Testing real-time modeling of a gas transmission pipeline
- Northern Border Pipeline Co., Houston, TX (United States)
- LICconsult, Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
Pipeline modeling in a real-time, on-line environment enables pipeline operators to better analyze and understand their pipeline. A real-time model provides accurate representation of current and future pipeline operation. To verify the continuous accuracy of the real-time and predictive models, calculated results are compared to SCADA measurements with extensive testing. LICconsult, Inc. (LIC) implemented an on-line real-time pipeline simulation software system (PSS) for Northern Border Pipeline Co. (NBPL). This article describes the extensive testing performed on the PSS as well as actual test cases identifying benefits realized through implementation of modeling. The main purpose of these tests was to verify that the real-time model accurately predicted the effects of a compressor station start-up or shut-down, thereby increasing the operator`s confidence in the model.
- OSTI ID:
- 445652
- Journal Information:
- Pipeline and Gas Journal, Vol. 224, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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