Supervisory Advanced Control of Glass Melters by GS Expert System II

Advanced control is one of the most important tools to increase glass quality and production in existing furnaces. This paper describes a method of how advanced control can be applied in glass industry. One practical experience of advanced control by GS Expert System II on a forehearth is shown and explained. The present state of control in glass industry is very poor, therefore the potential increase in benefits by advanced control systems is very high for the glass production system.