Gas/oil separator optimization

Moustafa Elshafei*, Mahmoud A. Doklah

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The paper presents a novel Genetic-Algorithm/Neural Network based method for predicting and optimizing the performance of the multi-stage gas/oil separation plants (GOSP) in crude oil production. Two neural networks accept the initial and final pressures and temperatures of each stage and the oil composition information to predict the stage gas/oil ratio (GOR). On the other hand, the Genetic Algorithm (GA) searches for the optimal operating pressures and temperatures of the multistage gas/oil separation plant to achieve maximum oil recovery under operation constraints. The tools allow the plant engineers to continuously optimize the operation of the plant with the varying ambient temperatures to increase the economic return of the plant. The method can also be useful simulation tool in optimizing the planning, design and operation of oil production facilities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ISCA 24th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering, CAINE 2011
Pages50-55
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2011
Event24th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering, CAINE 2011 - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 16 Nov 201118 Nov 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ISCA 24th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering, CAINE 2011

Conference

Conference24th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering, CAINE 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period16/11/1118/11/11

Keywords

  • GOSP plant
  • Gas/Oil Separator Plant
  • Gas/Oil ratio
  • Neural Networks
  • Oil production
  • Oil properties

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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