Reduction of nitrogen containing glass batch materials using excess oxygen
US5632795A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 27, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for decreasing the amount of nitrogen and oxygen containing compounds employed in glass batch mixtures. Oxygen fuel burners are utilized to provide an oxidizing atmosphere to the molten glass in the place of the reduced or eliminated nitrogen and oxygen containing compounds.
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