Can liquid air energy storage reduce power consumption of air separation unit?
Moreover, there remains a surplus of production capacity in air separation. This paper proposes an external-compression air separation process, with liquid air energy storage function. It can effectively reduce the power consumption cost of air separation unit while realizing peak load shifting.
Can air separation system save energy?
Based on the TSI ideas above, energy-saving opportunities are discussed. The air separation system is simulated based on the industrial data by using ASPEN PLUS. According to the simulation results, the actual operating performance and exergy efficiency of major equipment are analyzed. The major problems of this process are discovered.
Is liquid air energy storage a new type of external-compression air separation unit?
Conclusion Through the discussion above, a new type of external-compression air separation unit with liquid air energy storage is proposed and studied. Under the condition of ensuring the normal operation of the ASU, the spare capacity of the system is fully utilised to store liquid air during the valley period.
What are air separation units?
Air separation units are one of the prime examples for studies on demand side management and (non-)linear model predictive control due to their high power consumption and energy storage potential. These plants separate ambient air into its main components, nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, by means of cryogenic distillation at different pressure levels.
What are the advantages of external-compression air separation units?
However, external-compression air separation units are an absolute majority with very large capacity, which makes it easier to realize large-scale energy storage. The proposed system makes energy storage technology of ASU more comprehensive. Air separation unit is formed by all the original equipment in the cold box.
Can a new external-compression air separation unit help a power grid?
A new external-compression air separation unit with energy storage is proposed. Air is recovered as the Lachman air after power generation. The proposed system can help for peak regulation in power grid. Long-term supply demand balance in a power grid may be maintained by electric energy storage.
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Evaluation of an energy supply system with air separation
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