Apparatus and method for reducing defects in glass melt systems

An apparatus and method for manufacturing a glass article includes a conduit of precious metal or precious metal alloy that encloses molten glass. The apparatus and method also includes a channel positioned inside or proximate the conduit that flows a defect inhibiting fluid therethrough. The channe...

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Hauptverfasser: GOLLER, MARTIN HERBERT, MORSE, MATTHEW CARL
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Sprache:chi ; eng
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Zusammenfassung:An apparatus and method for manufacturing a glass article includes a conduit of precious metal or precious metal alloy that encloses molten glass. The apparatus and method also includes a channel positioned inside or proximate the conduit that flows a defect inhibiting fluid therethrough. The channel includes at least one orifice positioned proximate a free surface of the molten glass from which flows the defect inhibiting fluid.