Method and apparatus for preheating glass batch
US4386951A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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