Waste heat utilization from existing pipeline compression stations
As the US pursues ways to use energy more efficiently, considerable interest continues to be expressed in the recovery and application of waste heat. Within the gas industry, the waste heat potential from pipeline compressor stations is significant. Recent studies estimate that the application of waste heat recovery systems to pipeline operations in the US would conserve 127 billion cu ft/yr, or 14.3% of the natural gas fuel consumed by pipeline compressor stations during continuous operations. However, regulatory constraints and the competition for corporate investment funds have limited the utilization of waste heat recovery systems. This work examines selected applications of waste heat and the types of economic analyses used for the evaluation of energy conservation projects. Two alternatives for the utilization of waste heat from an existing compressor station are considered.
- OSTI ID:
- 6286975
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-810209-
- Journal Information:
- 9th Int. Pipeline Technol. Conf.; (), Journal Name: 9th Int. Pipeline Technol. Conf.; ()
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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