“We will be combining our new-generation, on-site oxygen production unit with our HeatOx™ heat recovery system to deliver energy savings of up to 20%.”
[ Alessandro Pallotti ]
According to Andrea, these technologies are real game changers: “By introducing pure oxygen as an oxidizer in our production process, and using HeatOx™ to recover the flue gas heat, we will vastly improve our performance regarding specific emissions compared to a conventional furnace.” Air Liquide’s twin oxycombustion and heat recuperator solution is scheduled to go into service in Pescia at the beginning of January 2024, and preparations are already well underway.
“For us as glass producers, long-term planning and continuity of supply are absolutely essential,” explains Andrea. “Once we commission a new furnace, it will be in continuous operation - day and night - for its entire service life, which is around 15 years. If we ever had to switch it off, recommissioning would be difficult.”
