Techno-Economic Analysis of Stand-Alone Hybrid Energy System for the Electrification of Iran Drilling Oil Rigs
Abstract: This paper explores
the potential of use of stand-alone hybrid wind/solar energy system in electrification
of calibrating equipment of drilling oil rig in Iran. To achieve this,
different hybrid energysystem configurations based on calibration equipment
demand are proposed. This study puts emphasis on the energy production and cost
of energy from both wind turbine and photovoltaic (PV) in the hybrid system. In
addition, to make conditions more realistic, the real meteorological data is
used for HOMER software to perform the technical and economic analysis of the
hybrid system. Results indicate that the PV array shares more electricity
production than the wind turbine generator if both wind turbine and PV array are
utilized in the wind/solar hybrid system. Moreover, results show that the
operational cost will be reduced by the suggested hybrid system.
Author: Abdullah Asuhaimi Mohd
Zin
Journal Code: jptkomputergg170091
