Measurement-based emissions assessment and reduction through accelerated detection and repair of large leaks in a gas distribution network

IF 3.8 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Atmospheric Environment: X Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.aeaoa.2023.100201
Sean MacMullin , François-Xavier Rongère
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Abstract

A common practice within the current regulatory framework for gas distribution uses an approach where operators report their network emissions by applying an average emission factor for all leaks, sometimes sorted by pipe material and type of assets. Such an approach has two drawbacks: first, it does not account for the specificities of the gas systems and the maintenance processes of the operators; and second, it does not enable the prioritization of large leaks that is key for an effective emissions abatement program. This article describes a method using a mobile leak detection and quantification system to assess methane emissions from a gas distribution network and to reduce them by accelerating the detection and repair of larger leaks. The approach allows for data-driven system-wide emissions quantification that is specific to the network and not subject to operator’s leak detection practices that may affect their traditional emission factor-based reporting. Furthermore, we show that for a sensor with a sufficiently low detection limit, the calculated emissions are independent of the precision of the measurement if the uncertainties are correctly addressed. Such a result is important because it assures that methane emissions estimates are not biased and can be used to assess the performance of abatement programs. Finally, we illustrate how the approach can be practically implemented through a program where the largest leaks are rapidly identified and repaired to abate methane emissions while minimizing costs.

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基于测量的排放评估和减少,通过加速检测和修复天然气分配网络中的大泄漏
目前天然气分配监管框架内的一种常见做法是,运营商通过对所有泄漏应用平均排放系数来报告其网络排放量,有时根据管道材料和资产类型进行分类。这种方法有两个缺点:第一,它没有考虑到气体系统的特殊性和操作员的维护过程;其次,它不能优先考虑大型泄漏,而这是有效减排计划的关键。本文描述了一种使用移动泄漏检测和量化系统评估天然气配送网络甲烷排放量的方法,并通过加速检测和修复较大泄漏来减少甲烷排放。该方法允许数据驱动的全系统排放量化,该量化是网络特有的,不受运营商的泄漏检测实践的约束,这可能会影响其传统的基于排放因子的报告。此外,我们表明,对于检测限足够低的传感器,如果不确定性得到正确解决,计算的排放量与测量精度无关。这样的结果很重要,因为它确保了甲烷排放量的估计不会有偏差,并可用于评估减排计划的绩效。最后,我们说明了如何通过一个快速识别和修复最大泄漏的计划来实际实施该方法,以减少甲烷排放,同时将成本降至最低。
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Atmospheric Environment: X
Atmospheric Environment: X Environmental Science-Environmental Science (all)
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