Transactions of the INDIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY Vol. 20 1961
FIRING OF GLASS-MELTING TANK
FURNACES BY OIL
U. N. NAYAK
Pages : 23N-24N
DOI :10.1080/0371750X.1961.10855435
Abstract
The cost of fuel per ton of glass increases when
oil is used in the place of producer gas. This disadvantage
is however amply compensated by smaller
capital investment and eliminating the task of operating
the producer gas unit and maintaining the flues.
In view of this and the unsatisfactory supply of coal
the present trend in the country is towards oil firing.
It is important to note that oil is a comparatively
concentrated form of fuel; the average, calorific value
being over one million B.T.U./cu. ft. compared to
about 140-150 B.T.U. per cubic foot for producer
gas. For efficient use of this fuel proper control of
combustion and suitable distribution of the burners
are therefore essential. In the present article some
of the important features of oil firing practice are
briefly described with special reference to the glass
industry.