A New Look At Flow In Glass Tanks

Mechanical currents are considered to be more important than convection currents at high pull rates. Glass flow will be directly proportional to lack of resistance to suck flow. Side and end port furnace characteristics are discussed and design changes for improved flow are suggested.

Author
R.W. Hopkins
Origin
Unknown
Journal Title
Cer Ind 1956 66 (6) 84-7, 101
Sector
Primary Papers
Class
PP 681

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A New Look At Flow In Glass Tanks
Cer Ind 1956 66 (6) 84-7, 101
PP 681
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