Advanced temperature measurement system for the US glass industry melt tanks and delivery system. Phase 1 (final) report

摘要

Improved temperature measurement in the melting and delivery systems of the glass making process will aid in energy conservation. The ''Needs Analysis'' survey found the greatest problem was the inability to identify in situ decalibration (drift). Phase I objectives are: a more rugged reliable sensor; high quality inner protective sheath; improved data transmission hardened to the melt tank environs; a system that reduces or eliminates drift; and an improved outer protection sheath. Results show that 4 of the 5 problem areas have been resolved; with the help of the Univ. of Missouri-Rolla's materials group, the fifth may be solvable. The major identified problem, the inability to identify in-situ drift has been solved.