• Energy Research

The development of the modern world directly depends on the development of transport infrastructure. One of the types of transportation is the pipeline system, they are designed mainly for the delivery of liquid from one region to another, the most popular pipelines are oil pipelines and gas pipelines. Water pipelines are usually located in densely populated areas, while oil pipelines are often located in hard-to-reach areas, for example, in the regions of the Far North. As a rule, such territories do not have a centralized power supply, which creates additional difficulties in ensuring their functioning. Generally, diesel generators are the source of electricity in such regions. Based on the analysis of the oil transportation cycle, the authors proposed a certain way to increase its energy efficiency and increase reliability. The aim of this work is increasing energy efficiency and reliability of electrical equipment for own needs in oil pipelines. To achieve this goal, it is proposed to replace diesel generators with plants using renewable energy sources. In particular, it is proposed to use wind-solar installations. These installations are supposed to be used as the main power sources, while diesel generators will be used as stand-by sources of energy. The article provides a feasibility study for this event, as well as specific technical solutions for its implementation. First of all, this event will reduce fuel costs. Also, this will increase the category of reliability of the emergency valve from the third to the first.

The development of the modern world directly depends on the development of transport infrastructure. One of the types of transportation is the pipeline system, they are designed mainly for the delivery of liquid from one region to another, the most popular pipelines are oil pipelines and gas pipelines. Water pipelines are usually located in densely populated areas, while oil pipelines are often located in hard-to-reach areas, for example, in the regions of the Far North. As a rule, such territories do not have a centralized power supply, which creates additional difficulties in ensuring their functioning. Generally, diesel generators are the source of electricity in such regions. Based on the analysis of the oil transportation cycle, the authors proposed a certain way to increase its energy efficiency and increase reliability. The aim of this work is increasing energy efficiency and reliability of electrical equipment for own needs in oil pipelines. To achieve this goal, it is proposed to replace diesel generators with plants using renewable energy sources. In particular, it is proposed to use wind-solar installations. These installations are supposed to be used as the main power sources, while diesel generators will be used as stand-by sources of energy. The article provides a feasibility study for this event, as well as specific technical solutions for its implementation. First of all, this event will reduce fuel costs. Also, this will increase the category of reliability of the emergency valve from the third to the first.

This presentation was part of the 7th IEEE International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies: ISGT Europe 2017, sponsored by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES). The conference was held from on September 26-29, 2017 at Politecnico di Torino in Torino, Italy. 2017 PES ISGT Europe

This presentation was part of the 7th IEEE International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies: ISGT Europe 2017, sponsored by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES). The conference was held from on September 26-29, 2017 at Politecnico di Torino in Torino, Italy. 2017 PES ISGT Europe

At present, the entire world is moving towards digitalization, including in the electric power industry. Digitalization is in its heyday and a lot of articles and reports are devoted to this topic. At the same time, the least digitalized of the electrical networks are distribution networks that account for a very large share in electric power systems. The article proposes a methodology for creating a flexible distribution network based on the use of digital technology. Additionally, we elaborate a methodology with the identification and collection of the necessary information to create digital networks, develop ways to adapt the required equipment, and suggest methods of recognition of some short circuits. Furthermore, we address the issue of reliability of the information obtained from digital devices, develop a technique for arranging the devices to cover the entire network as required to improve the power system protection of electrical power distribution networks. The above measures make it possible to ensure the flexibility of the active distribution network, as well as to adjust the parameters of the actuation of power system protection depending on changes in external conditions and in the event of emergencies. We propose a technique for controlling the distribution network, based on the factoring-in of the type of damage during an emergency in real time, as well as a technique for arranging the measuring devices and the creation of an information and communication network. We provide recommendations for the design and operation of electric power distribution networks with digital network control technology.

At present, the entire world is moving towards digitalization, including in the electric power industry. Digitalization is in its heyday and a lot of articles and reports are devoted to this topic. At the same time, the least digitalized of the electrical networks are distribution networks that account for a very large share in electric power systems. The article proposes a methodology for creating a flexible distribution network based on the use of digital technology. Additionally, we elaborate a methodology with the identification and collection of the necessary information to create digital networks, develop ways to adapt the required equipment, and suggest methods of recognition of some short circuits. Furthermore, we address the issue of reliability of the information obtained from digital devices, develop a technique for arranging the devices to cover the entire network as required to improve the power system protection of electrical power distribution networks. The above measures make it possible to ensure the flexibility of the active distribution network, as well as to adjust the parameters of the actuation of power system protection depending on changes in external conditions and in the event of emergencies. We propose a technique for controlling the distribution network, based on the factoring-in of the type of damage during an emergency in real time, as well as a technique for arranging the measuring devices and the creation of an information and communication network. We provide recommendations for the design and operation of electric power distribution networks with digital network control technology.