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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 11, 2013
Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, Llc, Toledo, OH (US);
Timothy J. Johnson, Pataskala, OH (US);
David R. Mirth, Reynoldsburg, OH (US);
Michael Timothy Pellegrin, Newark, OH (US);
Frank Bruce Inglis, Richmond Hill, CA (US);
Terry Burn, Kansas City, MO (US);
Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC, Toledo, OH (US);
Abstract
Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the amount of moisture introduced into the forming hood area in the manufacture of mineral fiber insulation products. Moisture from coolant liquids, binder dispersions and binder diluents are all introduced deliberately into a forming hood; ambient moisture and water from combustion are additional sources. A series of global variable control valves, one for each fluid system; as well as individual variable control valves for each fiberizing unit are provided with associated meters. Sensors monitor fibrous pack conditions and ambient conditions and provide inputs to the valve control system. A specific 3-ring liquid dispensing system is also disclosed.