Glass batch preheater. Phase II
If used in glass batch-preheating processes, fluidized-bed technology could cut energy consumption by 20%, mitigate air pollution emissions, and lower the furnace operating temperature (which would increase the furnace's lifetime) while paying for itself in less than 2 years. Laboratory-scale heat-exchange tests have 1) determined the fluidization characteristics of glass batch-feed material, 2) shown that the fluidized bed is an effective batch mixer, 3) quantified elutriation (loss of fine particles) and demonstrated the technology to minimize it, 4) found no degradation in glass quality (as indicated by crucible melts), 5) proved the ability to initiate the chemical reactions of the batch within the preheater, and 6) quantified the environmental and economic benefits.
- Research Organization:
- Thermo Electron Corp., Waltham, MA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6312762
- Report Number(s):
- PB-83-161034; GRI-82-0001
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY TRANSFER
FLUIDIZED BED
FURNACES
GLASS
HEAT TRANSFER
HEATING
MELTING
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS