Feasibility study of a combined system of electricity generation and cooling from liquefied natural gas to reduce the electricity cost of data centres

Sermsuk, Maytungkorn; Sukjai, Yanin; Wiboonrat, Montri; Kiatkittipong, Kunlanan

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2022.124397

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“…The cost of the liquefied natural gas vaporiser is assumed to be 40 $/kW, while the cost of the liquid hydrogen vaporiser is assumed to be 60 $/kW. The cost of the natural gas compressor is assumed to be 1200 $/kW [40], while the cost of the air compressor is assumed to be 450 $/kW [41]. Finally, the cost of the after-cooler is assumed to be 90 $/kW [42][43][44].…”

Section: Polish Maritime Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Economic Analysis and the EEXI Reduction Potential of Parallel Hybrid Dual-Fuel Engine‒Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems for LNG Carriers

Ammar,

Almas,

Nahas

2023

Polish Maritime Research

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One potential solution for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from ships and meeting the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) requirements is to use a hybrid propulsion system that combines liquid hydrogen and liquefied natural gas fuels. To improve energy efficiency for diesel-electric dual-fuel ship propulsion systems, an engine power limitation system can also be used. This paper examines the potential use of these systems with regard to several factors, including compliance with EEXI standards set by the International Maritime Organization, fuel ratio optimisation, installation requirements, and economic feasibility. As a case study, an LNG carrier is analysed, with dual-fuel diesel-electric and two hybrid systems adjusted to meet IMO-EEXI requirements with engine power limitation percentages of 25%, 0% (hybrid option 1), and 15% (hybrid option 2), respectively. From an economic standpoint, the liquid hydrogen-based system has competitive costs compared to the dual-fuel diesel-electric system, with costs of 2.1 and 2.5 dollars per kilogram for hybrid system options 1 and 2, respectively.

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Section: Polish Maritime Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Economic Analysis and the EEXI Reduction Potential of Parallel Hybrid Dual-Fuel Engine‒Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems for LNG Carriers

Ammar,

Almas,

Nahas

2023

Polish Maritime Research

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“…Hence, most technology depends on electricity, and electricity generation is the main requirement for technology to sustain growth. For example, large ICT companies such as Microsoft consume around 27 MW of electricity at any given time [6]. According to International Energy Agency (IEA) statistics, the primary sources of electricity generation are fossil fuels, in a ratio shown in Figure 1.…”

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ICT and Renewable Energy: A Novel Concept for Big Data Storage Centers

Liu,

Latif,

Cui

et al. 2024

Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications

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The tremendous growth in technology is also the cause of global warming, which is harmful greenhouse gas Emissions. The information and communication technology (ICT) sector is one of the fastest-growing industries; it has the most significant impact on almost all other technologies. Energy efficiency and reduction of global warming is now a wish and realization by all key players related to this technology. The big data is one of the modern tools of ICT. It not only has a range of energy efficiency, but it can also help other departments to become intelligent energy efficient. This research article proposes several ways to achieve the mentioned goal, like optimization of battery size, overcoming uncertainties in energy generation, and overcoming storage and consumption. In a green data warehouse, the energy supply from renewable energy sources and the user traffic load are dynamic. The big data industry is also aware of the potential benefits of renewable energy to make the future more environmentally friendly and sustainable. The research progress of big data storage solutions is reviewed in this paper.

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Sustainability and Technoeconomic Assessment of Polygeneration Process for LNG Cold Recovery

Ganta,

Gunjal,

Agarwal

et al. 2024

Chem Eng & Technol

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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminals have specification that necessitates adjustment of heating value of LNG feed. One strategy to reduce heating value is to separate heavier hydrocarbons from LNG by utilizing LNG cold energy. The amount of cold energy utilized in recovering heavy hydrocarbon is much less resulting in wastage of remaining cold energy. To reverse this wastage, we propose a polygeneration process that encompasses an organic Rankine cycle to generate electricity and refrigeration for cold storage warehouse cooling and data center cooling by utilizing remaining cold energy. Based on process simulation and optimization, we found that a significant amount of cold energy is utilized resulting in an avoided CO2 emission, thereby enhancing sustainability of an LNG regasification terminal.

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Feasibility study of a combined system of electricity generation and cooling from liquefied natural gas to reduce the electricity cost of data centres

Cited by 16 publications

References 27 publications

Economic Analysis and the EEXI Reduction Potential of Parallel Hybrid Dual-Fuel Engine‒Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems for LNG Carriers

Economic Analysis and the EEXI Reduction Potential of Parallel Hybrid Dual-Fuel Engine‒Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems for LNG Carriers

ICT and Renewable Energy: A Novel Concept for Big Data Storage Centers

Sustainability and Technoeconomic Assessment of Polygeneration Process for LNG Cold Recovery

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