Method for Producing an Agglomerated Glass Mixture

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This invention describes a method for producing glass by combining glass raw materials and finely ground waste glass (cullet) into a homogeneous mixture, which is then agglomerated (e.g., formed into granules or pellets) before being melted to form glass products. The agglomeration step improves the processing characteristics of the mixture, resulting in faster melting, better energy efficiency, and improved quality of the final glass.

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• Manufacture of flat glass (float glass) for windows and screens
• Production of container glass such as bottles and jars
• Making glass fibers used in insulation or composites
• Recycling of glass waste into new glass products with improved efficiency
• Production of specialty glasses with added materials (e.g., borosilicate or leaded glass)

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• Reduces energy consumption in the glass melting process
• Improves homogeneity and mechanical strength of the final glass products
• Allows higher incorporation of recycled glass (cullet), promoting sustainability
• Minimizes dust, foaming, and other processing issues associated with finely ground glass
• Enhances process efficiency by shortening melting and fining times
• Can extend the service life of melting furnaces by reducing aggressive effects on furnace materials

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a glass production method for producing glass from glass raw materials and broken glass, comprising the following steps: making glass raw materials available in the form of a mixture (10, 11); comminuting the broken glass to give finely broken glass (21); combining the mixture and the finely broken glass (21) to give a standard mixture (30); and agglomerating (31) the standard mixture (30).