Combined Heat and Power System For a Carbon Black Manufacturer: System Selection and Speci fication

Authors

  • Theodore A. Kozman Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Jesús DaCosta Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Jim Lee Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Louisiana at Lafayette

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2241

Keywords:

Combined Heat and Power System, Carbon Black Manufac- turing, System Selection, Speci fication.

Abstract

This research investigates the use of combined heat and power
(CHP) system for a carbon black manufacturer to reduce the energy
cost. The analysis of the facility energy consumption shows that a steam-
turbine-driven CHP system could provide for the electric needs of the
company. The recuperation of the heat from the low pressure steam can
be injected into the reactor to provide heat, which can substitute for
some of the heat from the natural gas. For the electric needs, our study
indicates that the facility can bene fit from generating a baseline load
to ensure that no excess electricity is produced. The suggested solution
in this research is to be considered as a preliminary solution. Further
studies are necessary to be carried out by professional CHP developers
to yield more accurate speci fications and costs.

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Author Biographies

Theodore A. Kozman, Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Theodore A. Kozman is a graduate faculty in engineering and
technology management and mechanical engineering, University of Lou-
isiana Lafayette. He is director of the Department of Natural Resources
(DOE grant) assigned Louisiana Industries of the Future Teams (LIFT)
for statewide interaction with major industry energy users to develop
roadmaps for the major energy problems, and director and founder of Louisiana Industrial Assessment Center to assist manufacturing compa-
nies in reducing energy, waste reduction and productivity improvement.
He received his Ph.D. in engineering science and mechanics from the
University of Tennessee.

Jesús DaCosta, Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Jesús DaCosta received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical
engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in May 2004.
He participated in the Industrial Assessment Center along with Dr.
Theodore Kozman, researching ways of reducing energy costs for manu-
facturers in the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. He received a
Master of Science in engineering and technology management during
2006.

Jim Lee, Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Jim Lee is M. Eloi Girard Professor in engineering management at
the University of Louisiana Lafayette and associate director of Louisiana
Industrial Assessment Center. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees
in industrial and management engineering from the University of Iowa.
His research areas include simulation, statistical analysis, decision sup-
port systems, and computer-integrated production systems.

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Published

2007-10-17

How to Cite

Kozman, T. A. ., DaCosta, J. ., & Lee, J. . (2007). Combined Heat and Power System For a Carbon Black Manufacturer: System Selection and Speci fication. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 22(4), 6–22. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2241

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2007: Vol 22 Iss 4

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