Glass batch feeding using a fluidized bed for predrying agglomerates
US4292064A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 1980 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2000 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process and apparatus for the manufacture of glass is disclosed. Glass batch agglomerates are formed, predryed, preheated and then fed to a glass melting furnace. The predrying is carried out in a fluidized bed predryer to prevent aggregation of the wet agglomerates.
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