Development of adaptive control system for technological facility of primary oil refining

As it is known, primary oil processing facilities are designed for the production of light-colored oil products and various oil fractions that meet modern requirements with their quality. The main equipment of these technological facilities are rectification columns operating under atmospheric and vacuum conditions, which perform the decomposition of crude oil and fuel oil into various product fractions. Generally, the quality indicators of product fractions produced in these columns are provided by stabilizing the temperature modes at certain points (plates) of these or rectification columns by regulating the irrigation consumption supplied to those plates. It should be noted that currently, in accordance with the requirements of the time, the design and development of new control systems that can adequately respond to more dynamic and variable external and internal stimulating influences for complex oil refining technological facilities is one of the main problems facing the automatic control theory. The paper is dedicated to the issue of developing a new automated control system that can provide the required accuracy in terms of quality management. As an adaptive control system, the purpose of such systems is to compensate in time for disturbance influences in the technological devices and to ensure the production of oil products with stable quality indicators, regardless of these influences. The purpose of study is to develop a control system that can meet the given requirements and ensure the produced products with relatively stable quality indicators, regardless of the controlled and uncontrolled exciting effects affecting the oil refinery technological complex. The principle of operation of this system is based not only on the compensation of disturbance influences but also on the calculation of new operation strategies depending on these effects. The development of new automated control system that is able to provide the necessary accuracy of quality control in the lack of information is relevan

Research and modeling of oil refining technological processes operating in the condition of stochastic uncertainty

As it is known, one of the initial and important stages in the creation of optimal control systems of oil refining technological units is the development of a mathematical model that can adequately record the processes at any time. The operative and accurate measurement of all input and output variables is one of the important conditions in the development of a mathematical model of technological processes. Studies have shown that the lack of information about the state of complex oil refining processes in many cases reduces their efficiency and effectiveness. On the other hand, the wide range of both quality and quantity of raw materials for processing makes their efficiency even more unsatisfactory. Under these conditions, it is difficult to develop mathematical models that can adequately describes the static modes of technological processes; the development of mathematical models is relevant both in scientific and practical terms. A priori information required on input and output variables during normal operation of the technological complex in order to implement mathematical models identification for the vacuum block of the oil refining process unit is provided in the article. On the basis of this static information, mathematical dependencies were constructed between the variables characterizing the static mode of technological processes and the adequacy of the obtained mathematical models was confirmed through the statistical apparatus In order to solve the problems, the research was determined to be able adequately describe the current technological conditions, which can quickly adapt to current technological situations and ensure the production of oil fractions with relatively stable quality, regardless of the disturbing effects of the syste

SOFTWARE SELECTION ON BASE OF FUZZY AHP METHOD

The article is devoted to the problem of multi-criteria decision making. As application problem is used the software selection problem. The analysis of existing methods for solving this problem is given. As a method for solving this problem, the most popular fuzzy AHP method (Analytic Hierarchy Process) is proposed. This method use original algorithm for pairwise comparison of criteria and alternatives. The issues of practical implementation of this method are discussed in details. The results of the solution test problem at all stages are presented.The article is devoted to the problem of multi-criteria decision making. As application problem is used the software selection problem. The analysis of existing methods for solving this problem is given. As a method for solving this problem, the most popular fuzzy AHP method (Analytic Hierarchy Process) is proposed. This method use original algorithm for pairwise comparison of criteria and alternatives. The issues of practical implementation of this method are discussed in details. The results of the solution test problem at all stages are presented

Analysis of gas preparation processes for improvement of gas transportation technology

At production, collection and transport of low – pressure gas to deep water offshore platforms in sea conditions because of thermodynamic indices change in the system, complications are generated in connection with liquid phases – separation. These complications disturb normal operational well behavior, gas preparation unit and trunk (main) pipeline conditions. As a result of these phenomena high – volume losses of gas, gas condensate and chemical reagent take place. In the process of testing, the following process parameters were determined: pressure, gas temperature, facility performance, regeneration temperature, amount of absorbent injected into the gas flow, concentration of regenerated and saturated absorbent, dry gas dew point and so on. In the process of investigating the effect of the amount of inhibitor on the degree of corrosion prevention, hydrate formation and salt deposit at the facilities, regression equations. That is why, to guarantee uninterrupted transportation of low-pressure gas in field conditions, new methods are required for these phenomena prevention. On the basis of field study results some variants of calculation were given to increase efficiency of low-pressure gas transportation system in offshore oil and gas field’s conditions. Results of high-pressure gas optimal working pressure calculation for precipitated liquid phase displacement at low-pressure petroleum gas transportation to deepwater offshore platforms are shown in the article. As well, method for precipitated liquid phase displacement from low-pressure gas pipeline with usage of high-viscosity elastic gelling compositions on the basis of domestic petrochemical product

