During the last twenty years the specific energy consumption of modern glass melting furnaces has been reduced dramatically by about 50% or more. This paper looks at the effects of batch preheating on cross fired furnaces and end fired furnaces. It also reports on energy savings and pull rates from both types of furnaces.
Origin
Nienburger Glas Ag, Germany
Journal Title
Rivista Della Staz Sper Vetro 5 1994 17-22
Sector
General
Class
G 1196