The use of gas piston installations to increase energy efficiency of industrial enterprises

The article presents the results of a study of the potential of gas piston installations for improving the energy efficiency of enterprises. The study applied theoretical and analytical methods to classify energy efficiency measures, evaluate the influence of various factors on the selection of equipment, and analyze the economic effect of using gas piston installations. An analysis of scientific publications and existing experience confirming the feasibility of using these units in industrial enterprises was conducted. A classification of technical measures dedicated to the optimization of electric grids is considered. Proposals for improving the systems of settlement and technical metering of electric power are developed based on an audit of energy consumption and equipment selection. Based on the conducted analysis, a list of tasks for optimizing the modes of electric power systems and power supply systems of industrial facilities was compiled. The choice of including a gas piston power plant in the composition of the enterprise's power supply equipment, allowing for the distribution of energy in both autonomous and parallel modes, is substantiated. The main provisions for calculating the economic effect of the implementation of gas piston installations are presented, demonstrating a significant reduction in electricity costs and an increase in enterprise productivity. This article presents data on the heating system's performance after the reconstruction and technical upgrade of a plant using container-type gas piston installations. The selected gas piston installation provides continuous operation with automatic start and stop, supplying power in parallel with the external grid without distributing power to the external grid. The methods and recommendations proposed in this article can be used by industrial management to make informed management decisions aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing energy costs. The results will be useful to process engineers, production management specialists, and company executives interested in reducing operating costs and enhancing business sustainability.