The first is that it can be used to further enhance the
bandwidth efficiencies. For instance, Experion SCADA enables
users to configure multiple displays for pieces or equipment
or instruments. Users might therefore configure a standard
display showing only minimal information, but also a more
comprehensive maintenance display for when a common
fault alarm for that instrument is received from the RTU
(as described earlier). This can be configured to request all
the data needed by the pipeline controller to evaluate the
problem, but only when the display is running. When it is
closed, the SCADA system ceases to request the information,
once again ensuring efficient use of the bandwidth.
The other key benefit is realised
during configuration. Pipeline SCADA
systems must not only manage large
complex systems, but also manage
changes and additions over the
lifecycle of the asset.
Again there are already benefits
in terms of remote connections
from having a HART-equipped RTU,
which, combined with the Field
Device Manager asset management
system, allows remote configuration.
However, it is the use of templates
that dramatically reduces the burden
of configuration, cutting up-font
configuration design by up to 80% and
the time taken to add new equipment
from hours to minutes.
This is done through templates
prepared for each type of equipment
with all relevant SCADA configuration
information – all the points,
calculations, display elements, trend
definitions, relationships (such as what
is upstream and downstream), key
parameters, operations task-based
filters, and the SCADA communication
settings for the RTU or PLC. As new
equipment or instruments are added,
instead of building each point by
point and display by display, only
the few details specific to that new
addition need to added to the relevant
template. All settings common to
the equipment type are pre-filled.
Moreover, the rules-based and auto-
generating approach means new
devices will automatically be included
in relevant dashboard displays.
Finally, the approach allows for
the continual improvement controllers
aim for: as best practices evolve, the
task filters in the template just need
updating to embed it. Time spent
building points and displays is therefore
directed instead to building up the knowledge base that
informs the operation.
References
1.
Industrial Internet Insights for 2015, Accenture/GE, October 2014.
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Internet-Changing-Competitive-Landscape-Industries.pdf
2.
Big Data analytics in oil and gas, Bain & Company, March 2014.
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gas.pdf
3.
Unleashing Productivity: The Digital Oil Field Advantage, Booz & Co, Summer
2008.
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pdf
4.
The rise of the midstream: Shale reinvigorates midstream growth, Deloitte Center
for Energy Solutions, November 2013.
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Deloitte/us/Documents/energy-resources/us-er-the-rise-of-the-midstream.pdf
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