The ‘Compendium of Glass Melting’ has been launched at the Society of Glass Technology’s Furnace Solutions 7 conference.

This Compendium represents a unique achievement – a CD-based document that contains papers, PowerPoint presentations and lecture materials that cover both the basic science and the practical aspects of glass melting.

Containing almost 100 papers and presentations, by over 60 authors, it represents more than 1,000 man-years of practical knowledge and experience - in all aspects of glass melting science and technology.  

With almost 2,500 pages, this 'Compendium' is probably the world's single largest collection of science, technology and information - relating to glass melting

Contributing authors, both industrial and academic, are from around the world – each an expert in their own field.

The sections include:

• A glassmaking glossary
• The science and properties of glasses
• Industrial overview - the technology and economics of glass melting
• Raw materials, Glass compositions and Batch formulations
• Furnace design and Energy efficiency
• Furnace equipment
• Furnace operation and glass quality
• Refractories
• Pollution control

All the papers are hyper-linked to ‘contents’ pages – providing easy access to this vast body of information.

In addition, authors’ contact details are provided – allowing readers to follow-up on any item, if they wish.

The Compendium is targeted at glassmakers, furnace designers and specialist glassmaking materials suppliers – but will be of interest to all in the glassmaking community.

It is available to both members and non-members of the SGT.

The aim is to update and expand the contents of the Compendium on a regular basis: