The Influence Of Batch Segregation And Bulk Flow On Glass Quality

This paper discusses the various mechanisms by which glass batch can segregate, as well as methods for addressing or preventing common batch segregation problems. The basic flow patterns that occur during gravity discharge from silos and bins will be covered, differences of which can have a strong influence on segregation in the resulting stream of material. Examples of segregation behaviour in industrial settings will be included, as well as methods for characterising materials with respect to segregation tendencies and flow properties, the results of which are applied in a solution method.