Grantee Research Project Results
The Fining Behavior of Selectively Batched Commercial Glasses
EPA Grant Number: X832541C003Subproject: this is subproject number 003 , established and managed by the Center Director under grant X832541
(EPA does not fund or establish subprojects; EPA awards and manages the overall grant for this center).
Center: Center for Environmental and Energy Research (CEER)
Center Director: Earl, David A.
Title: The Fining Behavior of Selectively Batched Commercial Glasses
Investigators: Carty, William
Institution: Alfred University
EPA Project Officer: Aja, Hayley
Project Period: September 1, 2006 through February 1, 2008
RFA: Targeted Research Center (2006) Recipients Lists
Research Category: Targeted Research
Objective:
The fining behavior of a selectively batched generic float glass is being investigated. In previous studies selective batching techniques utilizing two granules of different chemical composition have shown up to an 80% reduction in batch free times for SLS and E-glass melts. Our goal is to develop a fast fining process that utilizes selective batching technologies. Shortened batch free times lead to the reduction of CO2, while a fast fining process could help reduce dependence on saltcake. For each ton of flat or float glass produced in the United States, 1.5 Kg of SOx is emitted into the earth’s atmosphere. The use of selective batching technologies also inherently reduces NOx emissions through reduced fuel use. It was originally proposed that by tailoring the size of void spaces between granules, large gas bubbles could be generated and used to sweep smaller intra-granular bubbles to the surface.
Supplemental Keywords:
Selective Batching, NOX, SOX, CO2, Granulation, Batch Free Time, Fining, Green House Gas, Hot Stage Microscope, Vogel-Fulcher-Tammann,Progress and Final Reports:
Main Center Abstract and Reports:
X832541 Center for Environmental and Energy Research (CEER) Subprojects under this Center: (EPA does not fund or establish subprojects; EPA awards and manages the overall grant for this center).
X832541C001 Microarray System for Contaminated Water Analysis
X832541C003 The Fining Behavior of Selectively Batched Commercial Glasses
X832541C004 The Use of Fly Ash in the Production of SiAlON based Structural Ceramics
X832541C005 Separation and Purification of Hydrogen From Mixed Gas Streams Using Hollow Glass Microspheres
X832541C006 Magnesium Rich Coatings for Corrosion Control of Reactive Metal Alloys
X832541C008 Tunneled Titanate Photocatalysts for Environmental Remediation and Hydrogen Generation
X832541C009 Material and Environmental Sustainability in Ceramic Processing
X832541C010 Robust, Spectrally Selective Ceramic Coatings for Recycled Solar Power Tubes
X832541C011 Recycling of Silicon-Wafers Production Wastes to SiAlON Based Ceramics with Improved Mechanical Properties
X832541C012 Emissions Reduction of Commercial Glassmaking Using Selective Batching
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