Many companies are presently considering 100% oxygen-fuel firing of glass melting furnaces. The question being asked regularly is whether oxy-fuel is a niche solution to specific environmental issues or a trend that will change the primary glass melter. Several factors will ultimately determine the outcome including air quality regulations, relative costs of electricity and natural gas, advancements in air separation, as well as the technical results achievable in glass melting.
Origin
Air Products & Chemicals Inc, Usa
Journal Title
Ceram Eng Sci Proc 15 2 1994 159-174
Sector
General
Class
G 1166