Leveraging advanced automation control technology and a data-driven service model, PKU Pioneer’s VPSA (Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption) oxygen generation plant operation and maintenance (O&M) is centered on intelligence and efficiency to ensure long-term stable operation while continuously reducing costs and improving benefits.

Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA) is an advanced technology for separating oxygen from air. It utilizes the difference in adsorption capacity of various air components on adsorbents. The adsorbent selectively adsorbs gases when pressure is increased and desorbs to regenerate when pressure is reduced to a vacuum state.

In December 2024, PKU Pioneer's "Low-Cost Gas Purification and Hydrogen Purification Technology Research" project was officially approved for establishment. As a sub-project under the "Thermochemical Hydrogen Production Technology and Verification Platform for Multi-Source Organic Solid Waste" initiative, a part of the "Hydrogen Energy Technology" special program of the 2024 China Key R&D Plan, the project is also an important component of the 13 key tasks in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan for Hydrogen Energy Technology Development.

Since 1999, PKU Pioneer has been dedicated to the development and application of VPSA/PSA gas separation technologies. With higher reliability, flexibility, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, the VPSA oxygen generation systems excel in reducing the total energy consumption by up to 20%~30%.

Founded in 1999, PKU Pioneer (Beijing Peking University Pioneer Technology Corporation Ltd.) has established itself as a leader in the research and development of cutting-edge gas separation technologies, including VPSA (vacuum pressure swing adsorption) and PSA (pressure swing adsorption). The company also specializes in energy-saving and environmental protection solutions, alongside the design, manufacturing, and engineering of comprehensive equipment systems. To gain deeper insights into their contributions to advancing industrial technologies, the Green Steel World team had the opportunity to speak with Tang Wei (CEO).

It is estimated that India's steel production capacity may increase to 300 million tons by 2030 (as proposed in the 2017 National Steel Policy of India) and potentially reach 500 million tons by 2050. The steel industry in India currently accounts for 5% of the country's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 34% of the combined emissions from the manufacturing and construction sectors. As steel production rises, so will the industry's GHG emissions. Under a "business-as-usual" scenario, emissions are projected to nearly triple, increasing from 295 million tons of CO2 in 2020 to 837 million tons of CO2 by 2050. Therefore, it is crucial to explore pathways for decarbonizing the Indian steel industry to ensure it meets its carbon emission targets on schedule.