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Combustion applications for steel industry: A closer look from efficiency lens (Room 320)

07 May 19
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Energy & Utilities

Combustion processes are widely used in the steel industry for process heating and power generation. Right from producing iron in a blast furnace to rolling out steel sheets combustion is used in steel making. As we strive to reduce the environmental impact of steelmaking, these processes need to be looked at from efficiency perspective. This presentation attempts to look closely at these combustion processes in steelmaking to identify avenues for improving efficiency and reducing emissions. In the first part, the combustion fundamentals will be discussed with focus on where the efficiencies could come from. Few steelmaking applications will be discussed where innovative technologies could help improve efficiency. A snapshot will be provided of how smart combustion technologies can help improve combustion efficiency and maintenance downtime.