Energy Efficiency at Steel Mills: Waste To Power
(Room 103A)
09 May 17
11:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Tracks:
Energy & Utility Management in Hot Rolling Operations
Steel manufacturing is energy intensive with high electrical loads driving the system auxiliaries along with large quantities of hot air required for production processes, equalling 20%-40% of the production cost. Improved energy efficiency and reduced operating costs can be achieved by utilising byproduct gases (Coke Oven Gas (COG), Blast Furnace Gas (BFG), Converter Gas(CG) produced during steel manufacturing. 60% of the energy requirements can be delivered using byproduct gases, when utilised in gas turbines. This will be discussed along with feasibility studies showing the efficiency gains as well as a cost analysis.