Oxy Fuel Insights

What is Oxy Fuel?

Oxy-fuel combustion is a process where a fuel is burned using pure oxygen (O2) instead of air (which is approximately 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen). The most common fuel is natural gas, but other fuels like propane, methane, or even coal can be used. The primary benefit is a high flame temperature and the production of a flue gas composed mainly of CO2 and H2O, which can be easily captured for carbon sequestration, making it a key technology in carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems. It is also used in welding, cutting, and other industrial processes requiring high temperatures.

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What other technologies are related to Oxy Fuel?

Oxy Fuel Competitor Technologies

Plasma

Plasma cutting is a competing technology that also uses heat to cut metal but uses a plasma arc instead of a flame. It can often cut faster and through thicker materials than oxy-fuel in some applications.

mentioned alongside Oxy Fuel in 4% (125) of relevant job posts

laser

Laser cutting is another method to cut materials. It can be a competitor for cutting applications, especially in more precise applications.

mentioned alongside Oxy Fuel in 1% (57) of relevant job posts