Specific Energy Consumption Analysis of Turkish Integrated Steel Plants and Sustainable Energy Management in Erdemir

Abstract Specific energy consumption analysis of the integrated steel plants in Turkey was performed in this study by using the data of 2003–2005. Specific energy consumptions of three integrated steel plants were determined as follows: 30.3 GJ/TCS for Karabuk Iron & Steel Works Co.; 29.8 GJ/TCS for Iskenderun Iron & Steel Works Co.; and 21.5 GJ/TCS for Eregli Iron & Steel Works Co. The results of the specific energy consumption analysis indicated that Eregli Iron & Steel Works Co. (Erdemir) has the lowest specific energy consumption for steelmaking process in Turkey. The energy structure and management processes providing sustainability in Erdemir integrated steel plant was presented in detail.