Glass Furnace Temperature Upgrade Saves $31,000 and Reduces Maintenance
Glass Furnace Temperature Upgrade Saves $31,000 and Reduces Maintenance
2 PagesGLASS INDUSTRY For more information: www.EmersonProcess.com/Rosemount/ © 2006 Rosemount Inc. All rights reserved Glass Furnace Temperature Upgrade Saves $31,000 and Reduces Maintenance RESULTS • Saved $21,000 in labor costs • Saved $10,000 in material costs • Reduced calibration frequency • Improved accuracy and process throughput APPLICATION Glass furnace temperature monitoring and control CUSTOMER Manufacturer of glass products in North America CHALLENGE The manufacturer upgraded 12 vapor deposition furnaces which they use to produce high quality glass products. The re-instrumentation of these processes was done in an effort to improve product quality, increase product throughput, and lower their overall operating costs. The temperature application on each furnace consists of 16 mon
