Modeling activity has continued toward the goal of developing new low-stress configurations for wide web growth. Additionally, parametric sensitivity studies have been continued to identify design features that could be used effectively for dynamic trimming of the furnace elements. Extensive temperature measurements and analysis of experimental growth behavior have led to modifications in the growth system which produce improved lateral temperature distributions.
DOE contract number: NAS-7-100-955843 OSTI Identifier 5760981 Research organization: Westinghouse Research and Development Center, Pittsburgh, PA (USA).