Research Progress on Operation Optimization of Natural Gas Pipeline System
To optimize the dispatch of natural gas resources and ensure the safe operation of natural gas pipelines,a summary of research on the operation optimization of natural gas pipeline systems has been conducted.This research aims to analyze the background,determine the research focus,and identify the challenges in this field.Firstly,an overview of literature on the optimization of natural gas pipeline systems has been provided,revealing the shifting and changing research hotspots in natural gas pipeline simulation studies.Subsequently,a comprehensive review of the operation optimization of natural gas pipeline systems has been presented from both theoretical and practical perspectives,including the modeling and solution methods for mathematical problems,as well as various parameters and constraints in pipeline systems.Furthermore,the practical application and effectiveness of pipeline network operation optimization have been showcased in engineering projects.Finally,future research directions and methods have been discussed.The research findings indicate that:(1)Mathematical solution methods for natural gas pipeline network operation optimization include linear programming,nonlinear programming,dynamic programming,as well as various algorithms such as ant colony algorithm,genetic algorithm,simulated annealing genetic algorithm,generalized reduced gradient method,artificial bee colony algorithm,particle swarm optimization,and their improvements and hybrids.(2)The evaluation of the application effectiveness and feasibility of pipeline network operation optimization methods mainly relies on the use of pipeline system simulation software.SPS and TGNET are currently the most widely used natural gas system simulation software in China.(3)The independently developed simulation software for natural gas pipeline networks in China continues to make progress,with future innovative directions focusing on transient operation optimization of natural gas pipeline networks.
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