USE OF RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY FOR NUTRITION OF OWN REQUIREMENTS OF OIL PIPELINE

Abstract

The development of the modern world directly depends on the development of transport infrastructure. One of the types of transportation is the pipeline system, they are designed mainly for the delivery of liquid from one region to another, the most popular pipelines are oil pipelines and gas pipelines. Water pipelines are usually located in densely populated areas, while oil pipelines are often located in hard-to-reach areas, for example, in the regions of the Far North. As a rule, such territories do not have a centralized power supply, which creates additional difficulties in ensuring their functioning. Generally, diesel generators are the source of electricity in such regions. Based on the analysis of the oil transportation cycle, the authors proposed a certain way to increase its energy efficiency and increase reliability. The aim of this work is increasing energy efficiency and reliability of electrical equipment for own needs in oil pipelines. To achieve this goal, it is proposed to replace diesel generators with plants using renewable energy sources. In particular, it is proposed to use wind-solar installations. These installations are supposed to be used as the main power sources, while diesel generators will be used as stand-by sources of energy. The article provides a feasibility study for this event, as well as specific technical solutions for its implementation. First of all, this event will reduce fuel costs. Also, this will increase the category of reliability of the emergency valve from the third to the first.