Ways to improve the energy efficiency of pump equipment

Abstract

   According to various estimations, 20-25 % of the world energy consumption accounts for pump equipment. In some industries, this value reaches 50 % or more. The problem of energy saving is becoming increasingly important as for global situation as for individual businesses. Gazpromneft-Vostok – is not an exception. This problem is particularly relevant for Southwest part of Krapivinskoe oilfield, due to the limited associated gas production. The company is forced to buy associated petroleum gas and diesel fuel. In this regard, the aim of the project is to select the most effective way to reduce energy consumption at oil transport process considering capital expenditures. The method proposed to use - a new approach for electric pumps frequency regulation. The project provides practical application the minimum pump speed reduction at constant parameters of the network. The application of this method will provide the electricity consumption reduction and decrease the money spending at company’s oilfields and other companies.