Method and apparatus for homogenizing a glass melt

Details Method and apparatus for homogenizing a glass melt Method and apparatus for homogenizing a glass melt

2007-10-16

2010-06-15

Halpern, Mark (Department: 1791)

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Fining or homogenizing molten glass

C065S135300, C065S346000, C065S178000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735340

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed toward a method of reducing contamination of a glass melt by oxide particulates, such as particulates of platinum oxide, which may condense on the inside surfaces of a stir chamber, particularly the stir shaft, and fall back into the glass melt. The method includes causing a flow of gas through an annular space between the shaft and the chamber cover. In one embodiment, the flow of gas through the annular space is caused by drawing a vacuum in the chamber. An apparatus for practicing the method is also provided.

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