Methods for operating a furnace
US10641482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23K2201/505
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for combusting fuel in the presence of an alkali-containing material may include introducing fuel into a furnace configured to combust the fuel. The method may also include introducing ball clay having a moisture content of at least about 5% by weight into the furnace, and heating at least a portion of the fuel and ball clay, such that at least a portion of the ball clay is at least partially calcined, and the at least partially calcined ball clay adsorbs at least a portion of alkali present in the furnace.
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