Determination of Optimal Parameters of Distributive Gas Pipeline by Dynamic Programming Method

In this article we present a model for determination of optimal parameters of main distributive gas pipelines by dynamic programming (DP) methods. The basic characteristic of this gas pipeline system is that the transported gas quantities are variables. This article presents DP techniques for solvin...

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Published in:Petroleum science and technology 2011-03, Vol.29 (9), p.924-932
Main Authors: Danilovic, D., Maricic, V. K., Ristovic, I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products
Dynamic programming
Dynamical systems
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Feasibility studies
Fuels
Gas industry
gas pipeline
Gas pipelines
Gas transmission and distribution. Ships. Pipelines. Distribution networks. Compressors stations
investment costs
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
methods
Optimization
Petroleum products, gas and fuels. Motor fuels, lubricants and asphalts
Processing of crude oil and oils from shales and tar sands. Processes. Equipment. Refinery and treatment units
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Summary:In this article we present a model for determination of optimal parameters of main distributive gas pipelines by dynamic programming (DP) methods. The basic characteristic of this gas pipeline system is that the transported gas quantities are variables. This article presents DP techniques for solving the problem of minimizing investment costs of gas pipeline building. The main objective of this program is to determine the optimal location of compressor station and the optimal diameter of gas pipeline under the constraint of pressure value achievement for all users. The proposed model develops an improved numerical searching technique with the purpose of finding the optimal solution quickly. Applications for this method for optimal parameter determination of gas pipelines and the results are exemplified by the design of a gas pipeline in Belgrade-Valjevo. The model presented will be applied in a feasibility study to define the optimal parameters of a future gas pipeline, South Stream, from the Russian Federation to central Europe.
ISSN:1091-6466
1532-2459
DOI:10.1080/10916460903468443