Plam Oil Steam boiler and turbine

The steam turbine system in a palm oil mill is a highly integrated multi-functional unit. Its operational process is as follows: First, an electrically driven blower supplies air to the boiler; the boiler uses the oxygen provided by the blower to burn palm waste, heating water to generate steam, which is used for sterilizing palm fruit. Subsequently, the steam is directed to the turbine, driving it to generate electricity, with part of the power generated fed back to drive the blower, forming a localized energy cycle.

The core challenge of this system lies in the fact that when steam supply is unstable or insufficient, the turbine's output power decreases, which may result in the generated electricity being inadequate to meet the basic power demand of the blower. This in turn affects the stability of boiler combustion and steam generation, creating a negative feedback loop.

The traditional solution relies on diesel generators to supplement power supply. However, this method has significant drawbacks: the switching process depends on manual operation, leading to considerable response delays; diesel generators require a relatively long startup time, during which considerable energy waste and carbon emissions occur.

To address these issues, the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) can provide efficient and automated power support. When turbine output is insufficient, the BESS can seamlessly inject the required power within milliseconds, ensuring continuous operation of the blower and preventing production interruptions. Meanwhile, when the turbine generates excess electricity, the BESS can store the surplus power, enabling optimized recycling and efficient utilization of energy within the plant.