APPLICATION
THE USE OF STEEL IN THE Energy Industry
Energy Industry
Whether based on fossil fuels, nuclear technology, or renewable energy sources such as wind, solar or geothermal, steel is critical to powering the world. In addition, steel plays a vital role in producing and distributing energy and improving energy efficiency.
1) Steel is used in nuclear and fossil fuel-based energy
2) Steel is used for the production and distribution of electricity
3) Steel is used for energy transport and distribution
such as fueling stations, train stations, ports, and airports.
4) Steel is used in all areas of renewable energy
base for solar thermal panels and in pumps, tanks, and heat exchangers.
component of a wind turbine is made of steel, from the foundation to the tower, gears, and casings (see Steel Solutions in the Green Economy: Wind turbines). Steel provides the strength for taller, more efficient wind turbines.
also used to fabricate wave energy devices. The steel used is formulated to withstand the challenges of the marine environment.
5) Steel is used for fossil fuel power plants
generation as heat energy, increasing the overall efficiency of fossil fuel power plants. The waste heat is transported exclusively in steel pipes.
made efficiency in steam power plants possible and have the potential to be developed and employed even further.
magnetic core of transformers is made of steel. As a result of continual development and increased application of new electrical steel grades, the energy loss in modern transformers can be reduced by 35% compared to conventional ones.
