Industry
Smarter Oxygen Supply for Iron & Steel Production
Cut oxygen costs by over 60% with industry-proven VPSA/PSA technology — trusted by nearly 100 steel enterprises worldwide.
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100+Steel Enterprises
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60%+Cost Reduction
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0.3 kWh/Nm³Energy Consumption
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100,000+ Nm³/hProject Capacity
The Industry at a Glance
Steel producers face mounting pressure to reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and secure relaibleoxygen supply at scale. Oxygen-enriched blast furnace ironmaking, EAF steelmaking, and CO recovery from off-gases are now critical levers for competitiveness. With the global push toward green steel, VPSA/PSA oxygen generation is replacing costly cryogenic and liquid oxygen supply at an accelerating pace.
Where Our Products Are Used
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Blast Furnace Oxygen Enrichment
VPSA-O₂ plants deliver 80–93% purity oxygen directly to blast furnaces, boosting molten iron output by 10–20% while reducing coke ratio.
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Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Steelmaking
VPSA oxygen accelerates decarburization and maximizes heat recovery, meeting the demands of EAFs worldwide.
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Steel Rolling & Heating Furnace
Oxygen-enriched combustion for reheating furnaces improves thermal efficiency and cuts fuel consumption.
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Blast Furnace Gas CO Recovery
PSA-CO technology purifies CO from BFG/converter gas to 60–70% concentration with ~93% yield, enabling high-value chemical co-production.
Pain Points & Solutions
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The Challenge
Liquid oxygen prices are volatile — surging up to 2× due to supply-demand swings.
Our SolutionVPSA generation locks in stable oxygen costs at under ¥0.3/Nm³, eliminating supply chain risk.
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The Challenge
Cryogenic air separation units are energy-intensive with no turndown capability.
Our SolutionVPSA systems, with flexible load adjustment, consume only ≤0.3 kWh/Nm³, reducing oxygen generation costs by over 60%.
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The Challenge
Blast furnace oxygen shortages limit smelting intensity and output.
Our SolutionScalable VPSA units (up to 100,000+ Nm³/h whithin one project) precisely match BF demand, enabling rapid capacity expansion in as short as 4 months (cross-border export).
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The Challenge
Valuable CO in blast furnace gas is wasted as low-grade fuel.
Our SolutionPSA-CO purification recovers CO at ~93% yield for downstream chemical synthesis, turning waste gas into profit.
Why Choose Us
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Nearly 100 steel enterprises served worldwide with large-scale VPSA oxygen systems
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World’s largest VPSA-O₂ plant built — single-project capacity exceeding 100,000 Nm³/h
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Industry-lowest energy consumption —energy required lower than 0.30 kWh/Nm³ (with100% pure O₂ converted)
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Proprietary PU-8 adsorbent with world-leading nitrogen selectivity, developed in-house
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Full lifecycle service from consultation and engineering to equipment leasing and O&M
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4-month fast deployment — short construction cycle with rapid commissioning
Success Snapshot
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World’s Largest Steel Group
Deploying 4 VPSA oxygen plants with combined capacity of 61,200 Nm³/h across multiple subsidiaries. Significantly enhancing blast furnace smelting intensity, reducing coke ratio, and lowering per-ton iron costs.
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Leading Steel Mill
Installing two-phase VPSA oxygen system totaling 28,000 Nm³/h for blast furnace enrichment. Reducing oxygen generation costs by over 60% with $4.5 million annually saved. Achieving investment payback within the first year.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
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“VPSA technology offers distinct advantages — short construction cycles, lower investment costs, and quick return on investment. The results exceeded our expectations.”
Mr. Z
Project Director
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“Since switching from liquid oxygen to PKU Pioneer’s VPSA system, our oxygen supply is reliable and our production costs dropped dramatically. We signed the second phase within a year.”
Mr. L
VP of Operations
FAQ
Engineered Solutions Built for Performance
Typical Cases
12,500 Nm³/h VPSA Oxygen Plant for Changjiang Steel
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a 12,500 Nm³/h VPSA oxygen plant for Changjiang Steel, helping reduce liquid oxygen dependence and significantly lower blast furnace oxygen enrichment costs. The project was completed in just 73 days and delivers daily savings exceeding $14,285, further strengthening energy efficiency and cost competitiveness for large-scale steel production.
12,500 Nm³/h VPSA Oxygen Plant for Copper Smelting
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a 12,500 Nm³/h VPSA oxygen plant for Wuxin Copper, helping eliminate oxygen supply bottlenecks and improve oxygen-enriched smelting efficiency. The project significantly reduced oxygen production costs, enhanced automation capabilities, and supported the customer’s capacity expansion and green metallurgy upgrade.
Blast Furnace Oxygen Enrichment PSA Project
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a second-phase 14,000 Nm³/h PSA oxygen plant for Chifeng Yuanlian Iron & Steel, expanding total oxygen generation capacity to 28,000 Nm³/h. The project significantly reduced oxygen production costs, improved operational flexibility, and supported the steel mill’s energy-saving and low-carbon transformation goals.
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