Glass manufacturing – Processes – Fining or homogenizing molten glass
Patent
1988-10-31
1989-07-18
Kellogg, Arthur
Glass manufacturing
Processes
Fining or homogenizing molten glass
65 325, 65135, 65136, 65141, C03B 5225
Patent
active
048490040
ABSTRACT:
In a process for refining molten glass or the like by vacuum, the collapse of foam is accelerated by periodically applying a surge of pressure that disrupts foam stability. Preferably, the surge is a short pulse of lower pressure.
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Foster Homer R.
Hanekamp David A.
Schwenninger Ronald L.
Kellogg Arthur
Millman Dennis G.
PPG Industries Inc.
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