Creation of Representative Gas Distribution Networks for Multi-vector Energy System Studies

The recent evolution of the electrical systems has seen the introduction of large shares of renewable energy sources connected to the electrical distribution networks, and the coupling of the electricity and gas distribution systems. The exploitation of power-to-gas technologies enables stronger coupling between the electricity and gas networks. However, a limiting factor is that the gas quality should be maintained. This paper introduces a procedure to create a representative natural gas network based on a predefined electrical system topology. Furthermore, by using a detailed gas system model, the paper addresses the suitability of the coupling between gas and electrical systems through the power-to-gas technology, in terms of gas quality targets.