REPOTENCIACIÓN DEL SISTEMA GENERACIÓN DE VAPOR PARA CENTRAL TERMOELÉCTRICA SANTA ELENA Y SU RELACIÓN CON LA CALIDAD DE SERVICIO

Abstract

The objective of this study is to design a proposal on the implementation of the repowering of the steam system of the thermoelectric plant Santa Elena in the province of Santa Elena, in order to obtain better fuel quality, sustainability and improvement of operating costs. The focus of the study is mixed since the research makes use of quantitative and qualitative studies. According to the documentary review and in situ observation, it was obtained as a result that since 2012, all the engines of the steam generation system were restricted to 85%. In this context, 5 engines were damaged, of which 3 are boilers. This has constituted a loss of steam that cannot be recovered because the engines cannot operate at 100%. Based on the problem addressed, the investment of the purchase of an auxiliary boiler is proposed in order to solve the deficiency of steam generation in operation and its potential savings in fuel consumption and start-up time. Therefore, it is concluded that the State, through strategic intervention and timely management in emerging regional cases, generates effectiveness to restore the infrastructure of the electrical system in order to comply with national sovereignty and offer quality public service.