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TEMPERATURE AND GAS SENSING SOLUTIONS
Temperature and gas sensing solutions

GLASS MELTING

enables operators to maintain Melting Tank
efficient and stable operation of The melting tank is where the
the melting tank. Typical ther- process starts with sand, lime- is essential for longevity.
mocouples deteriorate over time stone, soda ash, and cullet feed Monitoring the temperatures
and can be unreliable. Infrared into a furnace for melting. of the bridgewall and port arch
pyrometers measure tempera- Because of the high tempera- can also provide information on
ture without contact and remain tures and corrosive molten glass the furnace condition.
outside high temperature zones, required for this process, protect-
providing long-term stability ing the expensive bottom refrac- Checking roof temperature
and reliability. tory from excessive temperature Challenges: Ensure the stability

FLAT GLASS

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