The CLEAN Melter^® combines electric melting with existing furnace technology. With up to 80% electric share, the CLEAN Melter^® emits significantly less CO₂ than conventional fossil-fuelled furnaces, offering greater flexibility and substantial cost savings for larger tonnages.

ADVANTAGES

• Electric share on melting energy as high as possible – up to 80%
• Flexibility in regard to pull variations
• Flexibility in regard to raw materials and raw material changes (no glass quality instabilities)
• Melting of oxidising and reduced glasses
• Fossil share on melting energy without restriction in the application of CO₂ neutral combustibles
• CO₂ neutral combustibles possible, like hydrogen, biogas and synthetic fuels
• Neutral combustibles (hydrogen)
• Flexibility in the mix of different heating sources (fossil/electric)

CHARACTERISTICS

• The radiation wall keeps the energy of the superstructure heating in the melting area
• In principle, the SORG technology for reduced dust in the furnace atmosphere is applied: SORG IRD^® doghouse and EME-NEND^® Batch Charger
• Electrode arrangement in the furnace bottom designed by mathematic modelling for highest efficiency
• Special electrode blocks to avoid corrosion of refractory material
• Heating by air/gas firing or oxygen/gas firing. Heating with hydrogen is also possible
• The superstructure is proven in melter type furnaces SORG has built successfully over many years
• Electrode holder with special SORG design for longest lifetime. SORG electrode data monitoring for optimal operation and on-time maintenance
• Refining shelf has stabilised the melting process and secured the glass quality since 1985 in various furnace types
• Refractory choice and design, including cooling for a long lifetime