Regeneration in Glass-melting Furnaces

JSGT_1932_V16_T052_T066

This paper deals with the influence of the temperature of regeneration of gas and air on the temperature and radiating value of the flame in open-hearth steel and glass melting tank furnaces. An analysis is given showing the distribution of the heat available in such furnaces, indicating the reason for their low thermal efficiency. Attention is directed to the methods available for improving the regenerator system, in order to make a more complete use of the heat available in the gases leaving the furnace chamber. By this means, the thermal efficiency of the furnace is increased and the consumption of fuel reduced.

T. P. Colclough