Glass Particle Deposit Dispersion Angle Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass particle deposit production methods using precision burners face challenges in maintaining consistent outside diameter and maximizing yield due to variations in burner clogging and deposition efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A glass particle deposit producing method that adjusts the dispersion angle of the glass raw material jet to a range of 5 to 70 degrees and sets the shortest distance between the raw material and combustion gas ports to 10 to 100 mm, using a glass raw material like octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (OMCTS) in a liquid or gas state, to optimize deposition on a starting rod without clogging issues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the glass raw material is jetted with a small dispersion angle, then the deposition efficiency is improved, but the outside diameter variation increases and burner clogging occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the dispersion angle of the glass raw material jet to a specific range (5-70 degrees) and adjusting the distance between the raw material port and combustion gas port (10-100 mm). These parameter adjustments resolve the contradiction by finding the optimal balance between deposition efficiency and outside diameter consistency, preventing both excessive variation and burner clogging while maintaining high productivity.
2Manufacturing precision
If the glass raw material is jetted with a large dispersion angle, then the outside diameter consistency is improved, but the yield of glass raw material decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by optimizing the dispersion angle parameter within the range of 5-70 degrees and adjusting the port distance to 10-100 mm. These parameter changes ensure that the glass raw material is efficiently utilized while maintaining consistent outside diameter, thereby maximizing yield without sacrificing dimensional precision.
3Productivity
If the distance between raw material port and combustion gas port is reduced, then the deposition efficiency is improved, but the risk of burner clogging increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by establishing the optimal distance range of 10-100 mm between the raw material port and combustion gas port. This parameter optimization resolves the contradiction by maintaining sufficient distance to prevent clogging while keeping the distance short enough to ensure high deposition efficiency, thereby achieving both productivity and reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method effectively stabilizes the outside diameter of the glass particle deposit and enhances the yield of the glass raw material by ensuring uniform dispersion and deposition, reducing the likelihood of burner clogging and improving the efficiency of the glass preform production process.
Implementation Method 1
subjecting the glass raw material to a reaction inside a flame formed by the burner to generate glass particles
Implementation Method 2
depositing the generated glass particles on the starting rod
Data Source
AI summary
A glass particle deposit producing method capable of preventing the variation in the outside diameter of a glass particle deposit and enhancing the yield of a glass raw material is provided. A glass particle deposit is produced by mounting a starting rod 11 and a glass particle generating burner 22 inside a reaction vessel 2, introducing a glass raw material into the burner 22, subjecting the glass raw material to a flame decomposition reaction inside a flame formed by the burner 22 to generate glass particles, and depositing the generated glass particles on the starting rod 11. At this time, the dispersion angle of the glass raw material jetted from the burner 22 with respect to the center axis of the burner 22 is set to the range of 5 to 70 degrees.