Support for glassworks
A glassworks needs a stable process and the right product quality. That is where any assessment of hydrogen begins.
Furnace and burner compatibility, heat transfer, NOx, product quality and safety require validation. Hydrogen in glass production is an active area of industrial demonstration, not a universal drop-in conversion.
How we can help
Compare hydrogen, hybrid, electric and other furnace options with you and the equipment supplier.
Assess future fuel supply and, where relevant, oxygen.
Review infrastructure needs.
Prepare an appropriate trial or development plan.
Inputs
Furnace type.
Product and quality constraints.
Process temperatures.
Shutdown and rebuild windows.
Energy profile.
Paid output
A feasibility assessment and trial roadmap.
Supply requirements.
Cost scenarios with stated assumptions.
Specialist boundaries
Changes to glass furnaces require validation with the equipment specialist.
Product quality effects must be tested, not assumed.
Safety and emission permits are handled by the relevant specialists and authorities.
Schedule and fees
Scope, schedule and fee are agreed in writing for each assignment after a short qualification conversation and a review of the data available. The schedule depends on the completeness of the data and on third parties such as equipment suppliers and authorities. A first conversation to check whether the work makes sense is free; individual analysis and documentation work is paid.
When is the right time to start?
Ideally well before a planned furnace rebuild, so that options can be assessed and trials planned around shutdown windows.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
We do not publish fixed prices or lead times. After a short qualification conversation we propose a written scope, fee and schedule that reflect your data and the specialists needed.
Tell us about the furnace and the stage of your planning.