Hybrid Method and Hybrid Device for Low-CO2 or CO2-Free High-Temperature Technologies for Thermal Treatment or Production of Inorganic Materials

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This patent describes a hybrid process and device for the thermal treatment or production of inorganic materials, such as ceramics, glass, cement, and metals, that combines at least one gas burner (using hydrogen, methane, or similar gases) with at least one plasma burner in a furnace. The process allows for initial gentle heating with a gas burner and high-temperature treatment with a plasma burner, enabling lower CO2 emissions or even CO2-free operation, especially when using renewable energy sources and hydrogen.

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• Low-emission or CO2-free production of ceramics and refractory ceramics
• Environmentally friendly melting and sintering of glass, cement, and metal products
• Advanced manufacturing of composite materials with reduced carbon footprint
• Thermal processing in the steel and foundry industries with minimized greenhouse gases
• Production of specialized inorganic materials for electronics, aerospace, or construction sectors

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• Reduces or eliminates CO2 emissions from high-temperature industrial processes
• Allows flexible use of renewable energy sources (such as hydrogen and electricity for plasma)
• Minimizes material stress and damage by using gentle preheating before high-temperature treatment
• Improves sustainability in key industries like steel, cement, ceramics, and glass production
• Potential for optimizing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs
• Supports industry transitions toward greener manufacturing and compliance with environmental regulations

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The invention relates to a hybrid process and a hybrid device for the production or thermal treatment of inorganic raw substances or materials in combination with further organic additives with the use of at least one gas burner in combination with at least one plasma burner in a furnace facility.