Revamping, Energy Efficiency and Exergy Analysis of an Existing Upstream Gas Treatment Facility

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Margarone ◽  
Stefano Magi ◽  
Giuseppe Gorla ◽  
Stefano Biffi ◽  
Paolo Siboni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Figure Of Merit ◽  
Exergy Analysis ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Scenarios ◽  
Treatment Facility ◽  
Gas Treatment ◽  
Return Times ◽  
Treatment Facilities

Surface oil and gas treatment facilities in service for decades are likely to be oversized due to the natural depletion of their reservoirs. Despite these plants might have been designed modularly, meaning they comprise multiple identical units serving the same task, such units operate often in conditions far from the design point and inefficiently. This work analyzes the revamping options of an existing upstream gas facility, which is chosen because representative of a wide set of plants. A flexible numerical model, implemented in the HYSYS environment and dynamically linked to an Excel spreadsheet, includes the performance maps of all turbo machineries and the main characteristics of the investigated modifications in order to run simulation for many gas input conditions and to predict the performance over a year of operation and for different possible future scenarios. The first objective is to assess economically the considered options, which shall be applied only if yielding short return times of the investment since the reservoir is mature. Moreover, all options are appreciated adopting a figure of merit, here defined, that compares the overall energy consumption to that calculated with state-of-the-art technologies. In addition, an exergy and an environmental analyses are executed.

Revamping, Energy Efficiency, and Exergy Analysis of an Existing Upstream Gas Treatment Facility

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Margarone ◽  
Stefano Magi ◽  
Giuseppe Gorla ◽  
Stefano Biffi ◽  
Paolo Siboni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Process Simulation ◽  
Figure Of Merit ◽  
Exergy Analysis ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Treatment Facility ◽  
Gas Treatment ◽  
Return Times ◽  
Treatment Facilities ◽  
The One

Surface oil and gas treatment facilities in service for decades are likely to be oversized due to the natural depletion of their reservoirs. Despite these plants might have been designed modularly, meaning they comprise multiple identical units serving the same task, such units operate often in conditions far from the design. This work analyzes the revamping options of an existing upstream gas facility, chosen because representative of a wide set of plants. It presents a flexible process simulation model, implemented in the HYSYS environment and dynamically linked to an Excel spreadsheet, which includes the performance maps of all turbomachineries and the main characteristics of the investigated modifications. The model may be used to run simulations for various gas input conditions and to predict the performance over 1 year of operation and for different possible future scenarios. The first objective is to assess economically the considered options, which shall be applied only if yielding short return times of the investment since the reservoir is mature. Moreover, all options are appreciated adopting a figure of merit, here defined, that compares the overall energy consumption to the one calculated with state-of-the-art technologies. In addition, exergy and environmental analyses are executed.

scholarly journals Enterprise search: A state of the art

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-69
Author(s):  
Paul H Cleverley ◽  
Simon Burnett
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Search Task ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Feedback Loops ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Business Outcomes ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Enterprise Search ◽  
Level Model ◽  
Systems Thinking Approach

Enterprise search is changing. The explosion of information within organizations, technological advances and availability of free OpenSource machine learning libraries offer many possibilities. Eighteen informants from practice, academia, search technology vendors and large organizations (Oil and Gas, Governments, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace and Retail) were interviewed to assess challenges and future directions. The findings confirmed the existence of the ‘Google Habitus’, technology propaganda and a need to transcend disciplines for a Systems thinking approach toward enterprise search. This encompasses information management, user search literacy, governance, learning feedback loops as well as technology. A novel four-level model for enterprise search use cases is presented, covering search as a utility, search as an answer machine, search task apps and a discovery engine. This could be used to reframe enterprise search perceptions, expanding possibilities and improving business outcomes.

