Estudo do dimensionamento de sistema fotovoltaico aplicado em métodos de elevação artificial

Abstract

The photovoltaic solar energy surge as an alternative to supply energy on artificial oil lift systems, aiming economic feasibility with the use of natural resources. This clean energy converts directly solar radiation into energy, and, after this conversion, energy is transformed from continuous current to alternating current by the inverter and send to the electrical grid. This study presents a solution based on the use of photovoltaic solar energy to supply energetically oil wells operating with PCP, ESP and gas lift systems. The values of the three methods mentioned were analyzed for consistence in result of the photovoltaic design. With emphasis on ESP lifting method, two results were obtained through simulations were there was a difference of 2.4 years in payback time between them. This results shows that through some simulations, the result can be improved by modifying operational parameters in the software used. It was concluded that for all cases, the payback time was satisfactory considering the useful life time of an oil well.