Optimization of power consumption opportunity in cryogenic Air Separation plant at RINL

Energy consumption in Air Separation Plant (ASP) is the major issue of concern for steel plant economics. Thermal power plant is the main source of energy for VSP. Recent concern in the energy horizon is that, the cost per ton of steel produced should be minimum and also aid in further energy saving possibility. The purpose of this paper is to discuss various operational parameters and methods for efficient utilization of ASP and the concept of energy conservation.