Revolutions in algal biochar for different applications: State-of-the-art techniques and future scenarios

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 2591-2602
Author(s):  
Yi-Di Chen ◽  
Feiyu Liu ◽  
Nan-Qi Ren ◽  
Shih-Hsin Ho
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Scenarios ◽  
Algal Biochar ◽  
Art Techniques

scholarly journals A State of the Art of the Overall Energy Efficiency of Wood Buildings—An Overview and Future Possibilities

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1848
Author(s):  
Matheus Roberto Cabral ◽  
Pierre Blanchet
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Embodied Energy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hybrid Buildings ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Mass Timber

The main goal of this study was to review current studies on the state of the art of wood constructions with a particular focus on energy efficiency, which could serve as a valuable source of information for both industry and scholars. This review begins with an overview of the role of materials in wood buildings to improve energy performance, covering structural and insulation materials that have already been successfully used in the market for general applications over the years. Subsequently, studies of different wood building systems (i.e., wood-frame, post-and-beam, mass timber and hybrid constructions) and energy efficiency are discussed. This is followed by a brief introduction to strategies to increase the energy efficiency of constructions. Finally, remarks and future research opportunities for wood buildings are highlighted. Some general recommendations for developing more energy-efficient wood buildings are identified in the literature and discussed. There is a lack of emerging construction concepts for wood-frame and post-and-beam buildings and a lack of design codes and specifications for mass timber and hybrid buildings. From the perspective of the potential environmental benefits of these systems as a whole, and their effects on energy efficiency and embodied energy in constructions, there are barriers that need to be considered in the future.

Treating and Permitting of Produced Water for Discharge to Surface Water

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.E.. E. Dan Mueller
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Produced Water ◽  
Produce Water ◽  
Flowback Water ◽  
Treatment Facilities ◽  
Minimal Treatment ◽  
Centralized Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Direct Discharge

Abstract The recycling and reuse of produced water (defined as hydraulic fracturing flowback water and formation water) is an increasing practice driven by competing demands for water sources and limited options for produced water disposal. The final disposition of reused/recycled produced water dictates the level of treatment with typically minimal treatment required when produce water is reused for fracturing subsequent wells and higher levels of treatment required when produced water is recycled for other purposes or potentially discharged to surface water bodies. The latter scenario, discharge of treated produced water is specifically addressed. Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for direct discharge of oil and gas generated discharge are currently prohibited east of the 98th meridian. West of the 98th meridian, direct discharge of treated oil and gas wastewater is allowed under specific conditions. Regardless of location (east or west of the 98th meridian), centralized wastewater treatment facilities (CWTs) can be permitted to treat and discharge oil and gas wastewater or CWT discharge may be accepted for further treatment and ultimate discharge at publically owned wastewater treatment facilities (POTWs). The EPA is currently developing effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs) for pretreatment of oil and gas wastewater sent to POTWs for treatment and discharge and recently submitted for comment Final 2012 and Preliminary 2014 Effluent Guidelines Program Plans; both addressed in this paper. Discussed are the various treatment technologies currently deployed and permitting issues associated with the treatment facilities. When treating produced water for discharge, constituent levels in the effluent stream and the waste side streams (consisting of a concentration of constituents removed as part of the water treatment processes) must be monitored to ensure proper management.

Integrated technology for conditioning low-mineralized cold ground water

2021 ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
А.В. Селюков
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Hydrogen Sulfide ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Residual Concentration ◽  
Stabilization Treatment ◽  
Integrated Technology ◽  
Main Work ◽  
Treatment Facilities ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
Iron Manganese

