Design and Optimization of Distributed Belowground LNG Storage System for End-users

Xiao, F., Yang, H. and Zhao, Z. (2020) Design and Optimization of Distributed Belowground LNG Storage System for End-users. In: 30th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, 11-16 Oct 2020, ISBN 9781880653845

Abstract

To generalize the application of natural gas without involving large-scale infrastructure construction, the distributed belowground storage of LNG (DBS) is proposed for providing LNG supply to areas without gas grid. The analysis of system workability and cost are conducted via threedimensional (3D) thermal-mechanical models and analytical model, the optimal model of which is obtained via Genetic Algorithm (GA). The overall cost is the optimization target of GA, with the structural workability and thermal requirement taken as constraints. It is found that the configuration of DBS system affects both the thermal-mechanical behaviors and the overall cost.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Yang, Dr Hezhen
• Authors: Xiao, F., Yang, H., and Zhao, Z.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
• ISBN: 9781880653845