Inventors:
Ronald L. Schwenninger - Ridgeley WV
David A. Hanekamp - Cumberland MD
Homer R. Foster - Kittanning PA
Assignee:
PPG Industries, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
C03B 5225
Abstract:
In a process for refining molten glass or the like by vacuum, the collapse of foam is accelerated by periodically applying a surge of pressure that disrupts foam stability. Preferably, the surge is a short pulse of lower pressure.