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Glass fiber scrap reclamation

US4432780A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 1982
Grant dateFeb 21, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B5/235
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of reclaiming chemically coated glass scrap is disclosed. The scrap is introduced into the oxidizing atmosphere of a hydrocarbon-fuel fired glass melting furnace. Some of the glass is melted with the unmelted portion being melted with the glass batch as it moves through the furnace.

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