Análise da viabilidade técnica e financeira da implantação do gerador a diesel no horário de ponta em um hospital de Curitiba

Abstract

Due to the hydric crisis that Brazil has been going through over the last couple of years, the cost of electricity is considerably increasing. Therefore, the consumers are looking for alternative supplies other than the one of the local dealership. One of the strategies that are continuously gaining space in this market is the application of local diesel generators specifically during the peak hours. In this sense, this study aims to analyze the technical and financial feasibility of implementing a diesel generator at a hospital in the region of Curitiba. For this case study, the hospital’s profile was based on the report on the client’s electricity usage for the last twelve months. The study takes into account different concepts of costs such as, depreciation cost, preventive maintenance cost, cost of equipment, among others, in order to establish a price for the generated kWh that includes and those variables. Also, all possible fare systems were simulated so that the most appropriate could be defined for both load profiles, 7with and without the generator. Other issues such as, technical calculations for the most suitable generator according to the client’s electricity consumption, the local dealership’s safety regulation and the automation system for a redundant supply were also addressed throughout this study. Lastly, from the development of all stages previously mentioned, it was possible to determine the feasibility both technically and financially.