According to the Public Relations Office, in a specialized and technical meeting convened to initiate research projects at the power plants of Fajr Energy Persian Gulf, new targets were set to optimize energy consumption and enhance the efficiency of the company’s generating units. These projects were launched in cooperation with leading experts from the Niroo Research Institute, along with technical teams from the company’s Research Center, operational units of Power Plants 1 and 2, and the Process Engineering and Production Control departments.
Two key projects have been placed on the agenda, each with the potential to significantly reduce costs and optimize energy processes across the power plants:
1. Recovery of Waste Energy in Power Generation Units
The objective of this project is to explore and implement technical and economic solutions for recovering energies lost during the electricity generation process. Specialists involved in this project aim to identify the main sources of energy loss and apply advanced technologies to return this energy to the production cycle. This initiative, in addition to reducing energy wastage, is expected to lower fuel consumption and decrease the operational costs of the plants.
2. Increasing Output and Efficiency of Gas Turbines through Inlet Air Cooling Technologies
This project seeks to assess and apply innovative methods for cooling the inlet air of gas turbines to improve their performance. Such solutions, especially beneficial in hot climates, can increase turbine output power and enhance overall energy efficiency. The resulting fuel savings will further contribute to improved cost‑effectiveness of the power generation systems.
Project Analysis and Benefits
These two projects are not only designed to optimize fuel and energy consumption but also to help achieve circular economy goals and promote long‑term sustainability in the energy sector. Key anticipated benefits include:
- Reduced Energy Loss: Leveraging advanced technologies for waste energy recovery can minimize energy losses within the plants and boost the overall efficiency of generating units.
- Lower Fuel Costs: Optimizing turbine inlet air cooling can increase turbine efficiency, which in turn lowers fuel consumption and reduces operating expenses.
- Environmental Sustainability: By cutting emissions and improving the performance of generating units, these projects represent a significant step toward fulfilling environmental commitments.
Execution Steps and Forward Planning
Follow‑up technical meetings of the Power and Steam Committees have already been scheduled. After receiving final approval from the company’s Research Council, detailed planning for the design, research, and implementation phases will commence. Furthermore, operational teams—together with technical experts from Power Plants 1 and 2—have conducted on‑site inspections to thoroughly examine current challenges and develop targeted solutions.
Conclusion
The implementation of these research projects, in today’s challenging economic and environmental climate, can profoundly impact energy savings and efficiency levels at generating units. Through sustained collaboration between the Niroo Research Institute and Fajr Energy Persian Gulf’s technical teams, these initiatives may serve as successful models for other power plants nationwide in pursuit of energy optimization and environmental sustainability.
Looking Ahead
It is anticipated that these projects will significantly enhance power plant performance and reduce costs in the long term. Moreover, continued research in this field could lead to the discovery of new technologies for further optimizing energy consumption across other segments of the nation’s energy industry.