A Simulation Study of the Hamada to Zawiyah Crude Oil Pipeline in Libya

This paper provides a simulation and hydraulic assessment of the Hamada to Zawiyah crude oil pipeline. The pipeline transports crude oil from Hamada in the South of Tripoli, the capital of Libya, to the Zawiyah terminal which located in the west of Tripoli. The study is carried out using of Vari SimTM pipeline simulation software. The pipeline was constructed in 1980 with 18 inch (457 mm) diameter and 387 Km long pipe work from the source to the demand. The pipeline has been designed to initially transport 65,200 Barrel Per Day (BPD), and ultimately 130,000 BPD. The Oil Pipeline, operated by the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) owned by the Libyan National Oil Corporation. This paper contains, a hydraulic analysis study at different operating condition scenarios. The study is presented to highlight the system performance and efficiency subjected to numerous different operating conditions. The main contribution of this article can be considered in providing an initial and supplementary view for further investigation supported with the most significant system date of the pipeline and its pumping facilities.