GPC is the largest glass manufacturing event in North America, att racti ng global manufacturers and suppliers to exchange innovati ons and soluti ons. “Ready for a Tri-Mer?” Controls PM, SOx, NOx and more with a single integrated system Visit us in booth #201-203 The New Standard for Glass or contact: Kevin Moss, Business Development Director Furnace Emissions Control 989.321.2991 l [email protected] www.tri-mer.com Since 1960 Factory and Headquarters: 1400 Monroe Street • P.O. Box 730 • Owosso, MI 48867 ©2015 Tri-Mer Corp. 2 “Ready for a Tri-Mer?” Conference on Glass Problems organized by Glass Manufacturing Industry Council & Alfred University Welcome to the 76th Conference on Glass Problems (GPC), a content-rich, technically oriented conference, designed as a SAVE THE DATE high-value resource for the glass manufacturing industry 77th Conference on professional. The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council, in partnership with Alfred University, co-organize the Glass Problems conference, with programming directi on provided by an Robert Weisenburger Lipetz, MBA November 7-10, 2016 Conference Director industry advisory board. As a result, GPC off ers a wealth Columbus, Ohio Glass Manufacturing Industry Council of resources. Technical sessions are designed to cite real The exhibit and technical sessions will take place world data from manufacturers and soluti ons providers. at the Greater Columbus Conventi on Center. Additi onal resources are available, such as our popular short courses, this year in operati ons, combusti on, and The Hospitality Suites will be located fracturing. A symposium on Forming in Glass Manufacturing across the street at the makes use of an enti re day to examine the criti cal processes Hilton Columbus Downton. and latest technologies in depth. You will fi nd the most extensive platf orm for glass manufacturing S. K. Sundaram, PhD industry networking and exhibiti ng in North America, with extensive vendor Program Director booths, hospitality salons, hospitality booths, and social events. Alfred University The Conference on Glass Problems is organized by the glass manufacturing industry for the glass manufacturing professional seeking a wealth of high-value resources in one event. Welcome to the 76th Conference on Glass Problems. THANK YOU SPONSORS! Visit us in booth #201-203 The New Standard for Glass or contact: Kevin Moss, Business Development Director Furnace Emissions Control 989.321.2991 l [email protected] www.tri-mer.com 3 glassproblemsconference.org Conference on Glass Problems organized by Glass Manufacturing Industry Council & Alfred University WHO IS GMIC ALFRED UNIVERSITY The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) is a trade associati on The Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University (AU) is a of the glass industry that includes among its members, representati ves leader in glass and ceramic educati on. Established in 1900 as the New of all four sectors: container, fi ber, fl at and specialty glass companies as York State School of Clayworking, the school has a long-standing history well as leading suppliers to the industry, research insti tutes, and industry of providing industry a workforce well-educated in the manufacturing of experts. Our goal is to promote the interest, growth, and sustainability of glass and ceramic materials. Today, the school off ers BS and MS degrees in the glass industry. GMIC does for individual companies what they can’t fi ve disciplines: Biomaterials Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Glass Engi- easily do on their own—provide technical educati on, coordinate techni- neering Science, General Materials Science and Engineering and Mechani- cal initi ati ves, advocate with lawmakers, and promote the usage and im- cal Engineering as well as doctoral degrees in the materials disciplines. age of glass products as a vital part of society around the globe. The school also serves industry by advancing the forefront of ceramics If you are a glass industry manufacturer, supplier, or research organiza- and glass research. In additi on to maintaining an acti ve portf olio of fed- ti on, and you are not presently a member, we encourage you to join erally funded research, the faculty routi nely collaborate with industry or GMIC now to ensure the vitality of the industry through your support projects ranging from fundamental research through product/process of the industry’s trade associati on. Membership dues are based on development. Interacti ons with industry are conducted through the company size and category. Contact GMIC’s Executi ve Director, Robert Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) and the Center for High Weisenburger Lipetz, for full informati on. Temperature Characterizati on (CHTC). The CACT facilitates collaborati on between industry and academia with the goal of creati ng economic im- GMIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE pact for the CACT’s industrial partners. The CHCT is a user facility that Steve Weiser, Owens-Illinois, President; Keith Bagarus, RoviSys, Imme- provides research, and unparalleled access to equipment designed for characterizing materials in the situ at high temperatures. diate Past President; Brian Navaken, Toledo Engineering Company, Inc., Vice President; Rob Hofman, Roman