BUBBLE DIAGNOSIS (INTRODUCTORY TRAINING)

Penny Marson studied Glass Science and Technology at Sheffield University. She worked in development and process improvement for TV and lighting glass applications at Philips. She joined CelSian in 2012 concentrating on glass melting projects in the lab. As a consultant, researcher and trainer, she loves the challenge to apply experimental work to assist manufacturers in improving their performance while decreasing their environmental footprint.

Cristian Hernández graduated as a Materials Engineer from the University of Antioquia, Colombia. Then he obtained a Master’s degree in Metallurgical and Materials Science at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He worked for 8 years as a Glass Science engineer at OI for different plants in South America, supporting them in color changes, glass quality issues, furnace and batch house ramp-ups, raw materials standardization and implementation of new ones. He joined Celsian as a Project leader acting as a supporter and technical advisor.

Johan Lotter obtained a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand. He worked at PFG building glass as a furnace engineer, technical expert, and manager of the technical department of two plants. He developed a large experience in raw materials, melting and floating process and defect analysis. He is now working as a CFD Engineer and trainer at CelSian.