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The above illustrations show a typical TECO end-port furnace, which is generally used by the container and tableware industries for the melting of soda lime glass. This type of furnace is also produced by TECO affiliates KTGSI and TECOGLAS.

TECO regenerative furnaces are characterized by their low fuel consumption and low emissions while producing high quality glass and achieving a long campaign life. The fuel consumption characteristic is shown in the Fuel Consumption Graph below.

In some applications, bubbler systems are utilized to enhance convection flow patterns and to increase melter bottom temperature. Also, electric boost is installed to increase the production rate for a given melter size, reduce emissions, or a combination of these needs. Electric boost is also used to enhance glass quality.

End-port furnaces are generally utilized in applications up to 300 TPD. Side-port furnaces are used for greater than 300 TPD applications, which are typical for float glass and container industry applications.
Regenerative Furnace Characteristics End Port Furnaces Brochure
Regenerative End Port
Fuel Consumption Graph		 End Port Furnaces Brochure
New Generation End-Port Furnaces Paper, Part 1 New Generation End-Port Furnaces Paper, Part 2
New Generation of End-Port Furnaces
Part 1
 New Generation of End-Port Furnaces
Part 2
The TECO Group had the opportunity to build two new end-port furnaces in 1994 and 1995. The requirements were very different, but the end result was two very similar furnaces. The first contract was for Gregg & Co., who decided to start a program of modernization. Their business is in flint containers. The second furnace was for Stolzle Flacconage, whose business is in the cosmetic and toiletry industry, calling for higher quality glass. This second article describes the energy consumptions and emissions of the end-port furnace installed by the TECO Group at Gregg & Co. and Stolzle Flacconage. The results show that a well designed furnace is capable of both delivering energy consumptions which are comparable with the best in the industry and keeping emissions down to the levels stipulated in the UK.