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Energy Assessment Protocol for Glass Furnaces
Abstract
The Department of Energy funded
development of a methodology that could be
used by glass producers to increase furnace
efficiency, and that could serve as a model for
other energy-intensive industries. Accordingly,
a team comprising PPG Industries, Eclipse, and
DIAL at Mississippi State University developed
and demonstrated the use of an energy
assessment protocol for oxy-fuel fired glass
furnaces. The protocol identifies potential
opportunities for energy savings, based on a
structured evaluation of the operating furnace,
and then confirms the effectiveness of any
changes made. Application of the protocol
resulted in a 10% improvement in energy
transfer into the glass or a 2.6% energy
improvement in overall furnace efficiency. It is
estimated that energy savings of at least 6%
could result if all of the recommendations
arising from use of the protocol are
implemented, resulting in cost savings of
greater than $200,000 per year.
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Citation
Plodinec, M. J.; Kauffman, B. M.; Norton, O. P.; Richards, C.; Connors, J.; Wishnick, D. (2005). Energy Assessment Protocol for Glass Furnaces. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /5600.