EXHAUST POSITIONED AT THE DOWNSTREAM END OF A GLASS MELTING FURNACE

摘要

A glass-melting furnace (10) has an upstream end (6), a downstream end (8), and a roof (22). The upstream end is positioned upstream of the downstream end. A charger (32) is provided to supply glass-forming material (30) to the upstream end of the furnace. At least one burner (34) is provided to supply heat to the glass-forming material at the upstream end of the furnace. An exhaust (60) is in communication with the downstream end of the furnace, wit h the exhaust being positioned downstream of the at least one burner.