Petroleum Coco Gasification Power Plant Case Study

CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

In this modern age of rapidly increasing technological innovations and civilized standards of living, it is a big challenge for the developing world to fathom a life without adequate supplies of affordable energy. With the demands of growing population, the world is facing further energy deficit. And as a result of improving individual prosperity, national economies and infrastructures, the global demand for energy is projected to increase by 56% between 2010 and 2040. In Philippines, the demand for power continually grows. According to the 2014 reports of Philippine Power Statistics issued by the Department of Energy, power consumption increases of about 2-5% yearly since 2001. To meet the domestic power requirement, the country will need about 13,166.7 MW of new

The location have been selected by considering factors such as ease of access to transport, suitability of land and climate, room for expansion, safety, and environmental requirements.
The location selected provides ease of access to transport. Its geography is located near a bay connected to the sea which means an easy access for vessels and ships since the raw materials coming from United States will be via a vessel. It will be essential also for the plant’s heating and cooling purposes because water can be drawn directly from and returned to the sea.
The topography of Lobo fits for the suitable location of the plant because it has proper load-bearing characteristics. And for the future changes, the operating requirements that influence the plant sizing is considered for the room expansion of the plant facilities.
The climate in the location provides favourable working conditions. The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 188.9 mm throughout the month, it can be expected to see rain on 12 days of the