ELECTRIC MELTING OF GLASS (SPRING INTRODUCTORY TRAINING)

Electricity will play a major role in the ongoing energy transition to reduce CO2 emissions. Although electric melting of glass is an old technology, many aspects have to be considered to create an efficient system that is suitable for each specific glass production.

This course focuses on electric melting in general, from the electrical grid down to the electrodes and finally into the melter. The objective of the course is to provide you with a pragmatic level of understanding of the whole melting system.

Contents:

Electric melting, heat transfer, and energy
Purpose of electrical boosting, from sustainability to flexibility
Melting zone, barrier, throat, and feeder boosting
Electrode material, types, holder, and cooling systems
Positioning of electrodes (in and outside the furnace)

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Sjoerd Stelwagen

Sjoerd Stelwagen studied Chemical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology. Directly after his study he started as a Technical Specialist at the Furnace department of Ardagh Glass in Dongen, The Netherlands, where he later became Batch and Furnace Manager. He then evolved as EHS manager for the Benelux plants. With more than 16 years of practical glass making experience, he joined Celsian in 2021 to work as a project manager and trainer.

ELECTRIC MELTING OF GLASS (SPRING INTRODUCTORY TRAINING)

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