Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method

This study presents a procedure for selecting optimization variables in a Refrigerated Gas Plant (RGP) using Taguchi method with L_27 (3^9) orthogonal arrays. A dynamic RGP model developed under HYSYS environment is utilized as a test bed. This model comprises 762 variables and 21 regulatory control...

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Main Authors: Yusoff, Nooryusmiza, Ramasamy , Marappagounder
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Language:English
Published: Asian Network for Scientific Information 2010
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description This study presents a procedure for selecting optimization variables in a Refrigerated Gas Plant (RGP) using Taguchi method with L_27 (3^9) orthogonal arrays. A dynamic RGP model developed under HYSYS environment is utilized as a test bed. This model comprises 762 variables and 21 regulatory control loops. However, only 9 variables or factors with three level each are studied to determine their relative significance in maximizing RGP profit. These factors are prudently selected due to their relevance in maintaining product qualities. Feed Gas (FG) flow rate is found dominant with 97.3% contribution in the first case study. Two additional case studies are performed to magnify the contributions of other factors. FG costs and temperature of FG after coldbox E-101, refrigeration cooler duty and demethanizer reboiler duty are found to be significant factors.
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spelling oai:scholars.utp.edu.my:30612017-01-19T08:25:02Z http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/3061/ Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method Yusoff, Nooryusmiza Ramasamy , Marappagounder TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) This study presents a procedure for selecting optimization variables in a Refrigerated Gas Plant (RGP) using Taguchi method with L_27 (3^9) orthogonal arrays. A dynamic RGP model developed under HYSYS environment is utilized as a test bed. This model comprises 762 variables and 21 regulatory control loops. However, only 9 variables or factors with three level each are studied to determine their relative significance in maximizing RGP profit. These factors are prudently selected due to their relevance in maintaining product qualities. Feed Gas (FG) flow rate is found dominant with 97.3% contribution in the first case study. Two additional case studies are performed to magnify the contributions of other factors. FG costs and temperature of FG after coldbox E-101, refrigeration cooler duty and demethanizer reboiler duty are found to be significant factors. Asian Network for Scientific Information 2010 Citation Index Journal PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/3061/1/qredirect.php%3Fdoi%3Djas.2010.3313.3318%26linkid%3Dpdf Yusoff, Nooryusmiza and Ramasamy , Marappagounder (2010) Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method. [Citation Index Journal] 10.3923/jas.2010.3313.3318 10.3923/jas.2010.3313.3318 10.3923/jas.2010.3313.3318
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Yusoff, Nooryusmiza
Ramasamy , Marappagounder
Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method
title Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method
title_full Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method
title_fullStr Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method
title_full_unstemmed Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method
title_short Selection of RGP Optimization Variables using Taguchi Method
title_sort selection of rgp optimization variables using taguchi method
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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