Gas Engines - Steel Gas Solutions
Rising energy costs and a high demand for power are major challenges for the steel industry. Gases created as a “free” by-product during steel production processes serve as an attractive option for efficient power generation. In addition to the economic benefit, using these gases as engine fuel reduces industrial CO 2 emissions and saves natural energy sources. GE offers specially modified Jenbacher gas engines that make efficient use of three different steel gases—coke gas, blast furnace gas, and converter gas—for combined generation of heat and electricity, while managing their varying compositions.
Features & Benefits
- Alternative disposal of a problem gas while simultaneously harnessing it as an energy source
- Reduced energy costs, and greater predictability and stability
- Efficient and economic combined heat and electricity supply
- High electrical efficiency compared to other power generation technology (e.g., steam or gas turbines)
- Best suited for an electrical output range of a few hundred kW up to 20 to 30 MW
- Considerably low gas pressure required
- Substitute to conventional fuels
- Environmental benefits as a result of greenhouse gas reduction
