Development of Computer Program for the Prediction of Electrical Energy Consumption Effect on Production and Failure Rates of Lubcon Oil Production Line

A computer program based on a generated model equation was developed by using JavaScript programming language to predict the expected value of the electrical energy consumption as a function of production and equipment failure rates. By comparing the primary data from Lubcon oil industry, Ilorin, Kwara state with the simulated data, it was discovered that the simulated electrical energy consumption is lower than the actual. In view of the data obtained from Lubcon Oil, it can be seen that increase in equipment failure brings about increase in energy consumption while the production rate might not actually increase. Therefore, if Lubcon Oil industry can reduce its failure rate by 3% or 5%, there will be significant reduction in the electrical energy consumed which will in turn lead to reduction in unit cost of production of oil. Hence, it is recommended that adequate attention be paid to preventive maintenance so as to forestall sudden breakdowns.