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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The paper
focuses on analyzing the energy and financial viability of a dual-fuel gas
turbine generator (GTG) system, which operates on both diesel and natural gas.
The study evaluates the GTG's performance in a gas processing facility located
in East Java, which utilizes three GTGs configured to run two at a time with
one on standby, each with a capacity of 13.7 MW. The exhaust gases from these
GTGs are currently unused, representing a potential energy resource for the
facility's steam requirements. To address this, a Heat Recovery Steam Generator
(HRSG) system is proposed to harness the exhaust gas heat, producing
medium-pressure (MP) and low-pressure (LP) steam. The study compares the
thermal efficiency, power output, and cost-effectiveness of natural gas versus
diesel fuel, considering their respective exhaust temperatures and flow rates.
Results indicate that natural gas provides higher thermal efficiency, lower
fuel consumption, and reduced emissions compared to diesel. Additionally, the
HRSG using natural gas can produce more steam, enhancing the facility's overall
efficiency. Financially, using natural gas could result in substantial savings,
amounting to approximately $3,255.1 per hour. This analysis concludes that
natural gas offers a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution
for GTG operations, optimizing both the steam production and power generation
capacity of the facility.
Country : Indonesia
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 11, November 2024 pp. 128-133