High-Intensity Plasma Glassmelter

A High-Intensity Plasma Glassmelter project, funded under the US-DOE's Industrial Technology Program, has the goal to design, build, install and operate a full-scale, modular, high-intensity plasma melter capable of producing 500-1500 lb/h of high-quality glass. The focus of the project is to demonstrate the energy efficiency and reduced emissions that can be obtained through the use of a dual-torch plasma arc melting system. The concept is to rapidly melt high volumes of glass in a melter with a very small volume, improved energy efficiency and reduced emissions. Details of this project can be obtained by emailing: mgreenman@gmic.org