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Method and apparatus for preheating glass batch

US4386951A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1981
Grant dateJun 7, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2001

Classification

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

Abstract

A process and apparatus for preheating glass batch ingredients is disclosed. The invention uses a heat exchange method that preferably employs furnace exhaust gases. The heated batch then is fed to a glass melting furnace.

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