Solving Natural Gas Loadflow Problems Using Electric Loadflow Techniques

Methods to solve natural gas loadflow problems using electric loadflow techniques are presented. The motivation is to integrate a natural gas network with an electric power transmission network so that the network analysis for a combined natural gas and electric power distribution network can be performed in a consistent manner. The issues arising from solving gas loadflow problems are discussed for the sake of electrical engineers. The application method and related issues are demonstrated through a case study on a gas network with compressors.