How to detect and manage burner block erosion on a Sorg LoNOx Melter glass furnace
Burner block erosion changes the flame shape and melt temperature distribution. Track the burner port temperature on the external scan and plan a hot repair patch or campaign end rebuild when erosion reaches the critical dimension.
~60 min6 steps
How to detect and manage crown refractory wear on a Sorg LoNOx Melter glass furnace
Crown refractory wear shows as a hot spot on the external scan. Track hot spot temperatures and schedule a crown repair or full rebuild based on the remaining crown thickness and hot spot growth rate.
~60 min6 steps
How to detect and manage regenerator packing blockages on a Sorg LoNOx Melter furnace
Regenerator packing blockage reduces combustion air preheat temperature and increases fuel consumption. Monitor the air preheat trend and schedule a regenerator clean-out before blockage reaches 30% of packing volume.
~90 min7 steps