Successful thermal load testing of the 16,000-unit air separation unit for Handan Iron and Steel’s relocation oxygen production project

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Recently, the 16,000 cubic meter per hour air separation unit of the Handan Iron and Steel Plant relocation and oxygen production project, which is under EPC general contracting by MCC Jingcheng Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as MCC Jingcheng), successfully completed its initial thermal load test, producing qualified oxygen. This marks the successful commissioning of the oxygen production unit and the attainment of the final key milestone in this project. This project is an important supporting initiative for the relocation of Hansteel out of the city, and it is also the first air separation project in China to relocate 4 oxygen production units at once while carrying out technical upgrades. MCC Jingcheng is responsible for the entire life cycle of this project, including consulting, design, procurement, and construction; among these, 1 set of oxygen production units with a capacity of 40,000 units per day and 2 sets of units with a capacity of 20,000 units per day have already been delivered and put into operation. The 16,000-ton oxygen production unit used in this thermal load test was constructed starting in August 2025. Throughout this period, the project team overcame various challenges such as a tight schedule, outdated equipment, and high difficulties in renovation, by organizing the construction process scientifically and planning the commissioning procedures carefully, thus ensuring that the construction tasks were completed on time and to a high standard. The successful commissioning of this project will provide strong support for the high-quality development of Handan Iron and Steel Group, and further enhance MCC Jingcheng’s overall capabilities in air separation oxygen production technology and EPC services. In the future, MCC Jingcheng will take this as an opportunity to continuously improve its technical capabilities and project management skills in the field of air separation oxygen production, actively explore new opportunities in this market, and strive to succeed in the challenges posed at the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period.