There are many uses for industrial gases in the steel industry. Oxygen is an important component in the steelmaking process and bulk quantities are either stored or delivered via a pipeline system. A smaller quantity of other bulk gases may also be stored on site, such as argon, nitrogen, natural gas and propane.
Underlining gasworld’s commitment to safety and best practices, and as part of a new series of features keeping you up-to-date with standards and safety, this article highlights the hazards and required procedures for safe handling industrial gases in the steel industry by the British Compressed Gas Association (BCGA).
These gases are delivered to the point of use via pipelines and/or appropriate pipework. It is probable that there will also be available a range of welding and cutting gases with their associated equipment.
Provided they are stored, handled and used responsibly, knowledgably and correctly the use of gases in the steel industry are a valuable resource and are safe to use.
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