| Author | Amaraporn Kittisobhon |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.ET-88-14 |
| Subject(s) | Thailand--Industries--Energy conservation
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| Note | A research study (6 credits) submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for the Degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The energy utilization in a palm oil processing factory is investigated
to determine how energy can be more effectively utilized. An energy audit,
limited to thermal energy and the normal operation of the boiler, the degumming
plant , the bleaching plant and the deodorization plant, is conducted. Analyses
by t he first and second law of t hermodynamics are made as well as energy
conservation opportunities are also proposed .
Results of t he study show that for the boiler, the energy conservation
can be implemented through the reduction of excess air and flue gas
temperature , the condensate recovery , better insulation , and the operation of
boiler at near capacity rating. The study also shows that the reduction of
excess air alone can save about 2% of 1987 fuel oil no.6 bill of the factory .
For the degumming plant, the bleaching plant and the deodorization plant, the
proposed implementable energy conservation measures are the proper insulation
of equipment and the prevention of steam leakage .
Further detailed studies on condensate recovery, electricity utilization,
and heat integration for the overall process of the factory are recommended in
order to identify additional opportunities for energy conservation in this
factory. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Prida Wibulswas |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bhattacharya, Sribas C. ;Dang, Giap Van
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | DAAD |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |