Multi-objective Optimization of Gas Injection for Salt Cavern Storage Based on Simulated Annealing Algorithm

Liu-wei XU , Yin-di ZHANG , Yu-tao LU , Zheng-qin SHENG , Xiao-bo LIANG , Zhen-zhen SONG

Science Technology and Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (5) : 1887 -1895.

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Science Technology and Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (5) : 1887-1895 DOI: 10.12404/j.issn.1671-1815.2402403
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Multi-objective Optimization of Gas Injection for Salt Cavern Storage Based on Simulated Annealing Algorithm
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The role of gas storage in regulating natural gas peaks is crucial. Improper allocation of gas injection schemes during the injection process not only results in excessive energy consumption by compressors, but also leads to excessive pressure changes in certain individual wells and convergence of salt karst cavities, thereby affecting the long-term stable operation of gas storage. By combining the simulated annealing algorithm with actual field conditions, a multi-objective optimization function was established considering both compressor energy consumption and dispersion degree of wellhead pressures across all gas storage wells within the same block. The variable for this optimization was set as the gas injection volume during the task period for each gas storage well, while variables such as maximum design pressure of pipelines, minimum operating pressure, and maximum operating pressure of gas storage wells were taken into account. Additionally, constraints were imposed based on the maximum design flow rate measured by target flowmeters for multi-objective optimization purposes. Results indicate that compressor power consumption can be reduced by over 40% and formation pressure differences can be decreased by more than 90%. It is evident that this scheme provides assurance for ensuring long-term stable operation of gas storage through effective guidance on actual production operations.

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salt cavern gas storage / gas injection scheme optimization / simulated annealing algorithm / compressor energy consumption

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Liu-wei XU, Yin-di ZHANG, Yu-tao LU, Zheng-qin SHENG, Xiao-bo LIANG, Zhen-zhen SONG. Multi-objective Optimization of Gas Injection for Salt Cavern Storage Based on Simulated Annealing Algorithm. Science Technology and Engineering, 2025, 25(5): 1887-1895 DOI:10.12404/j.issn.1671-1815.2402403

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