Thermal Breakage Software

Thermal breakage occurs when different points within a glass pane get heated to different temperatures. This temperature difference creates thermal stresses in glass causing breakage if the temperature difference exceeds a certain amount. This is similar to a glass tumbler breaking when hot water is poured into it in cold weather.

The software is able to calculate the temperature difference likely and classifies the risk of thermal breakage as high, medium or low, depending upon several criterion outlined by the user.

Inputs

. Glass type used, for amount of energy likely to be absorbed by glass

. City, for environmental factors and solar intensity

. Orientation of facade for solar intensity

. Architectural factors like shading, internal blinds, type of glazing, etc.


Outputs

. Likely temperature difference expected between 2 points of the same glass pane

. Risk of thermal breakage

. Whether heat-treatment of glass (tempering or heat strengthening) is required to avoid thermal   breakage.