This paper focuses on the ‘High Fidelity’ (HiFi) simulation of process transients relevant to multiple turbo-compression trains in pipeline gas-boosting applications – parallel operation of Centrifugal Compressors (CC's) driven by Gas Turbine (GT's).

The ‘HiFi’ dynamic simulation concept is developed around the needs of an actual gas-boosting plant; specific reference is therefore made to the peculiarities of a facility located in the Middle East. Single/multiple train simulations are addressed, with a description of the main goals/assumptions and of the main advantages (vs. ‘Basic’ and ‘Advanced’ simulations) in terms of train performances verification and control software debugging/optimization.

Finally, the usage of cloud-based industrial-internet solutions for connecting dynamic simulation models running on dedicated, distributed platforms is also presented.

Keywords:
reservoir simulation, ambient temperature, compressors engines and turbines, Simulation, turbo-compression train, process control software, hifi gt model, startup, control software, society of petroleum engineers
Subjects:
Processing Systems and Design, Reservoir Simulation, Information Management and Systems, Compressors, engines and turbines, Dynamic model update algorithms
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