掺氢天然气管道泄漏扩散研究现状及发展趋势

西南石油大学石油与天然气工程学院

掺氢天然气;泄漏扩散;管道;研究现状;发展趋势

Current status and developmental trend on leakage and dispersion research for hydrogen-blended natural gas pipeline
JIANG Hongye,KOU Mingyue,LIAO Kexi,XU Taolong,LI Youlyu,HE Guoxi

Petroleum Engineering School, Southwest Petroleum University

hydrogen-blended natural gas, leakage and dispersion, pipeline, research status, developmental trend

DOI: 10.6047/j.issn.1000-8241.2024.08.002

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【目的】目前,将氢气以一定比例掺入天然气管网输送是发展低碳经济、解决可再生能源发电过剩而导致弃电消纳问题的有效途径,保障掺氢天然气管道安全运行对于能源发展具有重要意义。【方法】为积极应对掺氢天然气管道安全运行发展需求,基于CiteSpace软件调研分析了2009年至今的国内外相关文献,具体阐述了掺氢天然气管道泄漏扩散发展进程与研究热点。在研究现状方面,将掺氢天然气管道应用场景分为受限空间(厨房餐厅、站场阀室、地下管廊及隧道)与非受限空间(架空管道、埋地管道及海底管道)两大类,分别分析了各个应用场景下的研究方法、泄漏积聚现象、扩散规律及其影响因素,并结合行业趋势与技术研究进展对未来研究方向提出建议。【结果】中国掺氢天然气管道泄漏扩散相关研究起步较晚,但发展迅速。相比非受限空间,受限空间更容易出现掺氢天然气积聚并形成爆炸性气体混合物。在研究方法上,掺氢天然气管道泄漏扩散研究主要采用数值模拟方法,基于分子动力学的理论研究较少,且实验与管道实际运行情况贴合度较低。在研究方向上,目前缺乏部分典型用氢环境的模拟研究,掺氢天然气管道泄漏扩散监检测技术相关研究亟需深入。【结论】建议进一步加强开展全尺寸多场耦合实验,加强水下、高压场景下掺氢天然气泄漏扩散规律探究,同时聚焦掺氢天然气管道泄漏扩散监检测技术,制定具体的量化风险评估与安全评价方法,为建立专门的掺氢天然气管道输送标准及相关监管政策提供技术支持。(图2表2,参[81]
[Objective] The practice of blending hydrogen into natural gas at specific proportions for pipeline transmission serves as a viable strategy for fostering a low-carbon economy and tackling the consumption challenges linked to surplus renewable energy generation. Hence, guaranteeing the safe operation of hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines is significant to energy development. [Methods] To offer valuable insights into the proactive response to the development requirements of hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines, this paper presents a comprehensive review of pertinent literature, spanning from 2009 to the present, based on the Cite Space software. It elaborates on the trajectories of leakage and dispersion within the hydrogen-blended natural gas pipeline context, emphasizing key research areas within this particular domain. The research status was examined regarding the application scenarios of these pipelines, categorized into two groups:confined spaces (such as kitchens and restaurants; block valve stations and other stations; utility tunnels and other tunnels) and unconfined spaces (including overhead, buried, and submarine pipelines). Various application scenarios were scrutinized to investigate research methodologies, patterns of leakage and substance accumulation, dispersion regularities, and associated influencing factors respectively. Furthermore, this paper offers recommendations on future research directions, aligning with industry trends and advancements in technical research. [Results] Despite a delayed initiation, research on the leakage and dispersion of hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines in China has progressed rapidly. In comparison to unconfined spaces, confined spaces provide more favorable conditions for the accumulation of hydrogen-blended natural gas and the formation of explosive gas mixtures. In terms of research methodologies, numerical simulation approaches were found predominant in the studies within this field. Theoretical studies based on molecular dynamics were seldom conducted, and experiments were noted to be incongruent with the actual operation of pipelines. In terms of research directions, there is currently a lack of simulation studies focusing on certain typical hydrogen application environments. Moreover, there is a need for further advancement in research related to monitoring and detecting leakage and dispersion on hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines. [Conclusion] Based on the study findings, recommendations include intensifying full-scale multi-field coupling experiments, expanding research on the leakage and dispersion characteristics of submarine and pressurized hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines, concentrating on leakage and dispersion monitoring and detection techniques for hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines, and developing practical methods for quantitative risk assessment and safety evaluation. These efforts collectively aim to provide technical underpinning for the development of specific standards and regulatory policies governing the pipeline transmission of hydrogen-blended natural gas. (2 Figures, 2 Tables, 81 References)
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