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Melting and Refining for Iron and Steel

Industrial gases and cost-effective technologies for all of your melting and refining operations

Air Products understands the critical nature of industrial gas supply in iron and steelmaking operations, especially in melting and refining processes. We offer state-of-the-art modes of supply for industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. However, what sets us apart is our technical knowledge and experience. Our researchers and applications engineers focus on efficient and economical use of our gases in your melting and refining processes to help you achieve your energy, quality, environmental, and operating cost goals.

Meeting Today’s Needs and Working Toward Future Solutions

Our team of industry and technology specialists can provide a wide range of engineering services and consultation to assist with all of your melting and refining processes, including:

  • Technical and design expertise
  • Data acquisition and process monitoring
  • Process commissioning and optimization
  • Flow control and process equipment
  • Safety training

Benefits you can realize from our offerings and expertise:

  • Reliable, economic gas supply
  • Lower gas and fuel consumption and cost through optimization
  • Improved safety
  • Increased productivity
  • Better yield and product quality
  • Reduced off-gas volumes and emissions

Êtes-vous prêt à décarboniser votre production de fer et d'acier ?

Air Products combine la fourniture de gaz industriels, les applications de technologies et d'équipements avec une équipe d'applications expérimentée pour vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs de développement durable avec des solutions de décarbonisation clés en main. L'intégration de l'oxycarburant, de l'hydrogène et/ou du captage du carbone dans vos processus de production de fer et d'acier peut réduire considérablement les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, vous aidant ainsi à atteindre vos objectifs de développement durable.

Où que vous en soyez dans votre parcours de décarbonisation, nous pouvons vous aider.

Cost-effective Gas Technologies to Improve Performance while Lowering Overall Costs

Download our Iron & Steel Gas Applications Overview

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Four à oxygène de base

Cubilot de fonderie de fer

Cubilot de fonderie de fer

Four à induction

Fer fabriqué selon des méthodes alternatives

Four rotatif à acier

Proven Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling Services for the Iron and Steel Industry

We have extensive in-house computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling service capabilities that can help when looking to improve melting and refining operations. Our services have helped enable iron and steelmakers to investigate and evaluate ways to increase productivity and cut costs without putting their production process at risk. Modeling studies provide quick, validated results along with recommendations for the type of system best for your operation.
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ADVANCED CLEAN ENERGY LABORATORY—VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATIONS TO GLOBAL LOCATIONS

The Advanced Clean Energy Laboratory is our newest demonstration facility, capable of facilitating development and full-scale testing of combustion systems using actual customer fuels. Plus a remote video imaging systems enables real-time participation in testing via the Internet.

Case Studies

  • Updating cupola technology pays for itself in savings
  • Soaking pit furnace sees outstanding savings
  • Cupola operator re-thinks old coke substitution rates
  • Getting to the right solution for a rotary hearth furnace
  • Ductile-iron-foundry gets help when coke prices skyrocket
  • RFQ analysis saves steel mills time and money
  • Solving steel casting issues

Count on us...

Turn to Air Products to deliver reliable gas supply and cost-effective technologies.

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