City Gas Distribution and Pipeline Networks: Design, Operation, Innovation

This textbook serves as a comprehensive technical guide covering the entire lifecycle of City Gas Distribution (CGD) systems from demand assessment to pipeline design, pressure regulation, and metering. It emphasizes material selection, hydraulic modeling, GIS, SCADA, and real-time monitoring to ensure optimal operation. This textbook serves as a comprehensive technical guide covering the entire lifecycle of City Gas Distribution (CGD) systems from demand assessment to pipeline design, pressure regulation, and metering. It emphasizes material selection, hydraulic modeling, GIS, SCADA, and real-time monitoring to ensure optimal operation. The book also explores safety protocols, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies such as AI, digital twins, and hydrogen integration. Through case studies and practical insights, it equips students and professionals with the knowledge required to design sustainable, future-ready gas infrastructure. Key features: An in-depth exploration of City Gas Distribution (CGD) systems and pipeline networks, with a focus on advanced technologies and sustainability trends Coverage of innovation and digital transformation in CGD, including software tools, templates, design checklists, regulatory guidelines, and multimedia demonstrations Discussion on the integration of renewable biogas and hydrogen in the CGD industry Preparation of readers for the next generation of smart, data-driven gas distribution systems Inclusion of case studies, solved and unsolved numerical problems, and global regulatory comparisons This book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students specializing in city gas distribution systems and natural gas engineering, as well as industry professionals.