Mechanical Vapor Recompression for waste energy recovery

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984 · Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6004526

Becker, F E; Zakak, A I

This paper describes energy recovery in petroleum refineries utilizing mechanical vapor recompression. Several examples illustrating recompression of waste steam or vapors from turbine exhausts, vents and distillation towers are presented. The advantages of the Mechanical Vapor Recompression System (MVRS) using a screw compressor are discussed in detail. Significant energy savings can be achieved by integration of the MVRS into the steam flow loop. Attractive simple payback periods, often less than two years, can be achieved.

• Research Organization: Thermo Electron Corp., Waltham, MA
• OSTI ID: 6004526
• Report Number(s): CONF-8505145-
• Journal Information: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States) Vol. 64; ISSN PAPDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
020400* -- Petroleum-- Processing
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320304 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Waste Heat Recovery & Utilization
COMPRESSION
COMPRESSORS
DISTILLATION EQUIPMENT
ECONOMICS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY RECOVERY
EQUIPMENT
EXHAUST GASES
FLUIDS
GASEOUS WASTES
GASES
HEAT RECOVERY
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
MACHINERY
PETROLEUM REFINERIES
RECOVERY
STEAM
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
VAPORS
VENTILATION SYSTEMS
WASTE HEAT UTILIZATION
WASTE PRODUCT UTILIZATION
WASTES