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Improving the energy efficiency of petrochemical plant operations: A measurement and verification case study using a balanced wave optimizer
Chan, Man Hin Eve1; Chu, Kar Kit2; Chow, Hin Fung3; Tsang, Chi Wing3,4; Ho, Chi Kuen Danny5; Ho, Shuk Kei3
2019-11
Source PublicationEnergies
ISSN1996-1073
Volume12Issue:21Pages:4136
Abstract

The Chinese petrochemical industry is facing pressure to meet strict targets of energy consumption and carbon emission reductions. Water pumps are the primary equipment used in most chemical and agrochemical industries sectors since water is commonly used for cooling and heating purposes, but these pumps also consume a large amount of energy. Other uses of water pumps in these industries include producing steam for heating, preparing reaction media or absorptive reagents, rinsing products, and distilling. As for the electrical components of the water pump systems, current technologies of variable frequency drives and superconducting transmission lines are unable to increase the energy efficiency of these systems with a fixed load. However, the Balanced Wave Technology (BWT) is offered as a solution to overcome these limitations. In this report, a case study using a BWT optimizer is conducted on a closed loop water circulation system. Two BWTs are added to the individual motor-controlled section of each pump that is being used on the switchboard. For the first time, a detailed example was provided on how to implement option B of the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) in China by evaluating the performance of BWT as an energy conservation measure. The evaluated periods included those of the baseline, post-installation, and actual performance of the optimizers. An average saving of energy of about 10.46% is recorded in a 5-week reporting period. On this basis, that annual electricity saved is estimated to be 66,447.18 kWh, which is equivalent to the emission of 68.94 metric tons of CO2e. This case study demonstrates in detail how option B of IPMVP can be implemented for BWTs applied on pumping systems. In addition to petrochemical production plants, other industries like textile and clothing sections, which are heavy users of water and electrical energy with fixed loads in the production processes of raw materials, fiber, yarn, and fabric, as well as textile-dyeing and final treatment, could benefit from applying this new technology.

KeywordCompton Effect Electrical Energy Reduction Industrial Energy Audit Ipmvp Option b Motor Driven Pump
DOI10.3390/en12214136
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaEnergy & Fuels
WOS SubjectEnergy & Fuels
WOS IDWOS:000512340000115
PublisherMDPIST ALBAN-ANLAGE 66, CH-4052 BASEL, SWITZERLAND
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85075634561
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CollectionCAMPUS MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Corresponding AuthorTsang, Chi Wing
Affiliation1.Faculty of Design and Environment, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
2.Campus Management and Development Office, University of Macau, Taipa, 999078, Macao
3.Faculty of Science and Technology, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
4.Research Centre for Waste and Resource Management, Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
5.Department of Supply Chain and Information Management, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
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Chan, Man Hin Eve,Chu, Kar Kit,Chow, Hin Fung,et al. Improving the energy efficiency of petrochemical plant operations: A measurement and verification case study using a balanced wave optimizer[J]. Energies, 2019, 12(21), 4136.
APA Chan, Man Hin Eve., Chu, Kar Kit., Chow, Hin Fung., Tsang, Chi Wing., Ho, Chi Kuen Danny., & Ho, Shuk Kei (2019). Improving the energy efficiency of petrochemical plant operations: A measurement and verification case study using a balanced wave optimizer. Energies, 12(21), 4136.
MLA Chan, Man Hin Eve,et al."Improving the energy efficiency of petrochemical plant operations: A measurement and verification case study using a balanced wave optimizer".Energies 12.21(2019):4136.
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