Renewable process heat from solar thermal: Poultry slaughterhouse processes

Abstract

Jordan faces pressing energy challenges, characterized by a substantial dependence on imported resources. This paper addresses these challenges by examining the potential integration of solar thermal energy systems into poultry slaughterhouses, using a representative case study. The study starts by providing a brief background on Jordan's energy challenges and the rationale for exploring solar thermal applications in the poultry industry. The methodology involves a meticulous analysis of existing processes in the slaughterhouse, followed by the necessary calculations for integrating a solar thermal flat plate collector. Validation is performed through T*SOL and Polysun simulations, accompanied by a comprehensive economic analysis. The proposed flat plate collector-based system demonstrates the capacity to cover approximately 72% of the facility's annual energy requirements, resulting in substantial savings of 1,926,396 kWh per year, equivalent to 330,318 L of diesel. Simulation results indicate a concise payback period of 3.8 years and net profits approximately 6.6 times the initial investment over a 25-year span. Beyond economic benefits, the adoption of solar technology leads to an 84% reduction in annual CO2 emissions, underscoring its environmental advantages. The study also sheds light on a notable lack of awareness about solar thermal technology, emphasizing the need for knowledge dissemination to foster global renewable energy adoption.

Keywords

• Solar thermal energy
• Poultry slaughterhouses
• Industrial processes
• Feasibility study
• CO2 emissions reduction
• Jordan