Physical modeling is used in combination with mathematical modeling, especially in the field of glass homogenization, stirring and forming. This type of modeling provides an understanding of the physical phenomenon of the glass processes.

Physical modeling is the study of natural process.
It is governed by natural science law.
It is a reality that can be monitored.

        

Glass Homogenization & Glass Delivery

• Visualisation of flow patterns in mixing area
• Optimization of the stirrers
• Determination of the critical streamline
• Head losses created by stirrers
• Interaction between stirrers, or tube and plunge, during gob formation
• Dead area in the spout

                                           
SHORT PASS FLOW                                                                      DEAD AREA IN SPOUT

 

                                         
                                                 INTERACTION OF GOBBER AND STIRRER

Models of Forming Processes

• Visualization of flow patterns in the mold
• Definition of the shape and dimensions of the forming tools
• Verification of forming conditions (i.e. viscosities in defined points)                            
  

                                                 

                                                      DESIGN OF FORMING TOOLS
                                                      FOR REQUIRED SHAPE

Glass Furnace Physical Model

• Visualization of flow patterns in the furnace
• Influence of boosting and bubbling
• Comparison of mathematical and physical models
  

                               
BACK CURRENT                                                                        BUBBLING

Platinum Delivery & Homogenization Systems

• Design of platnum (Pt) delivery systems for special glasses and glass processes
• Tuning of Pt system from point of hydrodynamic losses and dimensions of Pt parts
• Made-to-order stirrers for Pt delivery system
• Design of homogenization and refining tubes