Authors : Dr. Ibrahem Omran

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24SEP1287

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Abstract : Condensate recovery is a crucial aspect of industrial processes that involves the collection and reuse of condensed steam, a byproduct of heat exchange systems. This research paper explores condensate recovery's significance in industrial operations. It discusses the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with condensate recovery, emphasizing its environmental, economic, and operational impacts. This research also examines various technologies and strategies used for efficient condensate recovery and highlights the importance of incorporating such practices into industrial settings for sustainability and resource conservation. The walk-through sample survey for the Scoping study of Steam Traps & condensate recovery system was carried out at AMOC, plant from 24th Dec-2017 to 26th Dec-2017. the audit study was in a total number of 4675 steam traps, the result of the audit found 50% failure of these traps. AMOC consists of a lube oil complex and a gas oil complex with tank farms and a utilities section, 1st stage of the study was finished in the lube oil plant with [1] Total Savings Potential (in USD) = 234745, [2] Total Investment (in USD) = 245521, and [3] Total Payback for the System = 12.5 months.

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