Thermoelectric Peltier-Based Cooler Generator As The Option To Optimize Flare Gas Utilization In Mature Fields

Authors

  • Adha Bayu Wijaya Pertamina EP Cepu
  • A.Zainal Abidin Pertamina EP Cepu
  • Rizky Martareza Noor Pertamina EP Cepu
  • Tomi Ardian Pertamina EP Cepu
  • Surpadjrianto Surpadjrianto Pertamina EP Cepu
  • Febri Yudha Rahasianto Pertamina EP Cepu
  • Astika Titistiti Pertamina EP Cepu

Abstract

Cepu is a mature field that has been producing since 1877 with a total production of 2,200 BOPD, with the challenge of developing new wells to control the decline in well production coupled with the high water cut in each well. In addition, production facilities in some sub-districts still use conventional equipment with durability and functions that need to be updated and are generally not equipped with the use of gas flares and purification equipment and in actual conditions in which gas is burned directly into the atmosphere. The thermoelectric Peltier is an innovation in the form of a device with a solid-state electric cooling component that functions to pump heat in the air during the cooling process. By being installed on a flowline leading to a flare stack, it is able to maximize the cooling process to enable the collected condensate and sweet gas be reused as a fuel gas engines. On this basis, the use of Thermoelectric Peltier in mature fields has great potential in reducing exhaust emissions of fuel gas/zero flares, heavy hydrocarbons (CH3+) contained in gas flares can be fully condensed and potentially to increase oil recovery from the Cepu field. In addition, the material used is user friendly requires only a power source, easy to be operated asit uses a 9-12 VDC power source, can be applicable in mature fields because it doesn't need spacious place, simply installed on the pipes, low price cost of Rp 5.312 million and is easy to find in the market.

Published

30-05-2023

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