You should attend if you are interested in:
- Batch decarbonization, bubble formation, and interaction with the glass melt
- Bubble ascent and glass flow velocities
- Gas solubility, chemical fining and refining
- Physical fining
- Reboil mechanisms
- Downstream sources of gases and forming bubbles
- Practical guidelines in case of bubble upset
What you take away:
- Have a step-by-step approach to detect and resolve bubble problems
- Understand the many origins of bubbles
- Comprehend the numerous chemical and physical phenomena that contribute to bubble removal
- Understand how experimental and numerical tools can help identify and resolve root causes in the event of a bubble crisis
Level of seniority
This training is meant for batch, furnace and quality team members who must deliver good quality glass, support and make decisions in case of a bubble upset. They will get a better understanding of the phenomenon at stake and sharper troubleshooting abilities.
Cristian Hernández
Cristian Hernández graduated as a Materials Engineer from the University of Antioquia, Colombia. Then he obtained a Master’s degree in Metallurgical and Materials Science at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He worked for 8 years as a Glass Science engineer at OI for different plants in South America, supporting them in color changes, glass quality issues, furnace and batch house ramp-ups, raw materials standardization and implementation of new ones. He joined Celsian as a Project leader acting as a supporter and technical advisor.
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.