ÜMİT DOĞAY ARINÇ 1, FEVZİ YILMAZ 2 1 Professor, President of Board, UGETAM Vice Rector / Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University 2 Dean of Faculty of Engineering / Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University Energy Economy & Energy Management Forum for MENA / May 2015 / Amman-Jordan Installation of Remote Monitoring System for the Natural Gas Reducing and Metering Distribution Station (RMS-B) by Supplying Power” via Photovoltaic Solar Panels 1

OUTLINE INTRODUCTIONNATURAL GAS IN TURKEYSOLAR ENERGY IN TURKEY TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM CONCLUSION 2

3 1.INTRODUCTION PRIMARY, SECONDARY ENERGIES & ENERGY LOST (USA) Sources: The Economist, January 10th 2015

1. INTRODUCTION Fossil fuels. Bad effect to environment! World oil consumption is 32,9 %, coal is 30,1 % and natural gas is 23,7 % for 2013 according to IEA (International Energy Agency). 4

5 Sources: The Economist, January 10th 2015 ENERGY PRICES ‘The price of fossil fuels will always fluctuate. ‘Energy efficiency, solar and wind are bound to get cheaper.’ 1. INTRODUCTION

Sources: The Economist, January 10th ENERGY EFFICIENCY-COUNTRIES “Let there be energy saving light”, “Green to reduce greenhouse gases” 1. INTRODUCTION

Turkey’s gas demand significantly increased from 0.7 billion cubic meters (2 mcm/d) in 1987 to 45.3 bcm (124 mcm/d) in 2012, while indenge nous natural gas production totaled some 0.63 bcm in the same year. The transformation sector was the largest consumer of natural gas in 2011 representing about 48% of the country’s total gas consumption NATURAL GAS IN TURKEY 7

3. 3. SOLAR ENERGY IN TURKEY Comparing with other renewable energy sources, solar energy is the most appropriate one in terms of area and feasibility. The sun shines in everywhere and every time. Licensed power plants for which you need to have a license from EMRA (Energy Market Regulatory Authority). Unlicensed renewable energy power plants which are limited up to 1 MW for each user. 8

The aim of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is to reach 30% renewable energy share by 2023 Prediction : MW solar PV power installed by 2020, it will count a number of 22 million solar PV modules SOLAR ENERGY IN TURKEY 9

4. TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM The system has been established in GEORGIA for Socar Gas Company (Number: 300). Second application has been realized in UGETAM (Natural Gas Training Campus in İSTANBUL). Equipments in the field installed for SCADA systems within the scope of remote monitoring MaxiElcor Electronic Volume Corrector (EVC) and related equipments have following features; Battery powered gas volume conversion device with integrated GSM/GPRS modem Dual channel gas volume conversion device Up to 8 digital inputs (EXT2 variant) 4 digital outputs Up to 4 analog inputs ( mA) with EXT2 variant Temperature and pressure sensors Device with telemetric systems. It enables sending alarms to control centre 2 Correctors with HF (high frequency) feature Softwares to keep records and send Gas detector to measure methane levels for gas leakage control Equipments for transferring signals for door switch and shuts. 10

4. TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM Solar tracking system and automation system: There is a remote monitoring system in order to monitor the signals from any computer. The power rate of solar module is 50 W (Below right). The energy required for moving the system is provided from solar module. Solar tracking system with battery is GPS based algorithm (Below left). After sun sets, tracking system automatically come back to its initial position. 11

Single-axis LORENTZ Solar tracker has four 50 W solar modules and about 6 m 2 surface area. It has a very low power consumption around 1 kWh/year. By using single axis tracking system additional energy yield of up to 40 % is obtained compared to fixed installations. It has a 10W solar module for its motor power. The system is adjustable with angle of second axis 0 – 50°in steps of 10°. The supply voltage is 12 V DC up to 50 Voc (open-circuit voltage). 4. TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM 12

4. TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM For setting, communication with the device and basic data administration TELVES software is available. This software (Below right) is highly sophisticated tool which allows easy configuration and maintenance of the device. Remote Monitoring Station (Below left) 13

Functions such as valve opening and closing, regulator adjustments, gas leakage detectors are being carried out and controlled remotely. The natural gas reducing and metering station which we have implemented contain the facilities for all the required signals for a SCADA system. Mounting of Solar Module 4. TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM 14

For many type of applications such as meteorology stations and natural gas reducing and metering stations, solar energy will be a practical solution for data transfer and automation systems. By using solar energy in the station, electrical connection from grid is not required. Solar tracker has the advantage of generating around 40 % more electricity. By equipping the station by switches and measurement devices, all required data can be controlled from a computer through mobile internet connection. Turkey should expand the usage of solar energy in such different small and middle scale applications in the coming years in order to decrease energy dependency. 5. CONCLUSIONS 15

A CKNOWLEDGMENT We would like to thank to Mr. Serkan KELEŞER, Mr. Selim Serkan SAY and Mr. Yusuf BİÇER for field testing as well as reading and correcting the paper. 16

REFERENCES [1] Oil & Gas Security, Emergency Response of IEA Countries - Turkey, 2013 [2] Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Strategic Plan [3] Renewable Enegy Future and Turkey, 2011, WWF [4] Energy Report, World Enegy Council Turkish National, 2010 [5] accessed on http:// [6] accessed on [7] Biçer,Y., Özarpa C., Böke, E., “Product Certification of Solar Photovoltaic Modules for Local Production, Problems and Solutions in Turkey”, SOLARPRAXIS, PV Power Plants 2014 – Turkey [8] Biçer,Y, “Control of a dual axis solar panel”, BSc Thesis, Istanbul Technical University, 2012 [9]Arınç,Ü.D, Keleşer, S., Tem, A., Biçer, Y. “Photovoltaic Modules Performance Tests, Inspection and Product Certification”, 7th International Ege Energy Symposium & Exhibition, June 18-20, 2014 Usak, Turkey 17

QUESTIONS? 18

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION… 19