Table 5 Comparison of optimization techniques.

From: Optimizing sintering air volume for enhanced lean gas recovery and environmental performance

Comparison: This study vs. references

Optimization content

Cost

Fuel utilization efficiency

Utilization rate of available gas

Utilization rate of other energy

This study

Steel sintering air flow rate

Low

High

High

High

35

Boiler combustion air flow rate

Lower

Higher

Low

Low

36

Steel sintering air volume

Lower

High

Low

Low

37

Air supply position of the pellet furnace

Higher

Higher

Lower

Low

38

Combustion air flow environment

Higher

Higher

Low

High