An innovative approach to optimizing real life gas pipeline operations
Operating modern gas pipeline networks is becoming increasingly complex with operators demanding advanced solutions to assist them with operational optimization. Traditional approaches to pipeline management often rely on manual interventions and static models, which can struggle to adapt to rapidly changing conditions.
This paper presents an innovative approach to optimizing real-life gas pipeline operations using Large Language Models (LLMs) and accurate real-time hydraulic simulation. The hydraulic model replicates an operational gas pipeline network equipped with multiple stations, enabling precise simulations and analysis.
Dr Jun Zhang, Zhuyuan Wu, Dr James Munro, Dr David Basnett, Giancarlo Milano, Bob Truman
Pipeline Simulation Interest Group 2026, Amsterdam