| 8:30 |
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Start |
| 8:30 9:15 |
0409 |
Lagrange - A Pipeline Flow Model Based on Points Moving with the Fluid |
| Dr. Jerry L. Modisette - Consultant |
| This paper describes the procedures for a transient pipeline simulation based on moving fluid elements, discusses the practical advantages and disadvantages, and compares the results with conventional fixed coordinate systems. |
| 9:15 10:00 |
0410 |
Compressor Station Optimization for Line pack Maintenance |
| Prakash Krishnaswami, Kirby S. Chapman & Mohammad Abbaspour - NGML, Kansas State University |
| Maintenance of specified line pack is an important aspect of pipeline operation. This paper describes a systematic optimization method for minimizing fuel consumption in the compressor stations along a natural gas pipeline while meeting desired line pack and pressure limit specifications. The results obtained indicate that this is an effective and practicable method for improved operation of the pipeline network. |
| 10:00 10:30 |
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Break |
| 10:30 11:15 |
0411 |
Pipeline Model Loading An Integrated and Automated Approach |
| Mike Avella, Darin Jones, John Korta & Daven Phelan - Pacific Gas & Electric |
| This presentation involves the discussion and presentation of a software application created at Pacific Gas and Electric to simplify and automate many of the tasks involved with loading gas transmission models. The application has resulted in reduced model update time and improved model accuracy. |
| 11:15 12:00 |
0412 |
In-depth Flow Assurance Analysis of Cross-Country Gas Pipelines Facilitates Operations Management and Control |
Aditya Singh & Marνa S. Benavides - Paragon Engineering Services
Clay Pinder, Bob Gilmore & Richard Silber - Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. |
| Ongoing fluids gathering and handling concerns at compressor stations through in-depth flow assurance analysis is described. |
| 12:00 |
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Conference Close |
