Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system

This paper focuses on developing a simulation model for the analysis of transmission pipeline network system (TPNS) with detailed characteristics of compressor stations. Compressor station is the key element in the TPNS since it provides energy to keep the gas moving. The simulation model is used to...

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Main Authors: Woldeyohannes, Abraham Debebe, Abd Majid, Mohd Amin
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TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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spelling utp-eprints.49842017-03-20T02:00:00Z Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system Woldeyohannes, Abraham Debebe Abd Majid, Mohd Amin TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery This paper focuses on developing a simulation model for the analysis of transmission pipeline network system (TPNS) with detailed characteristics of compressor stations. Compressor station is the key element in the TPNS since it provides energy to keep the gas moving. The simulation model is used to create a system that simulates TPNS with different configurations to get pressure and flow parameters. The mathematical formulations for the TPNS simulation were derived from the principles of flow of fluid through pipe, mass balance and compressor characteristics. In order to determine the unknown pressure and flow parameters, a visual C++ code was developed based on Newton Raphson solution technique. Using the parameters obtained, the model evaluates the energy consumption for various configurations in order to guide for the selection of optimal TPNS. Results from the evaluations of the model with the existing TPNS and comparison with the existing approaches showed that the developed simulation model enabled to determine the operational parameters with less than ten iterations. Hence, the simulation model could assist in decisions regarding the design and operations of the TPNS. ELSEVIER B. V. 2010 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4984/1/TPS_model_published_my_Journal_of_Simulation_and_practice.pdf application/pdf http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4984/2/TPS_model_published_my_Journal_of_Simulation_and_practice.pdf Woldeyohannes, Abraham Debebe and Abd Majid, Mohd Amin (2010) Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 19 (20 . pp. 196-212. http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4984/
institution Universiti Teknologi Petronas
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topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Woldeyohannes, Abraham Debebe
Abd Majid, Mohd Amin
Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system
description This paper focuses on developing a simulation model for the analysis of transmission pipeline network system (TPNS) with detailed characteristics of compressor stations. Compressor station is the key element in the TPNS since it provides energy to keep the gas moving. The simulation model is used to create a system that simulates TPNS with different configurations to get pressure and flow parameters. The mathematical formulations for the TPNS simulation were derived from the principles of flow of fluid through pipe, mass balance and compressor characteristics. In order to determine the unknown pressure and flow parameters, a visual C++ code was developed based on Newton Raphson solution technique. Using the parameters obtained, the model evaluates the energy consumption for various configurations in order to guide for the selection of optimal TPNS. Results from the evaluations of the model with the existing TPNS and comparison with the existing approaches showed that the developed simulation model enabled to determine the operational parameters with less than ten iterations. Hence, the simulation model could assist in decisions regarding the design and operations of the TPNS.
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author Woldeyohannes, Abraham Debebe
Abd Majid, Mohd Amin
author_sort Woldeyohannes, Abraham Debebe
title Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system
title_short Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system
title_full Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system
title_fullStr Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system
title_full_unstemmed Simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system
title_sort simulation model for natural gas transmission pipeline network system
publisher ELSEVIER B. V.
publishDate 2010
url http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4984/1/TPS_model_published_my_Journal_of_Simulation_and_practice.pdf
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