18077075. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS STORAGE simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS STORAGE

Organization Name

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor(s)

Hassan A. Aljama of Al Qatif (SA)

Mohammed G. Hashim of Dammam (SA)

Zainab S. Eid of Saihat (SA)

Alassane Ndour of Dhahran (SA)

Adnan Y. Almarzooq of Al Khobar (SA)

Mark C. Bradbury of Al Khobar (SA)

Rashid M. Othman of Al Khobar (SA)

Yuguo Wang of Dhahran (SA)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS STORAGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18077075 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAS STORAGE

The disclosure pertains to integrating an adsorption-based modularized gas storage system with existing off-network gas distribution pipelines to enhance system reliability and robustness in gas delivery. The modularized gas storage system is positioned downstream of a natural gas producing well and upstream of a gas-based power plant. This system can boost the overall network capacity, enabling the pipeline network to handle fluctuations in gas demand without needing to adjust gas production rate significantly or sacrificing survival time. Additionally, the storage system can release stored gas in emergencies, such as natural gas well shutdowns, to meet desired survival time requirements.

• Integration of adsorption-based modularized gas storage system with off-network gas distribution pipelines
• Placement of storage system downstream of natural gas well and upstream of gas-based power plant
• Increased overall network capacity to manage fluctuations in gas demand without major production rate adjustments
• Emergency release of stored gas to meet urgent gas needs in case of natural gas well shutdowns

Potential Applications: - Gas distribution networks - Natural gas production facilities - Power plants

Problems Solved: - Enhancing system reliability and robustness in gas delivery - Managing fluctuations in gas demand without significant production rate adjustments - Meeting urgent gas needs during emergencies

Benefits: - Improved system reliability and robustness - Increased network capacity - Enhanced emergency response capabilities

Commercial Applications: Gas distribution companies can utilize this technology to optimize gas delivery and emergency response, improving overall network efficiency and reliability.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on adsorption-based gas storage systems and gas distribution network optimization to gain more insights into this technology.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in adsorption technology and gas storage systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of gas distribution networks.

Questions about the Integration of Adsorption-Based Gas Storage System with Gas Distribution Pipelines: 1. How does the modularized gas storage system enhance the reliability of gas delivery in the network? 2. What are the key advantages of positioning the storage system downstream of a natural gas producing well and upstream of a gas-based power plant?

Original Abstract Submitted

The disclosure relates to systems and methods where an adsorption-based modularized gas storage system is integrated with existing off-network gas distribution pipelines, which can increase the system reliability and robustness for delivering gas. The modularized gas storage system is placed downstream of a natural gas producing well and upstream of a gas-based power plant. The modularized gas storage system can increase the capacity of the overall network, which can allow the pipeline network to absorb the fluctuations in gas demand with little if any need to adjust gas production rate and/or while sacrificing little if any survival time. The storage system can also release the stored gas in the case of an urgent need for gas (e.g., due to a shutdown of a natural gas producing well) to satisfy a desired survival time.