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A Local optimization procedure for a gas compressor station
Author(s) -
Osiadacz A.,
Bell D. J.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
optimal control applications and methods
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.458
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1099-1514
pISSN - 0143-2087
DOI - 10.1002/oca.4660020304
Subject(s) - gas compressor , automotive engineering , compressor station , suction , fuel efficiency , flow (mathematics) , gas engine , control (management) , engineering , computer science , environmental science , control theory (sociology) , mechanical engineering , mathematics , geometry , artificial intelligence
The optimal control of a gas compressor station is required which minimizes the costs of powering the compressors. An algorithm is developed which has a two‐level structure: an optimization level and a control/adjustment level. The former minimizes the engine fuel consumption with the use of measured values of flow through the station together with suction and discharge pressure. The latter level ensures proper operating conditions for the compressors and thereby reduces the cost of maintenance and repairs. The proposed procedure is illustrated by an example, and the results show that the method can lead to a significant saving in fuel consumption.