GENERAL GLASS TECHNOLOGY (EUROPEAN AUTUMN EDITION)

Whether you are a new entrant or a seasoned professional, this course is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the key glass-making technologies, from raw materials to the start of the forming process! This week-long, in-person training with about 20 industrial glass professionals and 6 trainers offers an excellent opportunity for networking, allowing participants to build valuable industry connections and exchange insights.

After training, you will better understand and control your glass production process. You will learn to improve glass properties by optimizing raw materials and improve redox-based issues affecting heat transfer, fining, foaming, and color. You will also be able to recognize, identify and resolve solid and gaseous defects effectively. You’ll be empowered to contribute to more sustainable and energy-efficient glass production practices.

Join the more than 1,000 professionals who have trusted in us over the last three decades.

Contents

• A visit to a glass factory
• Glass and furnace technology
• Glass structure and properties
• Raw materials and recycling
• Batch-to-melt conversion
• REACH directive
• Redox definitions
• Glass color
• Sulfate chemistry and fining
• Foaming
• Defects: bubbles and seeds
• Heat transfer
• Evaporation
• Furnace types and designs
• Process control
• NOx reduction
• Emissions
• Sustainability
• Electrical boosting
• Energy efficiency and carbon capture
• Refractory materials
• Defects: solid inclusions

Expand your professional network!
Our training program offers more than just knowledge; it’s an experience.
In addition to learning, we offer networking opportunities and industry-specific experiences to help you advance your career. With us, you’ll develop insights and connections to the world of glassmaking that go far beyond the classroom.

After the training you will
• Understand how various raw materials can be used to adjust your glass chemistry, properties and melting behavior
• Know how to react when redox-based issues occur that impact heat transfer, fining, foaming and color of the glass
• Select process design and operation parameters to achieve emission reductions, energy savings and improve sustainability of glass production
• Be prepared for future glass melting concepts

Trainers

Corinne Claireaux

Corinne Claireaux studied glass and materials chemistry in Rennes and obtained her PhD from the Sorbonne University in Paris in 2014. She worked as an internal trainer and R&D project leader for Saint-Gobain, improving or developing new glass formulations for different businesses and products (float, glass wool, glass-ceramics). She joined CelSian as a glass scientist and trainer in 2019.

Sjoerd Stelwagen

Sjoerd Stelwagen studied Chemical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology. Directly after his study he started as a Technical Specialist at the Furnace department of Ardagh Glass in Dongen, The Netherlands, where he later became Batch and Furnace Manager. He then evolved as EHS manager for the Benelux plants. With more than 16 years of practical glass making experience, he joined Celsian in 2021 to work as a project manager and trainer.

Johan Lotter

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.

Cristian Hernández

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.

GENERAL GLASS TECHNOLOGY (EUROPEAN AUTUMN EDITION)

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