This paper describes ProfilleExpert, a model predictive control software for simultaneous control of glass and atmosphere temperature profiles in forehearths. The task of ProfileExpert is first to improve glass quality by a more tighter control of the production process, and secondly to improve flexibility in production by fully automated load and product changes. Thirdly, it aims to improve process performance by optimised process operations.
Origin
Siemens Ag & Ipcos Technology
Journal Title
Int Glass Journal 116/2001 31-36
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 1818