Achieving More Efficient Use of Energy Resources at the Ethylene Production Process Section

Authors

  • Denis S. Balzamov
  • Gulnaz I. Kamalova

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24160/1993-6982-2026-4-70-79

Keywords:

fuel and energy resources, energy saving, steam, energy and technology combination, secondary energy resources

Abstract

The aim of the study is to achieve more efficient use of energy resources at the ethylene production process section by applying energy and technology combination methods. The study was carried out using both theoretical and empirical methods, such as data analysis and observation, including analyses of equipment heat balances, mix of energy resources, steam parameters, and monitoring of process equipment.

The composition of equipment implementing the processes that are accompanied by generation of secondary energy resources (SER) has been identified. The amount of SER heat from quenching and evaporation units, and from heat recovery steam generators downstream of the pyrolysis furnaces has been determined. Based on the data obtained, the arrangement of a proprietary energy technology complex based on a backpressure turbine set has been proposed, which would reduce the loss of steam energy during its throttling and use the obtained electricity for the auxiliaries of the fuel and energy complex enterprises.

Author Biographies

Denis S. Balzamov

Ph.D. (Techn.), Assistant Professor of Energy Supply of Enterprises, Construction of Buildings and Structures Dept., Kazan State Power Engineering University, e-mail: dbalzamov@mail.ru

Gulnaz I. Kamalova

Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Phygital Sports Dept., Head of the Educational Activities Dept.,Volga Region State University of Physical Education, Sports and Tourism, e-mail: kamalovagi@bk.ru

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Для цитирования: Бальзамов Д.С., Камалова Г.И. Повышение эффективности использования энергоресурсов на технологическом участке производства этилена // Вестник МЭИ. 2026. № 4. С. 70—79. DOI: 10.24160/1993-6982-2026-4-70-79

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For citation: Balzamov D.S., Kamalova G.I. Achieving More Efficient Use of Energy Resources at the Ethylene Production Process Section. Bulletin of MPEI. 2026;4:70—79. (in Russian). DOI: 10.24160/1993-6982-2026-4-70-79

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Conflict of interests: the authors declare no conflict of interest

Published

2026-08-23

Issue

Section

Theoretical and Applied Heat Engineering (Technical Sciences) (2.4.6)