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Application
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Largest manufacturer of edible oils and
fatty acid derivatives in South India |
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Chilling of vegetable oil fractionation |
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Capacity 80 TR at -15oC evaporation,
-10 to -13oC CaCl2 brine. |
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Rigid safety standards to be followed due to location near
hazardous acetone handling area |
The client was considering compressor systems when we were called in.
Guha's engineers opted to use low cost steam from a nearby husk fired boiler.
Comparative utility requirement
Comparison is drawn against compressors that were being considered by the
client.
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Compressors |
Ammonia absorption |
| Electricity |
160 HP installed, consuming 120 KW. |
15 HP installed, consuming 9 KW |
| Heat |
Nil |
800 kg/h steam |
Payback / benefits.
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Cost of power - Rs.5/- ($0.11) per KW. |
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Effective cost of heat - Rs. 300/- per
Ton |
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Effective saving for 8,000 hrs per year operation - about
Rs.2,500,000/- ($56,000/-). |
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Payback for Ammonia absorption system - Less than
18 months. |
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If the cost differential with compressors is taken, payback would be very
attractive at around 6 months. |
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