The paper presents an innovative approach to studying the reuse of a decommissioned natural gas production platformfor the seasonal storage and extraction of a hydrogen-methane(H2-CH4)mixture froma depleted reservoir....The paper presents an innovative approach to studying the reuse of a decommissioned natural gas production platformfor the seasonal storage and extraction of a hydrogen-methane(H2-CH4)mixture froma depleted reservoir.The reuse plan involves removing outdated equipment from the platform’s decks while retaining essential components such as wellheads and separators.Exploiting a depleted reservoir for the injection of an H_(2)-CH_(4) mixture requires a thorough understanding of its specific characteristics.This paper focuses on the engineering approach adopted in the basic design phase for such a conversion,providing recommendations and HSE guidelines.Given the hazardous nature of substances like hydrogen in the gas mixture,the paper also examines potential risk scenarios,particularly those involving containment loss.A qualitative and quantitative assessment of these risks is conducted to evaluate their impact on the structure and equipment.The results of this assessment serve as a foundation for later studies on layout optimization and domino effect prevention.Additionally,some critical scenarios are simulated using an innovative approach known as the Source Box Accident Model(SBAM),which was proposed in previous works.SBAM leverages Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)but decouples the accidental phenomenon into a release phase and a dispersion phase.This method overcomes the challenges conventional CFD tools face in assessing congested plant configurations,providing more precise estimations of gas cloud behavior.The simulation results indicate that the released gas remains within the platform deck domain,and the flammable cloud is significantly smaller than what traditional,simplified tools predict.展开更多
The offshore turbine system was installed on a floating platform moored in Hakata Bay, offshore of Fukuoka, Japan. An identical turbine system was also installed at the adjacent waterfront. The separation of the two t...The offshore turbine system was installed on a floating platform moored in Hakata Bay, offshore of Fukuoka, Japan. An identical turbine system was also installed at the adjacent waterfront. The separation of the two turbines was 3.7 km. Wind flow tends to be more stable and the average wind speed is often larger in offshore areas than adjacent land areas at typical wind turbine hub height. This study focused on the wind condition of a nearshore area to clarify the advantages of nearshore wind farming. Prior to field experiment, wind conditions were predicted by using numerical simulation. It is useful for estimating topographical effect in nearshore areas. Next, field verification test was done by directly comparing wind data obtained from the identical wind turbine systems installed at an offshore location and the adjacent waterfront over the same extended period. The corresponding power output of these turbines was also compared. The data set exhibits 23% larger annual average wind speed at the offshore location and smaller turbulent intensity, resulting doubled annual power production.展开更多
基金funded by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security(MASE)-Direzione Generale per le Fonti energetiche e Titoli Abilitativi(DGFTA).
文摘The paper presents an innovative approach to studying the reuse of a decommissioned natural gas production platformfor the seasonal storage and extraction of a hydrogen-methane(H2-CH4)mixture froma depleted reservoir.The reuse plan involves removing outdated equipment from the platform’s decks while retaining essential components such as wellheads and separators.Exploiting a depleted reservoir for the injection of an H_(2)-CH_(4) mixture requires a thorough understanding of its specific characteristics.This paper focuses on the engineering approach adopted in the basic design phase for such a conversion,providing recommendations and HSE guidelines.Given the hazardous nature of substances like hydrogen in the gas mixture,the paper also examines potential risk scenarios,particularly those involving containment loss.A qualitative and quantitative assessment of these risks is conducted to evaluate their impact on the structure and equipment.The results of this assessment serve as a foundation for later studies on layout optimization and domino effect prevention.Additionally,some critical scenarios are simulated using an innovative approach known as the Source Box Accident Model(SBAM),which was proposed in previous works.SBAM leverages Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)but decouples the accidental phenomenon into a release phase and a dispersion phase.This method overcomes the challenges conventional CFD tools face in assessing congested plant configurations,providing more precise estimations of gas cloud behavior.The simulation results indicate that the released gas remains within the platform deck domain,and the flammable cloud is significantly smaller than what traditional,simplified tools predict.
文摘The offshore turbine system was installed on a floating platform moored in Hakata Bay, offshore of Fukuoka, Japan. An identical turbine system was also installed at the adjacent waterfront. The separation of the two turbines was 3.7 km. Wind flow tends to be more stable and the average wind speed is often larger in offshore areas than adjacent land areas at typical wind turbine hub height. This study focused on the wind condition of a nearshore area to clarify the advantages of nearshore wind farming. Prior to field experiment, wind conditions were predicted by using numerical simulation. It is useful for estimating topographical effect in nearshore areas. Next, field verification test was done by directly comparing wind data obtained from the identical wind turbine systems installed at an offshore location and the adjacent waterfront over the same extended period. The corresponding power output of these turbines was also compared. The data set exhibits 23% larger annual average wind speed at the offshore location and smaller turbulent intensity, resulting doubled annual power production.