Сообщается о новой комплексной технологии кондиционирования холодных маломинерализованных подземных вод. Технология разрабатывалась для целей хозяйственно-питьевого водоснабжения нефтегазоносных районов Тюменского Севера. При благополучном соотношении ресурсов пресной воды и фактического объема водопотребления в этом регионе России вопрос питьевого водоснабжения из подземных горизонтов остается острым из-за проблемного качества воды и низкой эффективности очистных сооружений. Технология предназначена для очистки от железа, марганца, сероводорода и обеспечивает стабилизационную обработку воды. Основные работы, включавшие лабораторные исследования и пилотные испытания, выполнены в период 2001–2020 годов. На основе разработанных технологических решений построены и успешно эксплуатируются водопроводные очистные сооружения в городах Ноябрьске (75 тыс. м3/сут, 2006 г.) и Новом Уренгое (65 тыс. м3/сут, 2007 г.). Дополнительные испытания технологии, проведенные в Ханты-Мансийске и Комсомольске-на-Амуре, подтвердили ее эффективность. Технология предусматривает применение в качестве основных реагентов пероксида водорода и перманганата калия для окисления примесей воды, а также щелочного реагента для корректировки рН и стабилизационной обработки. Для обеспечения требований стандарта ВОЗ по содержанию железа и марганца дополнительно может использоваться флокулянт. Обобщены данные по составу подземных вод, использованных для испытаний, и на их основе определена рекомендуемая область применения разработанной технологии. Приведена принципиальная технологическая схема кондиционирования холодных маломинерализованных подземных вод, учитывающая 15-летний опыт эксплуатации построенных станций, а также современные решения по дозированию и смешению реагентов. Указано, что данная технология обеспечивает также частичное снижение содержания кремния в очищенной воде (до 30%). Разработанная технология позволяет получать стабильную питьевую воду при нормативном остаточном содержании железа, марганца и сероводорода. An advanced integrated technology for conditioning low-mineralized cold groundwater is presented. The technology was developed for the purpose of supplying drinking water to the oil and gas-bearing regions of the Tyumen North. With a favorable ratio of fresh water resources and the actual volume of water consumption in this region of Russia, the issue of drinking water supply from underground aquifers remains acute due to the problematic water quality and low efficiency of the treatment facilities. The technology is intended for removing iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide and providing for the stabilization treatment of water. The main work including laboratory studies and pilot tests was carried out in the period 2001–2020. On the basis of the developed process solutions, water treatment facilities have been built and successfully operated in the cities of Noyabrsk (75 thousand m3/day, 2006) and Novy Urengoy (65 thousand m3/day, 2007). Additional tests of the technology carried out in Khanty-Mansiisk and Komsomolsk-on-Amur confirmed its effectiveness. The technology involves using hydrogen peroxide and potassium permanganate as the basic chemicals for the oxidation of water pollutants, as well as using an alkaline chemical for pH adjustment and stabilization treatment. To meet the requirements of the WHO standard for the concentrations of iron and manganese, an additional flocculant can be used. The data on the composition of groundwater used for testing are summarized, and on their basis the recommended area of ​​application of the developed technology is determined. The basic process flow scheme of conditioning low-mineralized cold groundwater in view of 15 years of experience in operating the existing facilities, and of advanced solutions for dosing and mixing of chemicals, is presented. It is indicated that the technology also provides for a partial reduction in the silicon concentration in purified water (up to 30%). The developed technology ensures stable drinking water with a standard residual concentration of iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide.

scholarly journals ANALISA ENERGI DAN EKSERGI PADA PENGERINGAN TEPUNG TAPIOKA MENGGUNAKAN PENGERING KONTINYU UNGGUN FLUIDISASI GETAR

REAKTOR ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suherman Suherman ◽  
Rona Trisnaningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Exergy Analysis ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Exergetic Efficiency ◽  
Energy And Exergy ◽  
Vibrated Fluidized Bed ◽  
Energy And Exergy Analysis ◽  
Utilization Ratio

