Issue 11/2019 - Oxy-fuel combustion technology improves glass product quality

Air Products showcased its innovative oxy-fuel combustion technology at the 30th China International Glass Industry Technology Exhibition: the Cleanfire^®HRx^{TM Oxy-Oxygen} Burner
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The flexibility of this oxygen gun helps users control the dosage and distribution of 95% combustion oxygen in segments, improving combustion efficiency and productivity, reducing NOx emissions and reducing foam production, thereby improving glass product quality
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This new technology can further reduce NOx emissions
by around 40% compared to previous oxygen segmentation technologies.
In addition to being used in oxy-fuel furnaces, the gun can also be applied to air-fired furnaces to improve melting performance
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"As China's environmental regulations become more stringent, glass producers need to seek more sustainable and competitive solutions to improve production efficiency and product quality while meeting government environmental requirements
," said Li Fu, Vice President, Strategy, Marketing and Technology, Air Products Asia.
The new Cleanfire HRx Oxy-Carbide Gun is ideal for oxy-fuel combustion to help manufacturers improve their environmental performance and stay ahead
of the competition.
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