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Method and device for reducing NO.sub.x generated in glass-melting furnace

US4347072A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1980
Grant dateAug 31, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/50
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and device for reducing NO.sub.x content in the waste gas generated in a glass melting furnace of side firing or end firing type equipped with a heat recovering device, comprising supplying hydrocarbons in a counter flow to that of the waste gas by combustion, or from the corners of the combustion chamber into the combustion chamber over the melt tank.

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