Proposed Design of 265-Mw Solar Diesel Hybrid System Power Plant Located in Bulacan, Mabini, Batangas
Proposed Design of 265-Mw Solar Diesel Hybrid System Power Plant Located in Bulacan, Mabini, Batangas
Proposed Design of 265-Mw Solar Diesel Hybrid System Power Plant Located in Bulacan, Mabini, Batangas
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree in
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
by:
FALCUNITIN, JOEY H.
MAALIHAN, DARREN IAN B.
NAGUTOM, MC KING STEPHEN F.
March 2020
Design Background
In recent years, Photovoltaic (PV) system and batteries storage cost have
steeply dropped making it an affordable energy source for companies in remote areas.
Using only a PV system and solely relying on the solar irradiation is not a safe bet for an
industrial consumer as PV production can be inconsistent. This is why Industrials are
resorting to PV Diesel hybrid system.
Solar hybrid systems are power systems that combine solar power from a
photovoltaic system with another energy source. One of the most common hybrid
systems being PV diesel hybrid system, coupling PV and diesel generators, also known
as diesel gensets. The diesel generators are used to steadily fill in the gap between the
load and the power generated by the PV system. Battery storages can be used to
enhance the overall system performance to ensure that the amount of energy meets the
demand. An energy management system can also be included to optimize the system
as the diesel gensets capacity is limited and the solar energy production is inconsistent.
In solar diesel hybrid system power plant, the PV system complements the diesel
gensets. It can supply additional energy when loads are high or relieve the genset to
minimize its fuel consumption. In the future, excess energy could optionally be stored in
batteries, making it possible for the hybrid system to use more solar power even at
night. Intelligent management of various system components ensures optimal fuel
economy and minimizes CO2 emissions.
The proposed solar diesel hybrid system power plant will be located at the
province of Batangas, specifically at Bulacan, Mabini, Batangas in consideration with
the easy accessibility in terms of resources delivery. Fuels can be delivered through
ports. Also, its distance to residential areas is taken into account as it is expected to
emit hot exhaust gases that can be hazardous to humans living nearby. Its wide land
area is also suitable for the installment of the photovoltaic system.
Operating Conditions
Brake Power : W˙ B
∑ Q¿ =∑ Q out
ṁa ha + ṁf h f + Q̇Coolant ∈¿=(m¿ ¿ a¿ +ṁ )h +Ẇ ˙
+ Q̇ + Q̇conv + Q̇rad ¿ ¿¿
f e B Coolant out
HEAT RECOVERY
BOILER SYSTEM
FLOW WATER
TO OIL COOLER PUMP
Qwj =Qw
m wj C pwj ∆ T wj =m w C pw ∆ T w
Operating Conditions
Brake Power : W˙ B
∑ Q¿ =∑ Q out
ṁa ha + ṁf h f + Q̇Coolant ∈¿=(m¿ ¿ a¿ +ṁ )h +Ẇ ˙
+ Q̇ + Q̇conv + Q̇rad ¿ ¿¿
f e B Coolant out
COOLING TOWER
FROM DIESEL ENGINE
EXCHANGER
HEAT
FLOW WATER
TO OIL COOLER PUMP
Q wj =Q w