FLOAT GLASS MELTING AND FORMING (ADVANCED TRAINING)
7 - 10 November 2022
09:00 - 17:30 CET
BE SURE TO REGISTER BEFORE October 4
St Helens area (UK)
The training is dedicated to everyone in float glass production who needs a high-level understanding of the melting and forming processes of float glass.
A general overview will be given of the main characteristics of float glass production focusing on the melting and forming operation, with the defects related to these processes also described.
Contents:
- Float glass properties
- Melting, fining and homogenization
- Combustion and emissions
- Furnace operation
- Energy consumption
- Interactive session on some float glass melting parameters
- Furnace operation and defects
- Float glass forming basics
- Float bath chemistry
- Float bath related defects
Trainers
Johan Lotter
Johan Lotter obtained a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand. He worked at PFG building glass as a furnace engineer, technical expert, and manager of the technical department of two plants. He developed a large experience in raw materials, melting and floating process and defect analysis. He is now working as a CFD Engineer and trainer at CelSian.
Price
The price per participant is 2.500 EUR. This is the equivalent of 5 tons of glass.
When onsite, price includes 4 lunches and 1 dinner. It excludes tax and duties.
Are you joining with 5 other colleagues? The 6th participant can join for free. Contact us to get a 15% discount.