Adsorption device treatment of associated petroleum gas for power generation

Hydrocarbon resources were considered as the basis of Azerbaijan's energy security. Ensuring the most complete and rational use of oil-associated gas resources is important for improving the efficiency of the oil industry and the national economy as a whole. Associated gas from oil fields remains the least demanded hydrocarbon raw material. The perspectives for the use of oil-associated gas are associated with new directions in the technique and technology of its use as a result of the creation and implementation of mobile and stationary power plants that consume gas. Unlike natural gas produced from gas and gas condensate fields, propane-butanoic and pentane fractions, there are hexanes, heptane’s and heavy hydrocarbons, including aromatic and naphthene tic compounding. The properties of APG were studied in the laboratories. It is known that the composition of petroleum gas in a particular area, due to changes in the volume of its production on fields, is constantly changing, so it is necessary to periodically update characteristics. The standard technology on gas conditioning for combustion is supplemented with an operation to remove heavy fractions of hydrocarbons in order to prevent these fractions from sticking to the surfaces of these installations with plugs formation and to support optimal fuel burning conditions. The problem of using oil gas in small power must be solved through new, cost-efficient developments that will be widely used both in high-output and small fields. To prepare associated oil gases for combustion, the design of an adsorption device is proposed, which makes it possible to reduce such phenomena when using this type of fuel as the formation of oil and paraffin deposits on the design details of gas burners, the accumulation of products of incomplete combustion of fuel on the heating elements of power plants. With the help of the newly proposed adsorption plant, the process of emulsifying and transporting petroleum gases has become more efficient. The use of this device has increased economic efficienc

Development of a new technology for the fight against wax deposits

One of the most serious complications in the production, transport and treatment of oil is asphaltene-resin-paraffin deposits. Their formation in underground well equipment, as well as in flow lines, collection system pipelines increase the cost of oil production. There are no sufficiently effective reagents to solve these problems. The results of implementation in many other wells testify to the high efficiency of the new reagent. The effect of reagents on the rheological properties of oil was also studied. Sangachal Deniz oil was used as a crude oil sample. We have developed multicomponent and multifunctional reagents M-R, P-R. In addition, due to paraffin formations in the tubing, they had to change 50–60 pipes for new ones every month. As a result of the introduction of M-R reagents, no paraffin deposits were found in the tubing for almost a year The effect of these reagents on the pour point of oils, dispersion, dissolution, and paraffin deposition has been studied. The use of the new reagent was tested at the mines of the oil and gas production department (OGPD) "28 May". The results of implementation in many other wells testify to the high efficiency of the new reagent. The effect of reagents on the rheological properties of oil was also studied. Sangachal Deniz oil was used as a crude oil sample. The proposed three-parameter Herschel-Bulkley model can be used to assess the rheological parameters of oils during their transportation. This layer, of course, cannot thicken indefinitely. Highly effective multicomponent composite compositions were developed to combat complications in the production of high-asphaltene-resin-paraffin oils. As can be seen from, during the reagent dosing period, there were no particular changes in the well performance. Treatment with hot oil on certain days was, as it were, of a preventive nature, since no changes were observed in the well parameters before and after heat treatment. When a certain layer thickness is formed in the tubing, the linear velocity of oil increases and begins to wash it awa

Research of the problem of optimization and development of a calculation method for two-stage chain drives used in heavy industrial vehicles in conditions of economic efficiency

The article is dedicated to the problem of optimization of chain drives of the drilling unit. At present, increasing the power per machine to the optimal limits, reducing the material and energy consumption per unit capacity of the machine, as well as operating costs are considered topical issues. The machines that are designed and constructed to optimal limits must be very powerful and productive. The machines that are applied to perform drilling works in the oil and gas industry must be easy to operate, reliable and have ability to operate for a long time. When constructing such machines, their being lightweight, economical, as well as their preparation in a short time and at low cost should be taken into account in advance. In order to ensure the reliable operation of drilling rigs, it is more expedient to apply chain drive in their mechanical transmission. First of all, the application of chain drive in drilling units and hoisting mechanisms is considered. Then a calculation method was developed for the chain drives of the drilling unit used in deep exploration wells and the exploitation of wells, and, accordingly, the calculation of the chain drive was carried out. The chain drive consists of drive and driven sprockets and a chain that encompasses the sprockets and engages in their teeth. Chain drives with several driven sprockets are also used. In addition to the basic listed elements, chain drives include tensioners, lubricating device and guards. The chain consists of hinged links that provide mobility or “flexibility” of the chain. Chain drives can be performed in a wide range of parameters. The calculation took into account the quality of the material, the service life and durability of the chain drive constructio

