INDUCTION MELTER FOR GLASS MELTING AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING INDUCTION-BASED MELTERS

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15504070

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Described herein are systems and methods for heating and melting glass through the use of induction based heating and methods for forming a fiberglass strand. An exemplary induction melter system for melting glass can include a melting vessel and a heated drain. The melting vessel can include a crucible, a first induction coil positioned around at least a portion of the crucible, and a first electromagnetic current generator coupled to the first induction coil. The heated drain can be coupled to the melting vessel, and the heated drain can include a drain tube, a second induction coil positioned around at least a portion of the drain tube, and a second electromagnetic current generator coupled to the second induction coil.

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PPG IND OHIO INCOHIO USA

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Kang, Guosheng Allison Park, US 1 9
Meng, Jian Gastonia, US 66 744

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