Abstract
In recent years the emphasis within British Gas PLC has moved from the construction aspects of the natural gas transmission system, to one of investigating methods of optimising the operational efficiency of the existing pipline network. In particular, the developments which have taken place in the area of microprocessor technology have provided the opportunity to implement improved control strategies in areas where existing pneumatic based systems are somewhat limited in terms of performance. This paper describes a problem associated with the control of pressure, at a remote point, which can be a considerable distance downstream from the main pressure regulating station. In addition, it illustrates how a series of simulation studies have enabled the evaluation of the revised control philosophy, quickly, efficiently and at minimal cost.
This paper is based on previously published work entitled ‘Investigations into the Remote Pressure Control of Gas Transmission Pipelines’, by C S Cox, W J B Arden and I Fletcher. Presented at Int AMSE Conf ‘Modelling and Simulation’, Sorrento (Italy) Sept 29th-Oct 1st, 1986.
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