A batch delivery system is disclosed that includes a shared batch distribution unit and at least one companion batch distribution unit. The shared batch distribution unit supplies a partial batch material to the companion batch distribution unit. A counterpart batch material is added to the partial batch material at the companion batch distribution unit to form a batch feed material that is ultimately delivered to a glass production line for melting. A glass manufacturing plant that includes the batch delivery system and related methods are also disclosed.

A batch delivery system is disclosed that includes a shared batch distribution unit and at least one companion batch distribution unit. The shared batch distribution unit supplies a partial batch material to the companion batch distribution unit. A counterpart batch material is added to the partial batch material at the companion batch distribution unit to form a batch feed material that is ultimately delivered to a glass production line for melting. A glass manufacturing plant that includes the batch delivery system and related methods are also disclosed.

A glass production method for obtaining a glass from a glass-containing raw material, the method including: obtaining a first melt by melting the glass-containing raw material; precipitating a metal phase by subjecting the first melt to a reduction treatment; obtaining a second melt by separating at least a part of the metal phase from the first melt; and subjecting the second melt to an oxidation treatment.

A glass production method for obtaining a glass from a glass-containing raw material, the method including: obtaining a first melt by melting the glass-containing raw material; precipitating a metal phase by subjecting the first melt to a reduction treatment; obtaining a second melt by separating at least a part of the metal phase from the first melt; and subjecting the second melt to an oxidation treatment.