Summary for the U3 example simulation

Steam distribution systems found in refineries and large petrochemical complexes are complex and highly integrated systems with multiple pressure levels. The objective of this simulation is to:

• Provide a steam balance to show the steam generation required to satisfy the electrical power demand and the process steam consumption.

• Size piping to meet steam delivery pressures at the steam consumers.

• Validate the process control strategy by showing how the controls respond in the event of an upset, such as a trip of a steam turbine.

  The following figure illustrates the refinery steam distribution system as modeled in AVEVA Process Simulation.