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Control optimization of gas pipelines using automated electric drives

A.R. Kolganov, O.V. Kryukov, I.V. Gulyaev

Vestnik IGEU, 2026 issue 2, pp. 82—88

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Abstract in English: 

Background. The main reasons of abnormal situations and sudden breakdown at compressor stations of main gas pipelines are malfunctions of bearings and stator windings of the drive electric motors of gas pumping units. This is due to the fact that all electric machines at compressor stations operate under stochastic disturbances in suboptimal modes in terms of energy efficiency and reliability, significantly affecting the overall life of electrical equipment. In this regard, the development of a comprehensive system to enhance and adapt the operation of all automated electric drives is an urgent task.

Materials and methods. The methodological basis of the control principles is the theory of experimental planning and invariant systems using strategies of minimal operation and intelligent systems.

Results. A conceptual approach to the implementation of optimal control of the main units of a compressor station based on automated electric drives is proposed. It makes possible to increase the reliability and energy efficiency of main gas pipelines and ensure stabilization of the parameters of the pumped gas at an optimal level.

Conclusions. The use of a combined control system for automated electric drives of compressor station units makes it possible to take into account and compensate all stochastic disturbances and stabilize the operation of the main gas pipeline at a theoretically justified optimal level according to energy criteria.

 

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Key words in Russian: 
газоперекачивающий агрегат, автоматизированный электропривод, преобразователь частоты, инвариантная система, аппарат воздушного охлаждения газа
Key words in English: 
gas pumping unit, automated electric drive, frequency converter, invariant system, gas air cooling unit
The DOI index: 
10.17588/2072-2672.2026.2.082-088
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