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Accession Number:
ADA576154
Title:
Optimization of Purchase, Storage and Transmission Contracts for Natural Gas Utilities
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Corporate Author:
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Report Date:
1992-06-01
Pagination or Media Count:
19.0
Abstract:
Natural gas utilities supply about a quarter of the energy needs of the United States. From wellhead to consumer, operations are governed by an astounding diversity of purchase, transport, and storage contract agreements which prepare a complex physical distribution system to meet future demands no more predictable than next years weather. We present a decision support system based on a highly detailed optimization model used by utilities to plan operations which minimize cost while satisfying regulatory agencies. Applications at Southwest Gas Corporation are presented along with a case study at Questar Pipeline Corporation.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE