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Method of sealing glass furnaces to prevent air leakage

US4487621A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1983
Grant dateDec 11, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/50
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The outside walls of the regenerator of a glass melting furnace is coated with a high temperature silicone elastomer. Several coats are applied in those areas of high differential pressure and low relative resistance to air flow therethrough. The cleanout panels in particular are provided with several coats.

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