Energy Mapping on Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems: Centrifugal Pump Optimization for Marine Wet Scrubbers: A Simulation Study
2024 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Sustainable development
The essay/thesis is partially on sustainable development according to the University's criteria
Abstract [en]
Marine transportation, while vital for global trade, faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, particularly air pollution affecting port cities. Scrubbers offer a solution for compliance with sulfur emission regulations, but the dynamic nature of ship operations, with fluctuating suction heads and operational demands, poses unique challenges to pump operations. These fluctuations impact pump duty and efficiency, making optimization crucial.This thesis investigates the optimization of centrifugal pumps within marine scrubbers, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and address the unique operational challenges they face. Through a comparative analysis of three distinct pump configurations, the research evaluates their impact on system performance, reliability, and financial viability. By carefully selecting and sizing pumps, the study seeks to balance operational efficiency and cost savings, while ensuring equipment longevity and compliance with environmental standards.The results reveal that strategic pump selection and proper system sizing can lead to significant energy savings, reduce operational costs, and improve the overall cost-effectiveness of exhaust gas treatment systems. The findings reveal that thoughtful pump selection and precise system sizing can lead to substantial energy savings and improved cost-effectiveness, making exhaust gas treatment systems more efficient.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 54
Keywords [en]
Wet Scrubber System Optimization, Pump Configurations, Parallel Pumping, Energy Efficiency, Pump Performance
National Category
Energy Systems
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-45690OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-45690DiVA, id: diva2:1901654
Subject / course
Energy systems
Educational program
Master Programme in Energy Systems (online)
Presentation
2024-08-29, 14:58 (English)
Supervisors
Examiners
2024-09-302024-09-292025-10-02Bibliographically approved