GLASS

CONDITIONING
SYSTEMS
DISTRIBUTORS & FOREHEARTHS

Distributors and forehearths are glass condition- est possible temperature homogeneity (K-factor) of
ing systems, which are vital components of a glass the gob. Glass conditioning always and without ex-
melting plant. They are cooling, homogenising and ception starts in the distributor and is continued and
forwarding the molten glass to the production ma- completed in the forehearth. Therefore the HORN®
chines. The HORN® glass conditioning systems allow distributors and forehearths are interconnected sys-
specific conditioning of the molten glass for each tems and are engineered as single units for the con-
particular forming process while ensuring the high- ditioning process.

DISTRIBUTOR GCS® SERIES 100

GLASS CONDITIONING SYSTEM

DESIGN: COOLING SYSTEMS:

• Higher superstructure at the entrance zone – crown Several natural or forced cooling systems are available
execution which are adapted to the design of each distributor:

• Flat cover blocks at downstream zones • Radiation openings

• Optimally calculated distances from the furnace • Direct cooling system (individually adjustable)
centreline to each forehearth to minimise the risk of
glass flow short-circuiting and to optimise the
forehearth entrance temperature
FEATURES
• Differentiated control sections for accurate
temperature adjustment
• “Blind” connection possible for the
DIMENSIONS: subsequent installation of an additional
forehearth
• Width individually customised depending on total
pull, required temperatures and residence time • Opening for the glass level measuring
device
• Length individually customised to available space,
number and arrangement of forehearths • Tailor-made for optimised pre-conditioning
of the glass
• Depth individually customised depending on total
pull, required temperatures, residence time and • Different cooling systems are available and
glass colour adapted to the specific requirements
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FOREHEARTH GCS® SERIES 200

GLASS CONDITIONING SYSTEM

DESIGN: RADIATION OPENINGS:

• The superstructure is designed for optimal • Radiation openings are provided in the forehearth
combustion system performance superstructure at each cooling zone

• Modular construction system to achieve optimal • Openings are sized according to the required cool-
thermal homogeneity combined with minimum ing and are located at the beginning of each zone
energy output
• The heat radiation through the opening can be
• Used for up to 50 t/d varied by adjusting the damper

DIMENSIONS:

• Typical length starts at 10 ft

• Standard width from 16” to 26”

• Standard glass depth of 4” to 6”

• T-type, F-type or Y-type for tandem production

available, depending on machinery layout

FEATURES

• Fast and effective cooling with radiation

openings Cross section of forehearth GCS® 200

• Refractory can be designed for additional

stirrers, VARI-DRAIN® or forehearth
boosting
FOREHEARTH GCS® SERIES 301-ADVANCED

GLASS CONDITIONING SYSTEM

DESIGN: DIMENSIONS:

• The GCS® Series 301-advanced design allows a wide • Typical length starts at 16 ft
range of gob temperatures required to produce
different sized articles • Standard width from 36” to 54”

• Special roof cover block for area separation along • T-type, F-type or Y-type for tandem production
the control zones: available, depending on machinery layout

> Separated boundary areas to heat the glass par- AVAILABLE COOLING SYSTEMS:
ticularly at the side of the forehearth
• Direct superstructure air cooling
> Separated central section to guide direct
cooling air • Indirect superstructure air cooling

• Improved thermal homogeneity through optimised • Indirect bottom cooling

transition between equalising zone and spout

• Roof design with indirect centreline cooling

• Use of high-performance insulating refractories

• High-end glass conditioning

Cross section of forehearth GCS® 301-advanced

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1 2

Longitudinal section of forehearth GCS® 301-advanced

3 1. Direct superstructure cooling

2. Indirect superstructure cooling

3. Indirect bottom cooling

3D model of
forehearth GCS® 301-advanced

FEATURES

• High thermal homogeneity (THI) for flint

glass and coloured glass (incl. HORN®
forehearth boosting)

• Refractory can be designed for additional

HORN® stirrers, VARI-DRAIN® or
HORN® forehearth boosting

• High flexibility

• Wide range of production processes

• Superior glass conditioning

OPTIONS

STEEL WORK COOLING EQUIPMENT FOR DISTRIBUTORS AND

FOREHEARTHS
• Assembly of the forehearths follows conventional
design • Customised cooling fan layout

• Substructure refractories are enclosed in steel casings • Alternatively two central cooling air fans for all air cool-
ing systems, one in operation and one as stand-by
• Braced frames support the superstructure
• Radiation and/or flue gas openings can be operated
REFRACTORIES manually or automatically

• Designed to meet modern technical requirements MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM

to achieve optimal thermal homogeneity combined
with minimum energy requirement • Fully automatic temperature control loops in each zone

• Channel blocks of zircon mullite, fused cast AZS or • Spout heating can be controlled manually or automat-
alumina material ically

• Forehearth superstructure in sillimanite material and • Different types of temperature measurements (thermo-
premium insulating refractory materials couples or pyrometers) are available for each zone

CORA® MIXTURE HEATING SYSTEM • Grid-measurement in equalising zone with K-factor

calculation, according to Emhart 9 point formula
• Constant air/gas Ratio
• All measuring and control instrumentation housed in a
• Safety switch-off system (in accordance with completely assembled and wired control panel
DIN EN 746-2)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR FOREHEARTHS
• Automatic lambda control (optional) GCS® 200 & 301-ADVANCED

• Preassembled skids for easy installation including • HORN® drainage system VARI-DRAIN®
pipework
• Stirrer system in equalising zone
• Used at distributors and forehearths (GCS® Series
200 and 301-advanced) • Forehearth boosting in equalising zone

GCS® 100 GCS® 200 GCS® 301-ADVANCED GCS® ALL ELECTRICAL

CORA® heating system O X X –

Indirect electrical heating system O – – X
Direct electrical heating system O – – X
Radiation openings O O O –
Waste gas openings O X X –
Indirect air cooling – O O O
Direct air cooling O – O –
Indirect bottom air cooling – – O O
Stirrer unit – O O O
Equalising - Boosting – O O O

Key: X : included O : available – : not available

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HORN® all electric forehearth with indirect SiC heating HORN® all electric forehearth with direct molybdenum
elements (cross section) electrodes (cross section)

Different arrangements of state-of-the-art HORN® glass conditioning systems

A sophisticated arrangement for two tandem machines based on HORN® conditioning systems (top view)

CFD Modelling case of forehearth

GCS® 301-advanced gas fired (longitudinal section)
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The key to HORN®’s extensive expertise in all fields of glass melting technology is the
profound understanding of each detail within the entire process, making HORN® the
specialist for technological progress and innovation for each aspect of a glass plant.
In addition to its knowhow about individual elements such as furnaces, HORN® has
expanded its services to become a one-stop supplier for turn-key plants. From initial
planning to full operation – HORN® stands by you all the way.

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HORN® GLASS INDUSTRIES AG

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