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Reduction of nitrogen containing glass batch materials using excess oxygen

US5632795A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1995
Grant dateMay 27, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 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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