Method and apparatus for heating the change of a glass furnace
US6041622A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/57
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combustion assembly adapted for a furnace is provided. The assembly includes an axis comprising at least one pair of burners having axes. An oxidant lance is arranged between the burners of the pair and has a lance axis. A source of oxidant is connected to the burners and to the lance. The combustion assembly can provide uniform heating of a charge of glass in a furnace.
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