NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN GAS SUPPLY

Аннотация

This article analyzes modern technologies in the field of gas supply. In particular, innovative solutions such as smart meters, GIS and SCADA systems, sensor control, as well as biogas and artificial methane production are considered. These technologies play an important role in increasing safety, reducing losses, and ensuring energy stability. The article is intended for use in the modernization of gas networks from a technical and practical point of view. Key words: Gas supply, natural gas technologies, smart gas meters, gas distribution systems, pipeline monitoring, leak detection systems, gas network digitalization, renewable gas, hydrogen blending, biogas integration, lng (liquefied natural gas), cng (compressed natural gas), smart grid for gas, energy transition, decarbonization of gas, advanced gas sensors, remote gas monitoring, gas infrastructure innovation, digital twins in gas networks, sustainable gas technologies. INTRODUCE Gas supply is one of the systems widely used as an energy source for the population and industry. The introduction of technological innovations for the efficient, safe and economical use of gas is one of the urgent tasks of today. New technologies will allow for the automation of networks, effective control of high-pressure gas transmission systems, and the use of energy-saving methods. 1. Smart (intelligent) gas meters Now ah high and enterprises smart gas meters are being introduced for Theirs Advantages : Automatic calculation and information transmission - internet or mobile real time information via alo qa sent ; Выпуск журнала №-24 Часть–3_ Апрель –2025 196 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Real consumption control - illegal connection or detecting deviations; Without operators service show - students needed not . ➡️ This system human mistakes reduces and creates accuracy in calculation . 2. GIS technologies (Geographic Information System) By managing gas networks based on an electronic map: Gas pipes, valves , points and complete digitization of network nodes ; Rapid detection of emergencies ; Preventive work effective opportunity to organize will be created . ➡️ This method to monitor long- distance pipelines makes it easier . Выпуск журнала №-24 Часть–3_ Апрель –2025 197 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT 3. SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) SCADA – gas supply objects centralized in case management system is considered . His main tasks : Gas pressure and control the flow in real time ; Forecasting future situations; For engineers Early warning of dangerous situations . ➡️ SCADA systems major cities and industry in the facilities wide is being introduced . 4. Detection of losses and energy efficiency Выпуск журнала №-24 Часть–3_ Апрель –2025 198 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT important problems in gas supply One is losses in pipes . Through new technologies : Gas leak acoustic sensors to determine with ; Drone and visual through infrared cameras observation ; Gas flow automatically in order builder valves . ➡️ This methods security increases and economic damages reduces . 5. Biogas and artificial methane technologies New trend – renewable gas production from sources : From agricultural waste, sewage biogas to take ; Using electrolysis artificial methane production ( Power-to-Gas technology ). ➡️ This technologies environment for safe and is economically efficient in the long run . Direction technical information on Types of gas pipelines and characteristics Work pressure Types Material Field of use (bar) Long distance Main pipes Steel 1.2 – 7.5 transportation Branch Polyethylene (PE- 0.005 – 0.6 Locally and within the city pipes 80/100) Indoor Metal, plastic 0.001 – 0.005 In homes pipes ➡️ ️ Polyethylene pipes are highly rustproof and easy installation features with separated It stands . Выпуск журнала №-24 Часть–3_ Апрель –2025 199 MODERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT capabilities of smart gas meters Parameter Value Calculation accuracy 1–2% error level Information transmission GSM, NB-IoT , LoRaWAN Energy supply Lithium battery, service life 5–10 years Sensor functions Siznish , shock , illegal connection , cleanliness Management through SCADA and GIS systems SCADA : Monitors gas pressure , temperature , and flow in real time . Provides remote control . GIS : Digital mapping of gas networks placing , technical service to show makes it easier . 4. Biogas production systems Component Description Substrate sources Organic waste, livestock waste, sewage Operating temperature 35–55°C ️( ️mesophilic ️/thermophilic ️regimes ️) Methane emission rate 50–70% (organic matter type related Leftover product Organic dog food as used Chart recommendations 1. Gas supply of the system structure → ️Gas ️source ️→ ️MGP ️( ️main ️) ️→ ️RP ️(regulator ️point) ️→ ️Network ️→ ️Consumer 2. SCADA system operating cycle → ️Sensors ️→ ️Controller ️→ ️SCADA ️Center ️→ ️Operator Monitor 3. Biogas production process → ️ Substrate ️ → ️ Anaerobic ️ fermenter → ️Gas ️separator ️→