The effect of the melting tank design on the heat transfer and hydrodynamics of the melt in the glass furnace with a horse-shaped flame direction

Using a numerical model, the influence of the bottom profile on hydrodynamics and heat transfer in the melting basin of a glass-making furnace is investigated. The differentiated effect of the length and depth of the pit on the formation of convection flows and heat exchange in different parts of the basin has been established. Quantitative relationships have been established between the linear dimensions of the deepened part of the basin (beyond the threshold) and some characteristics of hydrodynamics and heat transfer in the bath. Tab. 1, ill. 7, bibliography: 5 titles.