Abstract: In order to further reduce operating costs, exercise refined management to control medium consumption, and enable the plant to become a cost-effective and energy-efficient “hot spot project”, an in-depth analysis is conducted by Handan Coal Preparation Plant on the factors contributing to the consumption of medium from multiple aspects including, among others, management of medium depot, maintenance of heavy-medium washing equipment and management of coal washing processes, along with the adoption of targeted measures for control of medium consumption. Practice shows through taking intensified control measures, the medium consumption is drastically reduced from 0.48 kg/t to 0.22 kg/t, providing a strong support for the plant to operate with a still lower operating cost and a higher efficiency.