To produce 58 million tons of float glass globally, a massive 41.77 million tons of silica, 13.57 million tons of soda ash, and 10.00 million tons of dolomite are required annually. These raw materials contribute heavily to the carbon footprint, with soda ash and dolomite alone responsible for 5.70 and 4.90 million metric tons of […]
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Environmental Impact of Each Ton of “Glass Pull” in Float Glass Manufacturing
As we mentioned earlier, in glass production, ‘furnace pull’ refers to the total tonnage of molten glass that exits the furnace. Global glass production involves the consumption of significant quantities of raw materials, including silica, soda ash, dolomite, feldspar, and limestone. These materials, when processed in the furnace, release carbon dioxide through both chemical reactions […]
Waste Statistics in a Typical Float Glass Line
This data was collected from a wide-ribbon float glass manufacturing facility with an excellent layout for internal handling of raw materials and glass. This facility features a well-designed, state-of-the-art production line with a furnace pull of 800 tons per day and a good energy consumption for the melting furnace (1530 Kcal/Kg glass melt). Data collected […]
An Overview of the End-to-End Yield of the Glass Loop
In glass production, ‘furnace pull’ refers to the total tonnage of molten glass that exits the furnace. However, not all of this molten glass is converted into usable products; a significant portion becomes waste due to various factors. The losses in the float glass loop can be attributed to the following: Approximately 10-15 cm of […]
What’s Next for Leantechnique? Future Developments to Watch
Now, let’s delve into our future roadmap, which is geared towards tackling troubleshooting and data analysis challenges. Here’s a sneak peek into the exciting features and updates we plan to roll out: Enhanced User Experience: We’re committed to refining the user interface to make LeanTechnique not only more visually appealing but also more intuitive and […]