Exergy-based efficiencies are measures of the thermodynamic perfection of systems and processes. A meaningful formulation of these performance criteria for petroleum systems is difficult because of (i) the high chemical exergy of hydrocarbons, (ii) the large variety of chemical components, and...

We explore the applicability of exergy analysis as an evaluation and monitoring tool for the oil and gas processing on an offshore platform. A real production day on a particular North Sea platform is analysed. A process flowsheet is simulated using measured process data. We distinguish between...