Applying Oxygen Firing To Industrial Glass Melters

Glass manufacturers constantly confront the challenge of maintaining a cost-effective operation in the face of tightening environmental regulations. Converting glass melters to 100% oxy-fuel firing is becoming a popular alternative to deal with this problem and minimise the future restrictions placed on their operation. Praxair Inc has extensive experience in applying oxy-fuel combustion technology to glass melters. This paper reviews results from recent melter conversions and field trials.