CONFERENCE ON GLASS PROBLEMS 80 October 28–31, 2019 Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio USA GPC is the largest glass manufacturing event in North America, attracting global manufacturers and suppliers to exchange innovations and solutions. Organized by: Endorsed by: 1 Tri-Mer World Leader in Glass Emissions Control More installed systems than all other suppliers combined Nearly a decade in glass: container, flat glass, tableware The proven solution for air-fuel and oxy-fuel gas furnace emissions: PM, NOx, SOx, HCl, HF, metals, mercury, hex chrome, dioxins/furans, VOCs, CO Talk with Business Development Director Nick Evans, Booth 305, or call 989-627-1040 www.tri-mer.com 2 80 October 28–31, 2019 Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio USA THANK YOU SPONSORS! Bob Lipetz, MBA S. K. Sundaram, PhD Conference Director Program Director Glass Manufacturing Industry Council Alfred University Welcome to the 80th Conference on Glass Problems (GPC), an es- sential forum for the exchange of ideas and a reliable meeting place for the glass manufacturing industry. We have designed the GPC to provide maximum value in support of your professional goals. The leading trade association bridging glass segments, the Glass Manu- facturing Industry Council (GMIC), in partnership with Alfred University, the leading American glass teaching and research institution, co-orga- nize the conference, with programming direction provided by an active industry advisory board. GPC technical sessions address manufacturing issues, citing real world data from manufacturers and solutions providers. Additional value-rich resources are available, such as our two short courses on Refractories and on Fundamentals of Batch and Furnace Operations. The GMIC organized technical symposium, Sustainability in Glass Manufacturing, is presented as a full day session, which allows us to offer a deep dive into the topic. The GPC is a technical conference, and the proceedings manuscripts are made available to attendees and for publication. Nearly as valuable as what is learned in our technical sessions is, what is perhaps the best opportunity for glass manufacturing industry network- ing and exhibiting in North America, where leading solutions providers come together with all segments of glass manufacturers at our social events, booth exhibits, hospitality salons and booths. We are grateful for the sponsors who support the conference, for the time and effort of the conference organizers, and for you, the glass manufacturing industry professionals for which this conference is ded- icated. We trust you will find the 80th Conference on Glass Problems a valuable and rewarding experience. 3 October 28–31, 2019 80 Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio USA WHO IS GMIC CONTACT GMIC The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) is a trade associa- 550 Polaris Parkway | Suite 510 | Westerville, OH 43082 tion founded and funded by the glass industry to create opportuni- +1-614-523-3033 | [email protected] | www.gmic.org ties to advance competitiveness and profitability across all manufac- turing segments. GMIC includes among its members, representatives GMIC MISSION of container, fiber, flat, and specialty glass companies, as well as Facilitate, organize, and promote the interests economic growth and leading suppliers to the industry, research institutes, and industry sustainability of the glass industry through education and coopera- experts. GMIC provides beneficial services to companies, includ- tion in the areas of technology and the environment. ing enhancing companies’ business development and technical development, providing technical education, coordinating technical ALFRED UNIVERSITY initiatives, providing industry intelligence, workforce development, and promoting the usage and image of glass products. The Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University (AU) is If you are a glass industry manufacturer, supplier, or research orga- a leader in glass and ceramic education. Established in 1900 as the nization, and you are not presently a member, we encourage you to New York State School of Clayworking, the School has a long-standing join GMIC now, as an effective means to further your strategic goals history of providing industry a workforce well-educated in the man- in the industry. Contact GMIC’s Executive Director, Bob Lipetz, for full ufacturing of glass and ceramic materials. Today, the School offers BS information. and MS degrees in five disciplines: Biomaterials Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Glass Engineering Science, General Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering as well as doctoral GMIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE degrees in the materials disciplines. Executive Committee:Martin Goller, Corning, Incorporated, Presi- The School also serves industry by advancing the forefront of ceram- dent; Keith Bagarus, RoviSys, Inc., Immediate Past President; Scott ics and glass research. In addition to maintaining an active portfolio Cooper, O-I, Vice President; Andrew Richardson, Messer North of federally funded research, the faculty routinely collaborate with in- America, Treasurer; Bob Lipetz, GMIC; Secretary dustry or projects ranging from fundamental research through prod- uct/process development. Interactions with industry are conducted GMIC BOARD OF TRUSTEES through the Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) and Ryan Bockbrader, Libbey, Inc.; Kenneth Bratton, Bucher Emhart the Center for High Temperature Characterization (CHTC). The CACT Glass; Euan Evenson, Praxair, Inc.; Rod Gravley, Tri-Mer Corpora- facilitates collaboration between industry and academia with the goal tion; Rob Hofman, RoMan Manufacturing; Aaron Huber, Johns of creating economic impact for the CACT’s industrial partners. The Mansville; Marie Kistler, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; Lance CHCT is a user facility that provides researchers unparalleled access Lemings, Gallo Glass; Brian J. Naveken, Toledo Engineering Co. to equipment designed for characterizing materials in situ at high (TECO); Glenn Neff, Glass Service; Bruno Purnode, Owens Corning; temperatures. Rajiv Tiwary, Vitro Architectural Glass; Dave Ulmer, SORG Services More information about the Inamori School of Engineering: http:// USA engineering.alfred.edu GMIC STAFF Alastair Cormack, Professor Ceramic Engineering, Inamori School of Engineering , Alfred University Bob Lipetz, Executive Director Donna Banks, Executive Assistant S.K. Sundaram, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Engineer- ing, Alfred University The 81st Conference on Glass Problems October 26-29, 2020 | Columbus, Ohio The Exhibit and Technical Sessions will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. SAVE THE DATE The Hospitality Suites will be located across the street at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. PUBLICATION OF THE 80TH GPC PROCEEDINGS Following the 80th Conference on Glass Problems, attendees will be emailed instructions with a link on how to download the 80th GPC proceedings. GPC ADVISORY BOARD Kenneth Bratton, Emhart Glass Uyi Iyoha, Praxair, Inc. Adam Polcyn, Vitro Architectural Christopher Tournour, Corning, Chris Bloom, Owens Corning Bob Lipetz, GMIC Glass Incorporated Jan Schep Phillip Tucker Weijian Chen, Libbey, Inc. Larry McCloskey, Anchor Hocking , O-I , Johns Manville S.K. Sundaram James Uhlik Eric Dirlam, Ardagh Glass Glenn Neff, Glass Service USA, Inc. , Alfred University , TECO Justin Wang, Guardian 4 The leading edge of refractory technology Emhart Glass System for feeder expendables. Visit us at the Conference on Glass Problems October 28-31, 2019 Columbus, Ohio USA RATH, a worldwide active producer and provider of high quality refractories, offers you its comprehensive product range for the glass industrial applications. Covering the entire process chain, we deliver refractory and insulating materials for regenerator chambers, furnaces, distributors, forehearths and now – the original Emhart Glass System for feeder expendables. Read more at www.rath-group.com/glass glassproblemsconference.org PROGRAM SCHEDULE 9 – 10:30 a.m TECHNICAL SESSION: PLENARY Session Chairs: Bob Lipetz, MBA, Conference Director, Glass Manu- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019 facturing Industry Council and S. K. Sundaram, PhD, 6 p.m. GPC ADVISORY BOARD DINNER Program Director, Alfred University MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019 9 — 9:30 a.m. Chandra Mangalagiri, Vice President Global 12 – 4:30 p.m. STUDENT PLANT TOUR – Engineering, Libbey, Inc. – Glass Industry OWENS CORNING NEWARK Today: Challenges & Opportunities 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. Ludovic Valette, Vice-President, Global SHORT COURSES R&D, Owens-Illinois – The Need for Columbus Hilton Downtown Hotel Innovation in the Glass Continer Industry FUNDAMENTALS OF BATCH AND FURNACE OPERATIONS 10:30 – 11 a.m. BREAK & EXHIBITING Monday, October 28, 2019 | Noon – 5 p.m. 11 – 12:30 p.m. TECHNICAL SESSION: PLENARY Instructor: C. Philip Ross, President, Glass Industry Consulting Session Chairs: Bob Lipetz, MBA, Conference Director, Glass International (GICI) Manufacturing Industry Council and S. K. Sundaram, PhD, Program The course is an introduction to the principles of commercial glass Director, Alfred University production employed in Batch & Furnace operations by US Glass 11 – 11:30 a.m. Hisashi Kobayashi, PhD, Senior Corporate producers. Raw Materials, Glass Technology & Properties, Melt- Fellow, Praxair, Inc. – Future of Oxy-Fuel ing Furnaces, and Environmental Issues will all be touched upon. Glass Melting: Oxygen Production, Energy Suggested attendees could be vendors or