Rafael Barbosa

Dr. Rafael Barbosa

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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30 October 2025 in Processes
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NHNayereh Hamidishad
Nayereh Hamidishad
RBRafael Barbosa
Rafael Barbosa
AAAli Allahyarzadeh-Bidgoli
Ali Allahyarzadeh-Bidgoli
JYJurandir Itizo Yanagihara
Jurandir Itizo Yanagihara
Digital Twin (DT) technology has rapidly matured from pilot projects to integral components of advanced asset management and process optimization in the oil and gas (O&G) industry. This review provides a structured synthesis of the current state of digital twin frameworks, with a focus on offshore and topside gas-processing systems, such as those found on Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO). Emphasis is placed on high-fidelity process simulations and scalable architectures integrating real-time data with advanced analytics. Drawing on over 85 peer-reviewed sources and industrial frameworks, the paper outlines modular DT architectures, encompassing steady-state and dynamic process simulations (e.g., Aspen HYSYS), reduced-order and hybrid machine learning models, co-simulation environments, and advanced equation-of-state packages (e.g., GERG-2008). Special attention is given to compressor map integration, Equations of State (EOS) selection, ISO/IEC standard compliance, and digital thread continuity. Additionally, the review explores economic and sustainability-driven DT implementations, including flare and methane mitigation, ISO 50001-aligned energy optimization, and lifecycle/decommissioning strategies. It concludes with a technical and economic assessment of DT maturity for gas compression facilities, identifying research gaps in standardization, long-term validation, and cybersecurity integration. The insights provided are intended to support decision-makers, engineers, and researchers in deploying scalable, auditable, and high-impact DT solutions across the O&G value chain.

9 May 2026 in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
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AAAli Allahyarzadeh-Bidgoli
Ali Allahyarzadeh-Bidgoli
RBRafael Barbosa
Rafael Barbosa
NHNayereh Hamidishad
Nayereh Hamidishad
MFMauricio Silva Ferreira
Mauricio Silva Ferreira
PMPaulo Eduardo Batista de Mello
Paulo Eduardo Batista de Mello
JYJurandir Itizo Yanagihara
Jurandir Itizo Yanagihara