Integrated Approach for Natural Gas Accidental Release: Simulation and Cost Estimation

Accidential Release of Natural

  • Amir Naveed Center for Advance Studies in Energy Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Noman Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Arif Center for Advance Studies in Energy Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
  • Amina Rahat Food and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Sadiq Department of Mechanical Engineering, UET Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Asif Department of Electronics, University of Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
  • Fatima Umul Baneen Lahore Medical and Dental College, Pakistan
Keywords: simulation, natural gas, accidental release

Abstract

Accidental release of natural gas from the distribution lines poses a big challenge to pipeline operators. This accidental release causes shocking accidents and also a major economic loss due to the flammability and dispersed nature of the released natural gas. The current study presents detailed data of losses caused by various gas incidents of a gas company and identifies potential threat zones offered by pipeline networks. Potential threat zones of thermal, toxic, flammable and overpressure for serious health impact and economic damage are also identified in case of accidental release of natural gas. A simulation was done for different diameter pipelines, having different pressure and temperature parameters for certain geographic networks of distribution pipelines. This enables natural gas companies to analyze the impacts of each phase of the events and to utilize their resources with the greatest success of the defense conservation and emergency response system.

 

 

Published
2023-10-12
Issue
Vol 66 No 3 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Series A: Physical Sciences
Section
Articles