Energy and exergy analysis of cassava starch drying in continuous vibrated fluidized bed dryer were carried out to assess the performance of the system in terms of energy utilization ratio, energy efficiency, exergy inflow and outflow, exergy loss, and exergetic efficiency. The results showed cassava starch has starch content 87%, degree of whiteness 95%, negative fiber content, sperichal granula with average diameter12.32 μm, orthorhombic crystal structure and crystal size 47.467 nm . Energy utilization and energy utilization ratio increased from 0.08 to 0.20 J/s and 0.35 to 0.4 as the drying temperature  increased from 50 to 70 oC. Energy efficiency increased from 13.80 % to 23.31 %, while exergy inflow, outflow, and losses increased from 4.701 to 14.678, 2.277 to 6.344, and 2.424 to 8.334 J/s respectively in the above temperature range. Exergetic efficiency decreased with increase in drying air temperature, while exergetic improvement potential increased with increased drying air temperature. Keywords: Cassava starch, continuous drying, energy and exergy analysis, vibrated fluidized bed Abstrak Analisis energi dan eksergi pengeringan pati tapioka menggunakan pengering kontinu unggun fluidisasi getar, telah dilakukan untuk menilai kinerja sistem dalam bentuk utilisasi energi, efisiensi energi, eksergi masuk dan keluar, eksergi hilang dan efisiensi eksergi. Hasil analisis pati memiliki kandungan starch 87%, tingkat keputihan 95%, kandungan serat negatif, bentuk partikel granular spherical dengan diameter 12,32 μm, struktur kristal orthorhombic dan ukuran kristal sebesar 47,467 nm. Peningkatan suhu pengering dari 50 menjadi 70 0C akan meningkatkan utilisasi energi dan rasio utilisasi energi dari 0,08 menjadi 0,20 J/s dan 0,35 menjadi 0,4. Efisiensi energi meningkat dari 13,80% hingga 23,31%, sedangkan eksergi masuk dan keluar, eksergi hilang meningkat dari 4,701 menjadi 14,678, 2,277 menjadi 6,344, dan 2,424 menjadi 8,334 J/s. Efisiensi eksergi menurun dengan naiknya suhu sedangkan potensi pengembangan eksergi meningkat dengan naiknya suhu. Kata kunci:. Analisis energi dan eksergi, pati tapioka, pengeringan kontinu, unggun fluidisasi getar

scholarly journals Cooperative UAV Scheme for Enhancing Video Transmission and Global Network Energy Efficiency

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 4155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Cumino ◽  
Wellington Lobato Junior ◽  
Thais Tavares ◽  
Hugo Santos ◽  
Denis Rosário ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Video Transmission ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Premature Death ◽  
Global Network ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Network Partitioning ◽  
Long Period ◽  
The Impact

Collaboration between multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to set up a Flying Ad Hoc Network (FANET) is a growing trend since future applications claim for more autonomous and rapid deployable systems. The user experience on watching videos transmitted over FANETs should always be satisfactory even under influence of topology changes caused by the energy consumption of UAVs. In addition, the FANET must keep the UAVs cooperating as much as possible during a mission. However, one of the main challenges in FANET is how to mitigate the impact of limited energy resources of UAVs on the FANET operation in order to monitor the environment for a long period of time. In this sense, UAV replacement is required in order to avoid the premature death of nodes, network disconnections, route failures, void areas, and low-quality video transmissions. In addition, decision-making must take into account energy consumption associated with UAV movements, since they are generally quite energy-intensive. This article proposes a cooperative UAV scheme for enhancing video transmission and global energy efficiency called VOEI. The main goal of VOEI is to maintain the video with QoE support while supporting the nodes with a good connectivity quality level and flying for a long period of time. Based on an Software Defined Network (SDN) paradigm, the VOEI assumes the existence of a centrailized controller node to compute reliable and energy-efficiency routes, as well as detects the appropriate moment for UAV replacement by considering global FANET context information to provide energy-efficiency operations. Based on simulation results, we conclude that VOEI can effectively mitigate the energy challenges of FANET, since it provides energy-efficiency operations, avoiding network death, route failure, and void area, as well as network partitioning compared to state-of-the-art algorithm. In addition, VOEI delivers videos with suitable Quality of Experience (QoE) to end-users at any time, which is not achieved by the state-of-the-art algorithm.

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