Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant: a comprehensive technical and economic analysis
Abstract This research paper examined the operational performance and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of an existing gas treatment plant. Extensive data collection and analysis were undertaken to assess energy consumption and emissions and identify major emitter units. A GHG emission inventory was de...
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| author | Mohamed Magdy El-Eishy Galal Mohamed Abdelalim Tarek Mohammad Aboul-Fotouh |
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| description | Abstract This research paper examined the operational performance and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of an existing gas treatment plant. Extensive data collection and analysis were undertaken to assess energy consumption and emissions and identify major emitter units. A GHG emission inventory was developed, and a benchmarking analysis was conducted. The gap analysis revealed excessive emissions, leading to the identification of potential GHG abatement alternatives for the turbo compressor and stabilizer heater. Technical feasibility assessments and economic evaluations were performed for the implementation of waste heat recovery systems, specifically an absorption chiller and a hot oil-driven re-boiler. The results demonstrated significant energy savings, emission reduction, and positive financial returns. The economic evaluation of the abatement opportunities revealed an estimated annual savings of $229,287 US with a simple payback period (SPBP) of 2.96 years and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 32%/year for the absorption chiller. The re-boiler heat system showed an estimated annual savings of $209,456 US with an SPBP of 5.14 years and an IRR of 14%/year. The total investment for both opportunities amounted to $1,755,773 US, with a total annual savings of $438,743 US. The combined SPBP for the opportunities was 4 years, with an IRR of 21%/year. Sensitivity analyses demonstrated the absorption chiller’s financial viability, while the hot oil-driven re-boiler opportunity proved more sensitive to variations in investment costs and savings. Therefore, it is recommended to implement both opportunities together. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-31e5ea94d2a64c07aaac1e3e84d6770f2023-11-26T13:27:55ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Engineering and Applied Science1110-19032536-95122023-09-0170112210.1186/s44147-023-00275-9Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant: a comprehensive technical and economic analysisMohamed Magdy El-Eishy0Galal Mohamed Abdelalim1Tarek Mohammad Aboul-Fotouh2Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Refining Department, Faculty of Petroleum & Mining Engineering, Suez UniversityChemical Engineering and Petroleum Refining Department, Faculty of Petroleum & Mining Engineering, Suez UniversityMining and Petroleum Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar UniversityAbstract This research paper examined the operational performance and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of an existing gas treatment plant. Extensive data collection and analysis were undertaken to assess energy consumption and emissions and identify major emitter units. A GHG emission inventory was developed, and a benchmarking analysis was conducted. The gap analysis revealed excessive emissions, leading to the identification of potential GHG abatement alternatives for the turbo compressor and stabilizer heater. Technical feasibility assessments and economic evaluations were performed for the implementation of waste heat recovery systems, specifically an absorption chiller and a hot oil-driven re-boiler. The results demonstrated significant energy savings, emission reduction, and positive financial returns. The economic evaluation of the abatement opportunities revealed an estimated annual savings of $229,287 US with a simple payback period (SPBP) of 2.96 years and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 32%/year for the absorption chiller. The re-boiler heat system showed an estimated annual savings of $209,456 US with an SPBP of 5.14 years and an IRR of 14%/year. The total investment for both opportunities amounted to $1,755,773 US, with a total annual savings of $438,743 US. The combined SPBP for the opportunities was 4 years, with an IRR of 21%/year. Sensitivity analyses demonstrated the absorption chiller’s financial viability, while the hot oil-driven re-boiler opportunity proved more sensitive to variations in investment costs and savings. Therefore, it is recommended to implement both opportunities together.https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-023-00275-9Greenhouse gas emissionsGas treatment plantsTurbo compressorStabilizer heaterAbatement alternativesWaste heat recovery |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed Magdy El-Eishy Galal Mohamed Abdelalim Tarek Mohammad Aboul-Fotouh Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant: a comprehensive technical and economic analysis Journal of Engineering and Applied Science Greenhouse gas emissions Gas treatment plants Turbo compressor Stabilizer heater Abatement alternatives Waste heat recovery |
| title | Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant: a comprehensive technical and economic analysis |
| title_full | Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant: a comprehensive technical and economic analysis |
| title_fullStr | Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant: a comprehensive technical and economic analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant: a comprehensive technical and economic analysis |
| title_short | Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant: a comprehensive technical and economic analysis |
| title_sort | energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission abatement opportunities for an existing gas treatment plant a comprehensive technical and economic analysis |
| topic | Greenhouse gas emissions Gas treatment plants Turbo compressor Stabilizer heater Abatement alternatives Waste heat recovery |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-023-00275-9 |
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