The projects mainly focus on the application of visualization monitoring systems in glass horseshoe furnaces, which are used to observe flame conditions inside the furnace, bubbling conditions, refractory material status, and other key operating conditions.

Currently, all equipment installation and commissioning work has been completed, and the systems have entered the stage of stable operation.

Traditional Monitoring Methods Are Facing Increasing Challenges

As one of the typical furnace structures used in glass production, the horseshoe furnace operates under high-temperature and strong radiation conditions for a long period of time.

For traditional monitoring methods that mainly rely on manual experience, this environment creates many limitations and challenges.

For example, manual inspection not only involves safety risks but also cannot achieve 24-hour continuous monitoring. In addition, it is difficult to obtain key combustion process data required for production optimization.

Nowadays, with increasingly higher requirements for glass production processes, energy efficiency, and production efficiency, while facing stricter environmental protection requirements, traditional monitoring methods can no longer meet the needs of modern intelligent manufacturing.More and more glass factories are moving toward digitalization and intelligent production by upgrading their production equipment and management systems.

Under this background, visualization monitoring technology for industrial furnaces can provide real-time perception of furnace operating conditions and enable data-based management. As a result, the market demand for industrial furnace visualization monitoring systems continues to grow.

Customized Furnace Monitoring Solutions for Glass Horseshoe Furnaces

For glass horseshoe furnaces, HTEC-video provides customized furnace internal visualization monitoring systems.

The core functions of the system include:

1. High-temperature monitoring capability

The system adopts an industrial-grade thermal insulation and cooling structure, combined with an air-water cooling system.

This enables continuous monitoring inside furnaces under ultra-high-temperature environments exceeding 1,000°C.

2. Clear and stable furnace image monitoring

The equipment uses a pinhole-type long-focus lens combined with an air curtain dust protection structure and an automatic withdrawal mechanism.

During operation, only the lens section is inserted into the furnace.

The front end of the lens adopts an air curtain structure, which continuously purges the viewing window area. This effectively prevents dust and volatile substances inside the furnace from contaminating the lens, ensuring clear and stable monitoring images.

The equipment is also equipped with an automatic withdrawal device.

The mechanism adopts a rodless cylinder transmission design and is equipped with an air storage tank. In situations such as low air pressure, excessive temperature, water supply failure, power failure, or gas interruption, the device can quickly retract from the furnace, preventing potential damage.

3. Local and remote operation integration

In addition to the local control cabinet installed near the furnace, the system is also equipped with remote alarm and operation functions in the central control room.

This enables coordinated management between on-site operation and remote monitoring.

Both field operators and control room personnel can monitor and manage equipment operation status in real time.

4. 24-hour continuous real-time monitoring

The system supports continuous 24-hour monitoring, providing operators with real-time visibility of furnace conditions.

Customer Feedback

Yunnan Wangyan Glass:“The cooperation has been very pleasant. From the initial communication, equipment installation, to the final commissioning, the whole process went very smoothly.We appreciate the professional technical support provided by the HTEC-video team.Now both Line 1 and Line 2 have been upgraded. The conditions inside the furnace can be clearly seen, which has brought great support to our production.”

Anhui Zhongjing Glass:“This makes things much easier.Previously, we had to wear protective clothing and go to the observation port to check the furnace condition. It was really hot.Now we can see the furnace image directly from the central control room, which greatly reduces our workload.”

Geely Glass:“When the system was first installed, we were concerned whether the equipment could adapt to the actual furnace environment.However, after operation, the performance exceeded our expectations.The image quality is very clear and the furnace conditions can be observed intuitively.”

Yongxin Packaging Group:“To be honest, the system has made our work much more convenient.Previously, we mainly relied on experienced operators to judge furnace conditions.Now we can directly observe the actual furnace image, which gives us much more confidence.This system is very necessary for our production.”

We sincerely appreciate the trust and support from our customers.In the future, HTEC-video will continue promoting the development of high-temperature industrial furnace monitoring technology and provide customers around the world with more stable, efficient, and intelligent furnace visualization solutions.