Comparison Of Ecological And Economic Aspects Of A Modern Regenerative End-Fired Furnace And The Second Generation Sorg Lonox Melter

All cost parameters which affect the economic viability of a glass melting furnace have been compiled and assessed in this comparison. Ecological aspects have joined the previously valid economic aspects causing higher operating costs in the case of coventional furnaces. An economic comparison between an end-fired furnace and a second generation LoNOx Melter, with and without cullet preheating was made.