Patents Assigned to Dominion Transmission, Inc.
  • PIPELINE FLOW CONTROL OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20100305763
    Abstract: Pipeline flow optimization systems, software, and methods that emulate transient optimization are disclosed. A pipeline flow optimization system includes an upset condition handler that is adapted to provide a multivariable controller with pipeline flow adjustments to handle one or more upset conditions. The optimization system may be used with fluid pipeline systems, including gas pipeline systems and liquid pipeline systems. Systems, software, and methods according to embodiments of the invention may further include linepack transition handling capabilities and administrative tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Dominion Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Phillip Ferber, B. Kenneth Fouts, Patrick H. Fox, JR., Brian A. Haught, Evan Heatherly, Dale Rusnak, Bernard L. See
  • Pipeline flow control optimization software methods
    Patent number: 7720575
    Abstract: Pipeline flow optimization systems, software, and methods that emulate transient optimization are disclosed. A pipeline flow optimization system includes an upset condition handler that is adapted to provide a multivariable controller with pipeline flow adjustments to handle one or more upset conditions. The optimization system may be used with fluid pipeline systems, including gas pipeline systems and liquid pipeline systems. Systems, software, and methods according to embodiments of the invention may further include linepack transition handling capabilities and administrative tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Dominion Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Philip Ferber, B. Kenneth Fouts, Patrick H. Fox, Jr., Brian A. Haught, Evan Heatherly, Dale Rusnak, Bernard L. See