Diseño y análisis de factibilidad del cambio de motores de combustión a diésel por motores eléctricos en planta de bombeo de crudo en territorio amazónico.

Abstract

This curricular integration project, titled "Design and Feasibility Analysis of Replacing Diesel Combustion Engines with Electric Motors in a Crude Oil Pumping Plant in the Amazon Region", assessed the technical and economic viability of replacing diesel engines with electric motors in a crude oil pumping plant. The study involved identifying suitable electric technologies, analyzing implementation and operational costs, and comparing them with existing combustion systems. The diagnosis of the diesel engines revealed significant issues, including high fuel consumption, elevated maintenance and operational costs, frequent mechanical failures, and pollutant emissions that endanger the environment and could violate current regulations. Based on these findings, the implementation of WEG W60 electric motors was proposed, offering a more efficient and sustainable solution from an operational, financial, and environmental perspective. The analysis concluded that switching to electric motors not only reduces operational costs and pollutant emissions but also improves system reliability, enhancing the plant’s competitiveness in the long term. The adoption of electric motors ensures greater energy efficiency and fosters sustainable development in a region as vulnerable as the Amazon.