Optimizing compressor operation with dynamic programming

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Instrum. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6522121

Baqui, A

Fuel consumption in natural gas compressor stations can be minimized using dynamic programming. Appropriate for installations with either reciprocating or centrifugal compressors in parallel or tandem configurations, this approach yields minimum fuel usage consistent with constraints on total throughput and operating limits on such individual parameters as speed, torque, and surge flow. The flow shares indicated by the optimization procedure may be achieved by adjusting pressure, temperature, or flow setpoints, depending on pipeline and compressor station configuration. Control may be exerted by changing compressor speed; reciprocating units can also be controlled by opening or closing the pockets.

• OSTI ID: 6522121
• Journal Information: Instrum. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Instrum. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 29; ISSN IRTCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

03 NATURAL GAS
032000* -- Natural Gas-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
COMPRESSORS
CONTROL
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS COMPRESSORS
GAS FUELS
GASES
NATURAL GAS
OPERATION
OPTIMIZATION
PIPELINES
PRESSURE CONTROL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
TRANSPORT