Alternativas para el aprovechamiento energético en los motores Waukesha a gas del CPF bloque 15 Petroamazonas y análisis exergético correspondiente

Abstract

This project determined the thermal balance of the motor Waukesha model VHP L7042 GSI that uses associated petroleum gas as fuel in the block 15 location of Petroamazonas EP. Based on the available thermal energy, it was developed proposals for the use of these energy residues in order to increase energy efficiency in fuel consumption. The available thermal energy in the exhaust gas would be used in a heat exchanger, in which water is heated. After, this water is used to heat crude oil, as part of the required petroleum production dehydration process. The exchangers replaced a water-heating furnace which uses associated gas to take advantage of this fuel in electrical generation by optimizing gas consumption. The thermal energy available in the cooling water jacket is used as a heat source for the operation of the absorption refrigeration equipment, which is proposed to replace 112 units of individual air conditioning systems. The cost-benefit analysis of the selected proposals justifies them as feasible projects with a return of the high initial investment in the medium term. This project helped to optimize the non-renewable resource gas and electric energy obtaining significant economic savings for the company and also minimizing emissions to the environment giving a contribution against the global warming problem.