New system helps glass manufacturer use natural gas more efficiently. |
Bullseye Glass Co. Installs Liquid Oxygen System |
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PORTLAND OREGON – November 5, 2005 – A system that utilizes oxygen to help natural gas burn cleaner and hotter has been implemented by Bullseye Glass Co. Five years in the planning, this new system will reduce gas consumption up to 40% and reduce greenhouse gases. Bullseye Glass Co. manufactures over 1,000 colors and styles of glass for use in art and architecture. Called "the most sophisticated glass-coloring company in the world" by glass impresario Dale Chihuly, the factory is an international leader in color formulation. This new system is not only better for the environment, but gives the glass production crew more control over the melting process and superior control over colors. "Right now there is not a cost advantage to using this system, but we can have more exact furnace control and monitor the flame more precisely," according to Matthew McGary. project engineer. Company owner Dan Schwoerer feels that the new system was necessary so that the company could "be as green as we can. We will eventually reduce our carbon emissions by as much as 40%, and our nitrous oxide emissions by more than 90%." Project manager Daren Marshall added, "The cost benefit will come in the future. It's actually more expensive at the moment, but is better for the environment and for glass quality." The system was supplied and installed by Praxair, Inc., a leading supplier of oxygen/fuel technology to industry. "The equipment was installed to national code and has dual redundancy safety measures in place," according to Marshall. Project team members at Bullseye Glass were project manager Daren Marshall, owner Daniel Schwoerer, engineer Matt McGary, controller Eric Durrin, and administrator Mechelle Boyd. Information about Bullseye's product line, gallery and resources for artists can be found at www.bullseyeglass.com CONTACT |
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