Document Type : Original Article
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Energy Faculty, Islamic Azad University،Science And Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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Energy Faculty, Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
10.30503/jeedev.2024.426289.1032
Abstract
Power generation in oil and gas platforms is usually carried out by diesel generators or gas turbines located in the platform. Using the above equipment, taking into account safety issues to prevent explosions and fires, as well as fueling them offshore, will be very expensive. In addition, the mentioned devices emit a significant amount of CO2 and NOx. Therefore, the use of renewable energy instead of fossil fuels can be much more economical and environmentally friendly. In this research, the feasibility of using wind energy to supply a part of the energy required for the offshore equipment of the Persian Gulf is investigated through a detailed economic analysis of the use of wind turbines on oil and gas platforms. For this purpose, wind speed data is extracted from gauges located at 10 meters, 30 meters and 40 meters above sea level. The results of the measurements show the average wind velocity is 4.45 m/s, 4.99 m/s and 5.34 m/s for these levels respectively. In addition, the annual power density values for these levels are 128.36 W/m2, 173.80 W/m2 and 210.42 W/m2. These statistical results show that the height of 40 meters creates better conditions for installing a medium-sized turbine, and it is also possible to install equipment on the Reshadat oil platform at this height. Of course, The main limitations of wind turbine loading on Oil&Gas offshore platforms are primarily the requirement for explosion-proof installation equipment, lack of sufficient space, vibration control, weight limitations, and sufficient resistance to moisture. due to the noise control requirement and the small space available on the platform deck, it is recommended to use vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT). The use of this type of wind turbines can provide 75% of the required power of the platform. The economic results of RETScreen software show that in this project with a lifespan of 30 years, the use of wind turbine systems is profitable so that after 8.2 years, the total cost of the project returns.
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