This unique reference book targets professionals, students, university professors, public agency employees, and career changers in the energy sector, particularly those focused on gas supply, including transport, distribution, and plant construction. It deviates from traditional textbook formats by adopting a problem-based approach, featuring self-contained main topics relevant to gas supply and transport system design. The methods and computations presented are validated in both academic and business contexts. It offers well-researched information not readily available in German literature, often requiring difficult access from international sources. The text describes gas supply characteristics by adhering to fundamental physical, thermodynamic, and fluid mechanics principles, covering pipelines, separators, compressors, pressure regulating and metering stations, and gas storage. Emphasis is placed on employing accurate and practical methods for planning, calculating, and designing systems and components while accounting for the real gas behavior of natural gases. Detailed discussions on material data calculations are included, alongside considerations of economic factors to achieve optimal equipment and system designs. The content also encompasses aspects of the energy industry, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
