Principles of Gas Networks

Basic Parameters
Source
Node
The junction between two or more pipes
The free end of spur pipe
Where a change of diameter occurs
An input to a network
An off take from a network
The inlet or outlet of valves etc

Basic Parameter
Tree : This describes a network in
which each pipe is connected to a
source via one route only.
Loop: This describes a condition
where two or more paths exist to
supply a particular pipe or within a
network

Network
Network Structures: Most networks
consist of loops & trees
No loops, is a relatively simple
network, can be solved analytically.

Kirchhoff's Laws
First Law:
Q =0
Second Law :
P =0
P2 =0

Injection & Delivery stations