refiner to the working end. At Teco, computer models have enough value for the organisation to employ 36 large PCs running simulations for clients, allowing various "what if" scenarios to be run. This article explains why batch charging is key to quality and efficiency.