Heat integration retrofit for a sustainable energy-efficient design: a case study of Aramco’s refinery
One of the main factors to consider when building an industrial plant is the life cycle cost, which opposes several energy efficiency considerations. Throughout running the plant and with the advancement of technologies, several economically attractive modifications start to appear. In ad...
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| Language: | English |
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Academia.edu Journals
2024-06-01
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| Series: | Academia Green Energy |
| Online Access: | https://www.academia.edu/121456340/Heat_integration_retrofit_for_a_sustainable_energy_efficient_design_a_case_study_of_Aramco_s_refinery |
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| Summary: | One of the main factors to consider when building an industrial plant is the life cycle cost, which opposes several energy efficiency considerations. Throughout running the plant and with the advancement of technologies, several economically attractive modifications start to appear. In addition, the environmental impact of fossil-fuel burning has prompted the efforts to minimize carbon emissions through energy efficiency enhancement. This paper illustrates, through a case study, the concept of the near-optimum synergy for utility-process systems integration of a full conversion oil refinery plant. The objective of this study is to identify all technically and economically viable operation and design options/actions/modifications that reduce the facility’s overall energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The study included several energy efficiency enhancement approaches to reach the optimum utility-process systems integration of existing refineries at minimum capital cost. The analysis started by identifying the major equipment, the heat exchanger network (HEN), and the overall site plot plan. The case study covers optimizing the energy demand and supply side to reach profitable and greener utility-process systems synergy. The enhancement options include load management, waste heat recovery, HEN optimization, and optimum energy supply. |
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| ISSN: | 2998-3665 |