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With the increasing global demand for natural gas, efficient transportation methods are crucial. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) provides a practical solution for safer, cost-effective transport and enhanced storage capacities. This study investigates the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of the Russian process for LNG liquefaction using DWSIM, an open-source simulation software. Unlike traditional research relying on costly software like ASPEN, this study employs DWSIM to simulate the Russian process and evaluate its COP, resulting in a value of 0.6474. The simulation, based on preset assumptions and specifications such as the Peng-Robinson equation of state, produced P-h and T-s diagrams and power requirements for compressors. The calculated COP differed by about 0.1 from previous research using different software, demonstrating DWSIM's capability to perform complex analyses comparable to proprietary tools. This study confirms DWSIM's effectiveness and user-friendly nature, suggesting future applications for larger LNG production capacities and floating LNG systems.
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DWSIM, LNG Simulation, Russian process
