Multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network: an ant colony approach

Abstract Optimization problems in gas pipeline transportation involve numerous variables, multiple objectives and many complex linear–nonlinear equality and inequality constraints. The optimization techniques used for solving multiobjective gas transportation problems are essentially different as th...

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Main Authors: Adarsh Kumar Arya, Shrihari Honwad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13202-017-0410-7
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description Abstract Optimization problems in gas pipeline transportation involve numerous variables, multiple objectives and many complex linear–nonlinear equality and inequality constraints. The optimization techniques used for solving multiobjective gas transportation problems are essentially different as those for single-objective optimization. Discovering the Pareto front and non-dominated set of solutions for the nonlinear multiobjective pipeline problem obliges noteworthy registering exertion. In the present paper, for solving multiobjective gas pipeline transportation problem, a multiobjective ant colony optimization technique for pipeline optimization has been developed. The multiobjective problem considered is about minimizing fuel consumption in compressors and maximizing throughput. For validation of the technique used, it has been applied on some test problems reported in the literature. After validation, the technique has then been implemented in the gas pipeline transportation problem. An eighteen-node gas pipeline network has been taken for analysis. The result obtained supports the industrial practice of maximizing throughput at the cost of an increase in fuel consumption in compressors. The technique employed and the results obtained may be used by the pipeline operators and managers to develop strategies for improving the operating conditions of gas pipeline network.
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spelling doaj.art-efd06ba31ecd4f57a542949ac6a58a072022-12-22T04:32:49ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology2190-05582190-05662017-12-01841389140010.1007/s13202-017-0410-7Multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network: an ant colony approachAdarsh Kumar Arya0Shrihari Honwad1Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Studies, University of Petroleum and Energy StudiesDepartment of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Studies, University of Petroleum and Energy StudiesAbstract Optimization problems in gas pipeline transportation involve numerous variables, multiple objectives and many complex linear–nonlinear equality and inequality constraints. The optimization techniques used for solving multiobjective gas transportation problems are essentially different as those for single-objective optimization. Discovering the Pareto front and non-dominated set of solutions for the nonlinear multiobjective pipeline problem obliges noteworthy registering exertion. In the present paper, for solving multiobjective gas pipeline transportation problem, a multiobjective ant colony optimization technique for pipeline optimization has been developed. The multiobjective problem considered is about minimizing fuel consumption in compressors and maximizing throughput. For validation of the technique used, it has been applied on some test problems reported in the literature. After validation, the technique has then been implemented in the gas pipeline transportation problem. An eighteen-node gas pipeline network has been taken for analysis. The result obtained supports the industrial practice of maximizing throughput at the cost of an increase in fuel consumption in compressors. The technique employed and the results obtained may be used by the pipeline operators and managers to develop strategies for improving the operating conditions of gas pipeline network.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13202-017-0410-7Multiobjective ant colony optimizationGas transmission systemPipeline simulation and optimizationNatural gas consumption in compressors
spellingShingle Adarsh Kumar Arya
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Multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network: an ant colony approach
Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
Multiobjective ant colony optimization
Gas transmission system
Pipeline simulation and optimization
Natural gas consumption in compressors
title Multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network: an ant colony approach
title_full Multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network: an ant colony approach
title_fullStr Multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network: an ant colony approach
title_full_unstemmed Multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network: an ant colony approach
title_short Multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network: an ant colony approach
title_sort multiobjective optimization of a gas pipeline network an ant colony approach
topic Multiobjective ant colony optimization
Gas transmission system
Pipeline simulation and optimization
Natural gas consumption in compressors
url http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13202-017-0410-7
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