Inerting and Blanketing
Steel Industry: Nitrogen is used to create an inert atmosphere in steel manufacturing processes to prevent oxidation and other unwanted reactions during production, storage, and transportation of materials.
Coal Industry: Nitrogen is utilized to inert coal mines and storage areas to reduce the risk of fire and explosions by displacing oxygen.
Purging and Cleaning
Steel Industry: Nitrogen purging is used to clean and clear pipelines and equipment of contaminants and moisture, ensuring high-quality production.
Coal Industry: Nitrogen purging is used to clean coal handling equipment and systems, maintaining operational efficiency and safety.
Heat Treatment
Steel Industry: During heat treatment processes such as annealing, nitrogen provides a protective atmosphere, preventing oxidation and improving surface quality.
Coal Industry: Nitrogen is used in the heat treatment of coal to enhance its properties for various applications, such as reducing moisture content and improving combustion efficiency.
Oxygen Generators
Steel Manufacturing (Oxy-Fuel Combustion)
Steel Industry: Oxygen is used in oxy-fuel combustion processes in blast furnaces and steel melting furnaces to enhance combustion efficiency, increase temperatures, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Coal Industry: Oxygen is used in the combustion of coal for power generation, improving the efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of coal-fired power plants.
Oxygen-Enriched Air for Process Efficiency
Steel Industry: Oxygen-enriched air is used in various steel production processes to boost combustion, increase productivity, and improve energy efficiency.
Coal Industry: In coal gasification and liquefaction processes, oxygen-enriched air improves the efficiency of converting coal into gas and liquid fuels.
Pollution Control
Steel Industry: Oxygen is used in flue gas treatment systems to help reduce emissions of pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Coal Industry: Oxygen is employed in pollution control systems in coal-fired power plants to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
These applications of nitrogen and oxygen generators help enhance the efficiency, safety, and environmental performance of operations in the steel and coal industries.