Location:
USA
Plant Process:
Polyethylene,
Polypropylene,
Hydrogen Peroxide
HCS Group developed the cogeneration project for one of the largest
polymer facilities in the United States. The existing plant consumes
80 Mw of power and up to 360,000 pounds per hour of steam. The new
cogeneration project provides all power needed for emergency operation
of the facility and all steam required for normal and upset process
conditions.
HCS provided the client a new facility which
enhanced utility reliability, saved over $1MM in internal electrical
upgrades, integrated existing gasses being flared in the HRSG fuel,
and provided an overall reduction in power and steam utility costs.
The facility benefited from an annual overall utility savings of
over $3.7 million pre-tax savings.
In addition to project development, HCS also
proved the following project services:
• All engineering and design
• Construction package inquiry documentation
• Construction Management
• Project acceptance
• Commissioning coordination
| Item |
Before
Cogen |
After
Cogen |
| Power |
80
MW purchased from utility |
New four
train cogeneration unit capable of 5MW of power each.
Plant operation purchase 60 MW from the local utility
and generates 20 MW of power |
| Steam |
Multiple
direct fired boilers |
Four heat
recovery steam generators (HRSGs) each with a capacity
of 120,000 lb/hr each allowing for all steam to be provided
with one train out of service for maintenance |
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