Institusion
Institut Teknologi Perusahaan Listrik Negara
Author
Zainy Rachman, Gerry
Agus Yogianto, Aloysius
Subject
Teknik Elektro
Datestamp
2022-11-08 01:44:25
Abstract :
Chlorination plant is a system that converts seawater into a chlorine solution. Chlorine
functions to prevent microorganisms from multiplying by temporarily paralyzing marine
biota that can cause disturbances in cooling functions such as condensers and heat
exchangers. Based on PERMENLHK SK.719/Menlhk/Setjen/PKL.1/9/2019 the allowed
residual chlorine in the cooling water cycle according to the Environmental Quality
Standards ranges from 0.2-0.5 ppm. Sea water is converted through an electrolysis
process assisted by direct electric current injection from the rectifier transformer. The
condition of the chlorination plant rectifier transformer has occurred 54 times, so the
rectifier current is limited to 4000 amperes. This study aims to analyze the production
efficiency of the chlorination plant of PLTU Labuan based on the chlorine production
capacity during commissioning, which is 111,695 kg/h. Variables tested, namely rectifier
current, seawater flow, cell voltage, chlorine concentration, and residual chlorine. The
variables are then processed and analyzed to get the calculation of chlorine production,
specific energy consumption and efficiency of chlorination plant. Based on the analysis
of the test results, the maximum efficiency of the chlorination plant was obtained at 4000A
working current with a value of 59.1%. In addition, the highest residual chlorine value
was obtained at the 4000 A rectifier output current with a value of 0.24 ppm. From the
test results, the chlorination plant of PLTU Labuan is recommended to operate at a
working current of 3500 amperes to 4000 amperes according to the analysis that has
been done.