Simulation software developed by CUPB (China University of Petroleum-Beijing) in conjunction with CNPC (China National Petroleum Corp.) allows automatic determination of optimal pump use on multiproduct pipelines. The rapid expansion of China's economy has led to the construction of several new multiproduct pipelines in the country, with still others in the construction or design stages to meet future demand for refined products. Current multiproduct pipelines include CNPC's 587.7-km Luwan pipeline. The pipeline originates at Qilu refinery in Shandong province, includes three stripping stations at Zibo, Tai'an, and Xuzho, one input and boosting station at Jinan, and two junctions at Qufu and Zaozhuang, before reaching its terminus at Suzhou. CNPC and CUPB decided to develop two products to address these issues: SSS (scheduling simulation software) and HSS (hydraulic simulation software). SSS allows users to make an outline schedule for 10 days to 1 month, depending on customer demand. HSS helps operators find the most efficient pumping plan to complete the schedule set by SSS. HSS also tells users how much product contamination the selected schedule will cause and if the schedule is feasible.
Multiproduct software sets optimal pump use
Eine Software berechnet den optimalen Pumpeneinsatz bei Multiprodukt-Pipelines
Oil and Gas Journal ; 104 , 45 ; 53-57
2006
5 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 3 Quellen
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