Systems and methods for making foamed glass using submerged combustion

    公开(公告)号:US10081565B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-25

    申请号:US15437597

    申请日:2017-02-21

    Applicant: JOHNS MANVILLE

    Abstract: Submerged combustion systems and methods of use to produce foamed glass. One system includes a submerged combustion melter having an outlet, the melter configured to produce an initial foamy molten glass having a density and comprising bubbles filled primarily with combustion product gases. The initial foamy molten glass is deposited directly onto or into a transport apparatus that transports the initial foamy molten glass to a downstream processing apparatus. An intermediate stage may be included between the melter and the transport apparatus. One intermediate stage is a channel that includes gas injectors. Another intermediate stage is a channel that produces an upper flow of a less dense glass and a relatively more dense glass lower flow. The upper flow may be processed into foamed glass products, while the more dense flow may be processed into dense glass products.

    SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTERS HAVING AN EXTENDED TREATMENT ZONE AND METHODS OF PRODUCING MOLTEN GLASS
    8.
    发明申请
    SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTERS HAVING AN EXTENDED TREATMENT ZONE AND METHODS OF PRODUCING MOLTEN GLASS 审中-公开
    具有扩展处理区域的已分配的燃煤电站和生产玻璃的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170073262A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US15358286

    申请日:2016-11-22

    Applicant: JOHNS MANVILLE

    Abstract: A submerged combustion melter includes a floor, a roof, and a sidewall structure connecting the floor and roof defining an internal space. A first portion of the internal space defines a melting zone, and a second portion defines a fining zone immediately downstream of the melting zone. One or more combustion burners in either the floor, roof, the sidewall structure, or any combination of these, are configured to emit the combustion gases from a position under a level of, and positioned to transfer heat to and produce, a turbulent molten mass of glass containing bubbles in the melting zone. The fining zone is devoid of combustion burners or other apparatus or components that would increase turbulence above that in the melting zone. The melter may include a treating zone that stabilizes or destabilizes bubbles and/or foam. Processes of using the melters are a feature of the disclosure.

    Abstract translation: 浸没式燃烧胶机包括地板,屋顶和连接地板和屋顶的侧壁结构,限定内部空间。 内部空间的第一部分限定熔化区,第二部分限定熔融区的紧下游的澄清区。 地板,屋顶,侧壁结构或这些的任何组合中的一个或多个燃烧燃烧器构造成从下方的位置发射燃烧气体,并将其定位成将热量转移并产生湍流熔融物质 的熔融区中含有气泡的玻璃。 澄清区域没有燃烧燃烧器或其他装置或部件,这些装置或部件会使湍流增加到熔融区以上。 熔化器可以包括使气泡和/或泡沫稳定或不稳定的处理区。 使用熔化器的方法是本公开的特征。

    POST-MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR SUBMERGED COMBUSTION BURNER
    9.
    发明申请
    POST-MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR SUBMERGED COMBUSTION BURNER 有权
    用于燃烧燃烧器的后制造工艺

    公开(公告)号:US20170044040A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:US14824981

    申请日:2015-08-12

    Applicant: JOHNS MANVILLE

    Abstract: A portion of a submerged combustion burner is disposed into a pressure vessel. The portion of the submerged combustion burner has a welded area that has a first microstructure defined by a first number of voids. The vessel is filled with an inert gas, pressurized, and heated. Pressurizing and heating operations are performed for a time and at a temperature and a pressure sufficient to produce a second microstructure in the welded area of the burner. The second microstructure is defined by a second number of voids less than the first number of voids.

    Abstract translation: 浸没式燃烧器的一部分设置在压力容器中。 浸没式燃烧器的部分具有焊接区域,其具有由第一数量的空隙限定的第一微结构。 容器充满惰性气体,加压和加热。 进行加压和加热操作一段时间,并且在足以在燃烧器的焊接区域中产生第二微结构的温度和压力下进行。 第二微结构由小于第一数量的空隙的第二数量的空隙限定。

    Submerged combustion melters having an extended treatment zone and methods of producing molten glass
    10.
    发明授权
    Submerged combustion melters having an extended treatment zone and methods of producing molten glass 有权
    具有延伸处理区域的浸没式燃烧胶机和生产熔融玻璃的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09533905B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-03

    申请号:US13633979

    申请日:2012-10-03

    Applicant: JOHNS MANVILLE

    Abstract: A submerged combustion melter includes a floor, a roof, and a sidewall structure connecting the floor and roof defining an internal space. A first portion of the internal space defines a melting zone, and a second portion defines a fining zone immediately downstream of the melting zone. One or more combustion burners in either the floor, roof, the sidewall structure, or any combination of these, are configured to emit the combustion gases from a position under a level of, and positioned to transfer heat to and produce, a turbulent molten mass of glass containing bubbles in the melting zone. The fining zone is devoid of combustion burners or other apparatus or components that would increase turbulence above that in the melting zone. The melter may include a treating zone that stabilizes or destabilizes bubbles and/or foam. Processes of using the melters are a feature of the disclosure.

    Abstract translation: 浸没式燃烧胶机包括地板,屋顶和连接地板和屋顶的侧壁结构,限定内部空间。 内部空间的第一部分限定熔化区,第二部分限定熔融区的紧下游的澄清区。 地板,屋顶,侧壁结构或这些的任何组合中的一个或多个燃烧燃烧器构造成从下方的位置发射燃烧气体,并将其定位成将热量转移并产生湍流熔融物质 的熔融区中含有气泡的玻璃。 澄清区域没有燃烧燃烧器或其他装置或部件,这些装置或部件会使湍流增加到熔融区以上。 熔化器可以包括使气泡和/或泡沫稳定或不稳定的处理区。 使用熔化器的方法是本公开的特征。

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