Analysis and optimization for the process of glass tempering using autoclave

G E Valencia,Y D Cardenas,C H Acevedo

doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1126/1/012021

Abstract

A mathematical analysis of the glass tempering process was carried out using an autoclave, varying the operating parameters of the system. It was found that the process time can be reduced by up to 3.23% by changing the resistance to 15Ω, but increasing the resistance more than this value would mean compromising the quality of the final product. Thus, it is advisable to make variations of the resistance between 10Ω and15Ω, which will allow the optimization of the process time and pressures without affecting the quality of the result.

Highlights

Autoclave is one of the oldest and most widely used processes for a wide range of composite materials [1]
Due to the advantages offered by the autoclave process, a quantitative study was made of the effects of its use in different applications, including the implications of its use in brick production with respect to the mechanical strength [3] or in the reactivity that may offer additives to concrete [4]
A study was carried out to compare the effects of autoclave sterilization and cold chemical sterilization on the deflection characteristics of a load on coated wires [5]

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Introduction

Autoclave is one of the oldest and most widely used processes for a wide range of composite materials [1]. Considering the advantages of the type of heating offered in this process, its use refers to the area of engineering, it is widely used in the branch of industry, medicine and domestic. The induction heating of this process is applied uniformly on the body to be heated, such that the heating is optimal and at a higher speed. Due to the advantages offered by the autoclave process, a quantitative study was made of the effects of its use in different applications, including the implications of its use in brick production with respect to the mechanical strength [3] or in the reactivity that may offer additives to concrete [4]. A study was carried out to compare the effects of autoclave sterilization and cold chemical sterilization on the deflection characteristics of a load on coated wires [5]

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