Development and application of a generalized method of determination the roots of the characteristic equation a system tuned to the technical optimum

The object of the conducted research is dynamically unstable objects and processes of the third order with a transfer function of the third order The problem that has been considered and solved is related to the provision of dynamically unstable systems with such a stable state in which transients are set to the technical optimum. Analytical formulas have been obtained to determine the values of the roots of a third-order characteristic equation tuned to a technical optimum. The only variable of the obtained mathematical expressions is the time constant of the system or object, which determines the time of establishment or termination of periodic processes. Since the obtained analytical expressions directly determine the constant coefficients of the polynomial of the characteristic equation based on just one variable, which in the physical sense is a normalized value of the transition time, the synthesis of any dynamically unstable system leads to a state in which the system is optimized, according to the condition of technical optimum. In other words, only the analytical expressions obtained for the coefficients of the characteristic equation determine the system tuned to the technical optimum. Before synthesizing the regulator and feedback, this time constant is set as a set requirement for the time of termination of the transient process. Thus, the formulation of an equation for the coefficients of the characteristic equation of the system is equated to the found equations and the unknown coefficients of the feedback and rcgulator are calculated from the resulting system equation. The practical applications of the obtained results can be limited with two conditions: it is assumed that the dynamically unstable systems under consideration are linear or linelized; the selected solutions and feedback elements are tactically feasible. The results obtained after applying the proposed technique allow to conclude that by changing the ratio between the values of the adjustable coefficients, the performance is increased by about two times. At the same time, the overshoot does not exceed 6 %, which is normalized by the conditions of the technical optimu

Building a mathematical model to prevent hydrate formation in gas pipelines

Development of mathematical models of laminar gas flow in certainty and uncertainty conditions were considered. All factors that influence to character of flow of gas in pipeline and conditions of arising of hydrate inside of pipeline wall are analyzed. Results of analyze were used for development mathematical model of gas flow in pipeline that allow to calculate main parameters of hydrate deposition process. Model of gas flow consist of three non-linear differential equations that can be solved by exist soft wares. Two and three-dimension characteristic obtained, that describe of quantity of hydrate deposited at given process depending on time. Besides, the effectiveness of using DELPHI 7 software to determine the preparation of gas for transportation and the hydrates formed during transportation and its prevention based on the results of the application software was discussed. As a result, the change in cross-sectional area of the pipeline of hydrates formed on the inner surface of the pipeline is shown in 3D. Hydrate formation and elimination are visually represented by graphs. The results of theoretical and practical studies of changes in the inner surface of the pipeline depending on temperature and pressure have been identified. All this was investigated during quasi-stationary gas flow in the pipelines and the results were obtained. The assumes regarding calculation of parameters of gas flow were determined and necessary recommendations for applying of developed model in different conditions with taking account of temperature and pressure variation and depending on time of hydrate deposition were presented. The diagram of gas-hydrate separation boundary considered for detailed analysis of proces

Research of the technology for hydrate prevention in gas transportation system

The principal aim of natural and associated gas preparation to transportation is provision of normal transportation inside field niacin gas pipelines. Developed gas and gas condensate field, production of which consists of great amount of different aggressive admixtures and mineral salts, require efficient of natural gas for further transportation. The results of aforesaid system phase state test investigation are given in the article. Its presently at water phase and salt composition. A Principals physical and chemical factors of inhibitor composition under different proportion of components were determined under laboratory conditions. New inhibitor composition, was selected on the base of experimental investigation results there also was developed the technology of inhibitor application for gas field treatment. Since the efficiency of gas storage and transportation processes depends on the compliance of these processes with the requirements of the related equipment and relevant technologies, the operating modes of gas lift lines and compressor stations should be regularly examined. There is no doubt that the efficiency of storage and transportation of natural and associated gas is ensured at a distributed level, provided that the technological equipment is reliable, durable and operates in accordance with the requirements. One of the most important issues is to improve the used technology to prevent hydrate formation in the process of production, storage and transportation of gas condensate in complex conditions. On the basis of scientific a research and field surveys there were developed new scientific a technical measure to increase the efficiency of the installation for preparation of ga