Simulation of New Renewable Gas Mixtures for Injection into Natural Gas Networks

This study presents a computational tool for analyzing gas mixtures resulting from the integration of biomethane and hydrogen into natural gas networks. It calculates key properties, such as relative density, higher heating value and Wobbe index, based on composition, temperature and pressure, using the van der Waals equation to model real gas behavior. The tool also offers interactive 3D visualizations to explore how these properties vary under different conditions. With prediction errors below 0.5% at 20 atm, it provides a reliable basis for assessing technical feasibility, regulatory compliance and energy efficiency in the integration of alternative gases into existing networks.

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2025-12-08
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https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025133004
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Catalysts for Methane Reforming
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Simulation of New Renewable Gas Mixtures for Injection into Natural Gas Networks

Vítor Bonetti Valente, Amadeu Borges, Miguel Oliveira
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Simulation of New Renewable Gas Mixtures for Injection into Natural Gas Networks

Vítor Bonetti Valente, Amadeu Borges, Miguel Oliveira
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This study presents a computational tool for analyzing gas mixtures resulting from the integration of biomethane and hydrogen into natural gas networks. It calculates key properties, such as relative density, higher heating value and Wobbe index, based on composition, temperature and pressure, using the van der Waals equation to model real gas behavior. The tool also offers interactive 3D visualizations to explore how these properties vary under different conditions. With prediction errors below 0.5% at 20 atm, it provides a reliable basis for assessing technical feasibility, regulatory compliance and energy efficiency in the integration of alternative gases into existing networks.

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (PT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 73%
Catalysts for Methane Reforming
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