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Precise monitoring of viscosity during the melting process is crucial for quality assurance in quartz glass production. In this project, a Sensor Technology<\/strong><\/a> TorqSense torque transducer (SGR541) was used to enable real-time conclusions to be drawn about material homogeneity, purity and the progress of material bonding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In modern glass technology, precise control of melting conditions is of fundamental importance: the viscosity of a melt in particular has a decisive influence on its further processing, quality and homogeneity. In the laboratory, viscosities are often determined using rotational viscometers: a spindle is rotated at a constant speed in the sample, the required torque is measured and the viscous resistance \u2013 i.e. the viscosity \u2013 is determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our customer’s project, this concerns the melting of quartz glass. Viscosity is not only a measure of fluidity but also allows conclusions to be drawn about the internal state of the melt \u2013 for example, cavities (air bubbles) or incomplete material bonding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focusing on precision glass components to improve the manufacturing process for quartz glass in terms of quality and process reliability. The challenge was that the glass is first melted at high temperatures and then has to reach a defined viscosity zone for further processing. Only in this range can it be guaranteed that the melt is homogeneous (no air bubbles), the connection or fusion of different material batches has taken place completely, the transition to the shaping or quenching\/pre-forming process starts reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The objective was to reliably monitor the viscosity of the quartz glass melt in order to detect deviations in the melting process at an early stage and to establish process-reliable feedback for control and quality assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The viscosity of molten glass plays a key role in processing, as it determines the flowability and thus the moulding behaviour, bubble removal, degassing and homogenisation. In the case of quartz glass, the conditions are particularly demanding with: high temperatures and viscosities having a strong influence on the viscosity curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TorqSense SGR541 was chosen because of its great robustness against extreme process conditions (temperatures, thermal shocks, possible vibrations) in the melting range of quartz glass with separate sensor unit and electronics. Calibration was performed using reference samples or model melts in order to map the torque \u2194 viscosity relationship in detail in the specific process setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sensor was integrated into the process \u2014 typically between the motor\/agitator (or melt mixing system) and the impeller (or melt stirrer) \u2014 and connected to the process control system in real time. Since torque transducers can be sensitive to lateral forces, double bearings should be used to avoid transverse forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relevant target values for viscosity were defined together with the customer, e.g., a range from x to y Pa\u00b7s at temperature T, at which the melt is considered homogeneous and no bubbles are mobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference curves were created using laboratory or pilot melts with known compositions and viscosity values. This allowed the sensor output to be mapped to absolute or relative viscosity (see Basics: Torque \u2194 Viscosity at constant speed conditions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sensor continuously provided torque data from which the viscosity was derived. Trend analysis enabled early detection of deviations \u2013 for example, if the viscosity did not fall within the target range, which could indicate trapped bubbles or incomplete mixing of the material batches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As soon as the measured viscosity deviated from the target curve, measures were taken immediately: adjustment of the temperature, extension of the stirring time, addition of degassing (refining), or even return of the batch for reprocessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The introduction of monitoring using SGR541 had the following positive effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The melt<\/strong> could be continuously monitored for homogeneity and freedom from bubbles. Deviations were detected early and corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data <\/strong>obtained (torque\/viscosity curves) provided valuable insights into the behaviour of the quartz glass melt, enabling future process optimizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method is also used successfully in other applications \u2014 e.g., plaster mixtures, coal slurries, and liquids containing magnetic particles \u2014 where conventional viscometers fail and viscosity monitoring is required. In industries such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals \u2014 e.g., in the manufacture of shampoos or medical solutions\u2014it is also important to monitor viscosity during mixing. This allows you to determine when the process is complete and the desired consistency has been achieved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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