Overview
High performance electric boosting
High performance electric boosting systems for all fuel and oxy-fuel fired glass tank furnaces, based on Electroglass’ renowned thermal barrier boosting technology.
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Specifications
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Careful electrode placement and system design offers greatly reduced refractory wear when compared to other boost system concepts
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Proven hot installation techniques allow integration into existing furnace during operation without need for furnace shutdown or significant production loss
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Promotes thermal and chemical homogeneity leading to reduced seeds and stones and providing greater overall glass quality
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Significantly improves furnace operating stability by fixing and reinforcing hot spot position
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Improves combustion heat transfer allowing burners to operate more efficiently by lifting cold glass to the melting surface, increasing overall thermal efficiency
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Individual system design optimised using in-house physical modelling techniques
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Greater furnace output without altering furnace footprint or increasing flue gas emissions
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Comprehensive control panels with option for integration into existing plant computer system
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All systems incorporate Electroglass proven high quality electrode holder technology
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Close cooperation with specialist transformer manufacturers provides robust power systems fit for many years service
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Increase furnace output by up to 60%
Glass Types
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Soda Lime
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Borosilicates
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C-Glass
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E-Glass
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Lead Glass
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Container
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Cosmetic
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Tableware
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Ovenware
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Automotive
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Lighting
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Tubing
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Glass Wool
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Continuous Glass Fibre
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Float Glass
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Rolled Sheet Glass
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TV and Display Glass
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Pharmaceutical
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Insulators
Convection Current Control Boosting
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Exceptional energy efficiency, typically 20kW per additional tonne/day
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More than 170 installations worldwide
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Over 65% repeat orders by existing users or associates
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Free office based lifetime customer support and monitoring
Special Purpose Electric Boosting
In addition to our main range of Convection Current Control boosting systems, Electroglass has developed, designed and supplied numerous special purpose systems with electrode designs, positions and connection arrangements configured to suit the requirements and properties of a wide range of glasses.