Thermo-Fluid Characteristics of Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas at Artic & Northern Ice Environments

Optimization of natural gas pipeline transportation using ant colony optimization

In this paper, an Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm (ACO) is proposed for operations of steady flow gas pipeline. The system is composed of compressing stations linked by pipe legs. The decisions variables are chosen to be the operating turbo compressor number and the discharge pressure for each compressing station. The objective function is the power consumed in the system by these stations. U...

Experimental Study of the Residual Stresses in Girth Weld of Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline

In order to achieve integrated condition in the girth welding of high pressure natural gas transmission pipelines, the weld zones and its surrounding area should have good mechanical properties. Residual stresses are an important defect especially in the girth welding of the pipeline. In this study, two API X70 steel pipes (with spiral seam weld) of 56 inches outside diameter and 0.780 inch wal...

hazard evaluation of gas condensate stabilization and dehydration unit of parsian gas refinery using hazop procedures

شناسایی مخاطرات در واحد 400 پالایشگاه گاز پارسیان. در این پروزه با بکارگیری از تکنیک hazop به شناسا یی مخاطرات ، انحرافات ممکن و در صورت لزوم ارایه راهکارهای مناسب جهت افزایش ایمنی فرا یند پرداخته میگردد. شرایط عملیاتی مخاطره آمیز نظیر فشار و دمای بالا و وجود ترکیبات مختلف سمی و قابل انفجار در واحدهای پالایش گاز، ضرورت توجه به موارد ایمنی در این چنین واحدهایی را مشخص می سازد. مطالعه hazop یک ر...

Basics of Metal Fatigue in Natural Gas Pipeline Systems — A Primer for Gas Pipeline Operators

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Risk-shifting, and Natural Gas Pipeline Regulation