A software package which optimizes natural gas pipeline operation for minimum fuel consumption is in use on a commercial transmission pipeline. This Optimization Program has resulted in pipeline fuel savings in daily pipeline operation. In addition, the effect of a new compressor/turbine unit on the pipeline system as a whole can be accurately and easily quantified through use of the Optimization Program before the unit is even installed. The results from one turbine replacement study showed the total system fuel consumption and operating hours predicted for each unit were not directly related to a high turbine efficiency. This paper describes the simulation techniques used for the gas turbine and compressor modeling. The methodology behind the system-wide optimization is also provided, along with a detailed discussion of the program application to gas turbine and compressor replacement studies.
Design and application of a natural gas pipeline optimization program
Konstruktion und Anwendung eines Optimierungsprogrammes fuer Naturgaspipelines
ASME-Papers ; Jun ; 1-7
1987
7 Seiten, 1 Tabelle, 3 Quellen
Conference paper
English
Optimization of natural-gas pipeline systems via dynamic programming
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