Cryogenic large-scale air separation equipment​ is referred to as "air separation equipment", which uses air as raw material, converts air into liquid state by means of compression cycle deep freezing, and then gradually separates it from liquid air through rectification to produce oxygen, nitrogen and Inert gases such as argon.

The production scale of China's air separation equipment has changed from the early stage, which can only produce 20m3 / h (oxygen) oxygen generator. It has developed to the capacity of producing 20000 m3 / h, 30000 m3 / h, 50000 m3 / h and 60000m3 / h large-scale air separation equipment, and has completed the scientific research stage and is about to manufacture 80000m3 / h ultra large-scale air separation equipment.