Title : Deployment of the concept of smart grid to the natural gas system: Management strategies and demand response applications
Abstract:
Power systems have been involved in the last years in a transformation in order to adopt the architecture of smart grid, where IT technologies are used to monitor, control and manage the different elements of the grid to turn it more efficient and cost effective. However, the concept of smart grid can be applied not just to the electrical system, but also to similar environments like the natural gas grid. Indeed, it is possible to stablish many analogies between the operation strategies of both energy networks. Here, this analogy is established according to some parameters in order to make possible applying management techniques that resulted successful in power systems to the operation of natural gas systems. In this context, mechanisms based on the flexibility of consumptions and the active participation of demand will be considered, identifying services where consumers would be able to participate in order to improve the efficiency of natural gas networks.
Audience Takeaway:
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How demand side could contribute to the operation of natural gas systems
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Which experiences exist at international level
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How natural gas systems could turn into smart grids
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What parameters could make analogous the operation of power and natural gas systems
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Which strategies for power grid operation could be successfully used in natural gas systems