Manufacturing, Treasurer; Robert For more informati on about the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering: Weisenburger Lipetz, GMIC, htt p://engineering.alfred.edu Secretary Doreen Edwards, Dean, Inamori School of Engineering Alfred University, [email protected] GMIC BOARD OF TRUSTEES K. Sundaram, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Aaron Huber, Johns Manville; Andrew Richardson, Linde; Andrew Alfred University, [email protected] Zamurs, Rio Tinto Minerals; Bruno Purnode, Owens Corning; Dave Ulmer, SORG Services, USA; Elmer Sperry, Libbey; Euan Evenson, Praxair, Inc.; Ken Bratt on, Emhart Glass; Marti n Goller, Corning Incorporated; GPC ADVISORY BOARD Mohan Rajaram, Hollingsworth & Vose Fiber Co.; Steve Olesen, World Andrew Zamurs, Rio Tinto Minerals Kitchen; Rajiv Tiwary, PPG; Steve Badger, Pitt sburgh Corning; Susan Bruno Purnode, Owens Corning Jones, Anheuser Busch Elmer Sperry, Libbey GMIC STAFF Glenn Neff , Glass Service USA, Inc. Robert Weisenburger Lipetz, Executi ve Director James Uhlik, Toledo Engineering Company, Inc. Donna M. Banks, Executi ve Assistant Jans Schepp, Owens-Illinois Kenneth Bratt on, Emhart Glass CONTACT GMIC Larry McCloskey, Anchor Hocking 600 N. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 210 Westerville, OH 43082 Laura Lowe, HarbinsonWalker Internati onal +1-614-523-3033 | [email protected] | www.gmic.org Marti n Goller, Corning, Incorporated GMIC MISSION Phillip Tucker, Johns Manville Facilitate, organize and promote the interests, economic growth, and Robert Weisenburger Lipetz, GMIC sustainability of the glass industry through educati on and cooperati on in S.K. Sundaram, Alfred University the areas of technology, and the environment. Uyi Iyoha, Praxair, Inc. Warren Curti ,s PPG PUBLICATION OF THE 76TH GPC PROCEEDINGS Registered att endees of the 76th Conference on Glass Problems will receive a bound copy of the proceedings, published by The American Ceramic Society and Wiley, and shipped to you by mid-2016. 4 GPC Program Ad 9-15 outlines.indd 1 8/29/15 9:59 AM glassproblemsconference.org 5 GPC Program Ad 9-15 outlines.indd 1 8/29/15 9:59 AM 76th Conference on Glass Problems glassproblemsconference.org SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Monday, November 2, 2015 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registrati on 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registrati on 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Exhibiti ng 12:00 – 4:30 p.m. Student Plant Tour 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Environmental Session 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Fundamentals of Batch and Furnace 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Exhibiti ng Operati ons 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Modeling Session 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Combusti on 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Exhibiti ng 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Breakage Analysis of Glass Containers 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Forming Session 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Student Meeti ng 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. GMIC Member Meeti ng 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suites at Hilton Thursday, November 5, 2015 Tuesday, November 3, 2015 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registrati on 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registrati on 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Forming Technology in Glass 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Exhibiti ng Manufacturing 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Energy and Glass Melti ng Session 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Exhibiti ng 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Batching Session 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch & Exhibiti ng 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Combusti on, Refractories, and Sensors Session 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Exhibiti ng 7:30 – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suites at Hilton PROGRAM SCHEDULE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 8 – 8:45 a.m. EXHIBITING 8:45 – 9 a.m. OPENING REMARKS 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. GPC ADVISORY BOARD DINNER – Robert Weisenburger Lipetz, GPC MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015 Conference Director, Executi ve Director, 12 – 4:30 p.m. STUDENT PLANT TOUR – Glass Manufacturing Industry Council ANCHOR HOCKING – S. K. Sundaram, GPC Program Direc- tor, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Kazuo Short Courses Inamori School of Engineering, The 12 – 5:00 p.m. New York State College of Ceramics, FUNDAMENTALS OF BATCH AND FURNACE OPERATIONS – Alfred University Room C-121 9 – 10:30 a.m. Instructor: C. Philip Ross, President, Glass Industry Consulti ng TECHNICAL SESSION: ENERGY AND GLASS MELTING Internati onal (GICI) Session Chairs: Jan Schep, Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Elmer Sperry, COMBUSTION – Room C-122 Libbey Instructor: Kevin Lievre, Glass Industry Consultant – The 9 – 9:30 a.m. Dr. Hong Li, Senior Staff Scienti st, PPG content of this class is jointly developed by John Connors, Industries, Inc.