Petroleum Refining Library Solutions
The content is organized into categories:
- production planning,
- tank farm simulation,
- shipment node and flow quota simulation.
Production Planning
First published: June 13, 2026
Simulation of FeedStock Deliveries from Oil and Gas FieldsModeling of crude oil and condensate deliveries to refineries is considered using the Petroleum Refining Library. The proposed solution supports refinery feedstock planning, flow blending, source prioritization, and capacity constraints, enabling Digital Twin development, crude oil supply chain simulation, and scenario analysis for refinery planning and supply chain optimization.
Tank farms simulation
First published: June 13, 2026
Accumulative Tank Farm for Simulation in AnyLogic
Accumulative Tank Farm is a Petroleum Refining Library simulation component for modeling accumulative tank farms in oil, gas, and petrochemical systems. It represents storage facilities with continuous material flows, capacity constraints, and rule-based operating logic. The component supports multi-stream flow handling, batch accumulation and dispatch, tank lifecycle management, and planning-driven or transfer-based operation. It integrates with downstream logistics elements to simulate end-to-end production and distribution processes.
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First published: July 14, 2026
Flowing Tank Farm Simulation in Anylogic
Flowing Tank Farm is an AnyLogic component for realistic tank farm simulation in refinery Digital Twin models. It dynamically smooths inlet flow fluctuations, automatically regulates outlet flow, and maintains inventory within operating limits. The article describes the component architecture, operating modes, control algorithms, configuration, and practical applications in petroleum refining and oil and gas production planning.
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ShipmentNode and FlowQuota Simulation
First published: July 18, 2026
Shipment Node Simulation for Petroleum Refining Digital Twins
Learn how Shipment Node executes production shipment plans in refinery digital twins. The article covers scheduling strategies, planning modes, working-hour restrictions, and integration with Petroleum Refining Library components.
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First published: July 25, 2026
Modeling Flow Quotas in Refinery Simulation
Flow quotas are essential for modeling cumulative throughput constraints that cannot be represented by instantaneous flow rate limits alone. This article explains the principles of flow quota modeling in refinery simulation, describes the FlowQuota component of the Petroleum Refining Library, and demonstrates how it supports realistic production planning, digital twin applications, and operational constraint management through automatic quota tracking, event-driven control, and seamless integration with refinery process models.
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