GTA FUEL ENHANCER EFFICIENCY TEST
PERFORMED IN FISH PROCESSING PLANT , PERU
1. GENERAL ASPECTS:
1.1.
Background:
The high consumption of diesel fuel
reported in the operating units of the PLANT led to a search to reduce this
cost.
In this instance, SOMA INTERNACIONAL
offered to demonstrate the qualities of GTA Fuel Enhancer to obtain the
objective of reducing fuel consumption. With this objective, SOMA proposed to
conduct a test using the diesel power generators in their Plant.
1.2.
Objective:
The objective of the testing was to
demonstrate the savings in fuel consumption that can be achieved by treating
the fuel with GTA Fuel Enhancer (GTA FE).
1.3.
Implementation
Advisory Team:
Shaul
Epelbaum
, Engineer representing GTA
Technologies, Inc. – U.S.A.
Hermann
Rothschild
, Engineer representing SOMA
INTERNACIONAL.
1.4.
Implementation Supervisory Personnel
Elvis
Huaman, Engineer;
Chief, Plant Maintenance
Wolfgang Wengel, Engineer; Technical Manager
Reynaldo Mamani, Instructor-operator
1.5.
Location:
Industrial Fishing Plant
2.
METHODOLOGY
2.1.
In the first stage, a base line was established by
collecting the data of fuel consumption/power generated by Group #1
Motorgenerator, without GTA FE.
2.2.
The second stage was the data collection with GTA FE-treated
fuel in a concentrated formulation, to establish the savings.
2.3.
The results were obtained by the readings of two digital
flowmeters provided by GPI and installed by the client, that measures the
supply of fuel to the engine and the return of the excess. It is this
difference that gave us the total fuel used, in gallons. The recording of the electric
power produced was accomplished by a kilowatt meter showing KWh. This
instrument was also provided by the client. Momentary kilowatts were also
obtained. This is a measurement of the head of the manifold, by means of a
laser thermometer, and the temperature of the radiator from the group
instruments board. Lastly the R.P.M was registered in each reading.
3. DATA SUMMARY
READINGS WITHOUT ADDING
GTA FE
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DATES
March
2002 |
HOURS |
RANGE
of KW |
CONSUMPGALLONS |
KWh |
Gal/KWh |
OBSERV. |
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From |
To |
From |
To |
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(1) |
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03 |
11:21 |
12:30 |
420 |
470 |
45 |
554 |
0.08123 |
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(2) |
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04 |
10:15 |
11:15 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
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NO LOAD |
(3) |
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04 |
17:10 |
18:10 |
490 |
585 |
41 |
524 |
0.07824 |
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(4) |
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05 |
13:15 |
16:45 |
525 |
575 |
156 |
1992 |
0.07831 |
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READINGS WITH THE
ADDITION OF GTA FE
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DATES March
2002 |
HOURS |
RANGE
of KW |
CONSUMP GALLONS |
KWh |
Gal/KWh |
OBSERV. |
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From |
To |
From |
To |
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(5) |
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05 |
18:00 |
21:20 |
550 |
580 |
128 |
1906 |
0.06716 |
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(6) |
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05-06 |
23:30 |
8:00 |
400 |
550 |
330 |
4524 |
0.07294 |
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(7) |
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06 |
11:45 |
11:45 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
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NO LOAD |
(8) |
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06 |
21:45 |
23:45 |
400 |
510 |
70 |
996 |
0.07028 |
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(9) |
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06-07 |
23:45 |
07:45 |
420 |
550 |
297 |
4050 |
0.07333 |
*CHANGE OF FORMULA |
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*The
GTA FE/fuel ratio was changed as part of the test, with no improvement shown.
4. ANALYSIS
AND COMPARISON OF RESULTS
4.1.
To best compare results of fuel yield with and without the
GTA FE treatment, we relate readings showing the most similar possible (KW)
momentary loads.
For example:
The readings in (4) W/O GTA FE of
March 05 showed 0.07831 gal/KWh, compared with the readings in (5) of March 05
WITH GTA FE which showed a consumption of 0.06716 gal/KWh. Calculating
0.07831–0.06716 the result is 0.01115
gal/KWh which represents a saving of 14.238%.
Very clearly savings can be seen in
the two measurements of one hour each WITH NO LOAD (2) made 04 March with 12
gallons consumed (W/O GTA FE) and (7), March 06 with the fuel treated WITH
GTA FE, which only used 10 gallons in the same period of time. This is a
savings of 16.67%.
A number of readings were taken in
short intervals allowing us to see how the relationship gal/KWh varies with
different load magnitude and that proportionally the tests WITH GTA FE
continued to show lower consumption.
It can be seen in the course of the
tests how loads other than optimal impact the consumption of fuel. With closer
to optimal loads that are 80% of the nominal 660 KW, or 528 KW, it is observed
that WITH GTA FE the consumption is proportionally lower.
For example, in the readings (3) of
March 04 (17.10 at 18.10) with loads between 498 KW and 585 KW – W/O GTA FE –
the consumption was 0.07824 gal/KWh. While in another section of the test (8),
beginning at 21:45 and until 23:45 of March 06 - WITH GTA FE - the loads were
between 400 KW and 550 KW, resulting in 0.07028 gal/KWh. The comparison shows us that 0.07824-0.07028 = 0.00796. This is a
savings of 10.174%.
5.- GTA FE’s HISTORICAL TENDENCY
In other tests made with GTA FE in the United States and other countries, it has been demonstrated that the savings increase with time, mainly because the combustion chamber becomes cleaner and there is improvement in the air/fuel mixture of the combustion process. Measuring results over a period of 100 hours is more favorable than shorter tests such as one to four hours. This said, it is important to notice in the Table that in the first half hour of measurement WITH GTA FE (30 minutes) a significant savings is already achieved.
6.- FIELD DATA REPORT OF THE INDUSTRIAL
FISHING PLANT
In eight attached pages we present the
results of the tests carried out with the concentrated formulation of GTA FE.
6.1.- Comments
As it is the case in all engines, it
was observed that the power generating set is operating within its optimum
range only part of the time. At other times, it is underused and there are also
moments of high variability.
The savings with GTA FE are more
dramatic when the motor-generator works at its ideal capacity, which is
evidenced by the interpretation of the measurements carried out in the Plant.
It is necessary to point out that if
the means of controlling these loads were applied, it would be possible to
optimize the energy production of the plant thereby providing greater benefit
from GTA FE in higher fuel savings.
6.2.- Formulation Of GTA FE
We have obtained from the manufacturer a concentrated formulation of GTA FE, different from the one offered initially to the Plant, not only to demonstrate its effectiveness, but also to provide a greater savings due to lower cost.
6.3.- YIELD COMPARISONS
WITH GTA FE 0.07093 Gal/KWh
Saving 0.00833 Gal/KWh equal to 10.51%
Readings (2) and (4)
W/O GTA FE 0.07831 Gal/KWh
WITH GTA FE 0.06716 Gal/KWh
Saving 0.01115 Gal/KWh equal to 14.24%
Readings (2) and (4)
W/O GTA FE Consumption 12 gallons
WITH GTA FE Consumption 10 gallons
Savings of 2 gallons equal to 16.67%
EQUIPMENT: Diesel Generator Group No. 1 <> Turbine Diesel <> MANUFACTURER: Caterpillar Mod 3508 AT <> NOMINAL: 660KW 1800 RPM <> 900 HP
NUMBER OF WORKING HOURS BEFORE TEST: 10088
<> COMPRESSION 3:1
<> 2015 c.in. <>
34.51 Liters <> NOMINAL 38 Gal/H
GENERAL CONDITION: Good