... simulation incident measurement and control scada information operator controller enhancing pipeline controller training interface pipeline simulation interest group hydraulic simulation realism human computer interaction miller psig 2412 psig 2412 boardwalk boardwalk pipeline...

... Abstract Pipeline controller training conducted with hydraulic modelling software introduces the possibility for adaptive training scenarios that explore direct consequences of controller inputs. Additionally, uncommon scenarios can be practiced in a virtual environment without affecting real...

... in playing games, its main practical role can be seen in exploring optimal decisions in managing real processes such as acting robots in an unknown environment, riding autonomous vehicles, and controlling industrial processes. The purpose of the paper is to show how the reinforcement learning approaches can...

... to API RP 1130. midstream oil & gas controller climate change scenario consequence air emission criteria robustness chemical spill leak detection metric information psig 1201 leak detection system leak location accuracy pipeline reliability sensitivity leak performance...

.... The recycle valve and its controller and actuator as well as the suction and discharge piping volumes, aftercoolers, operating conditions, other parameters, and various control response times are all characteristics that govern whether a compressor will reach its surge limit at a detrimental high head...

... of elementary concepts of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers along with commercial software packages of pipeline dynamic simulators, like Stoner Pipeline Simulator™ (SPS). The method is described in the next section. Its application in the oil and gas industry is illustrated by two examples. One...

... Meter Real-time Flow Compressor Station On Delivery Meter Real-time Flow Connections Abstract Tennessee Gas Pipeline s Gas Control and Technical Operations Groups have been experimenting with Expert Systems since 1995. The engineers and technicians have successfully developed rules and procedures...

..., schedule changes to move the pipeline from one optimal state to another, and automatically implement these changes using model predictive controllers. The optimal operating conditions that meet all constraints and minimize fuel consumption for the pipeline are determined by deciding (1) which compressor...

... ABSTRACT This paper examines the application of an Expert System Language to pipeline simulation and data integrity. The paper describes: What an Expert System is and how Tennessee Gas Pipeline implemented its application. How the Expert System provides Controllers, Engineers and Planners...

... ABSTRACT Praxair currently has a development program in place to automate the control of its pipeline systems using proprietary control technology. Closed loop control offers a number of benefits over current manual pipeline operation, including continuous analysis of the pipeline and improved...

... of training. 2.0 THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDUSTRY 2.1 Training of Control Room Operators Training in this paper means training of pipeline operators, also referred to as controllers or dispatchers. These people are the ones in the control room who, through the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition...

... on an ambitious and far-reaching automation program; upgrading the turbine units at our compressor stations, many of which were located in remote areas of the Southwestern mountains and deserts, with computerized controls, equipment and the telemetry required to link all of it electronically to a centralized...

.... pipeline systems. The training course begins with basic hydraulic training and familiarization with the training simulator. Controllers observe the operation of the training simulator by watching the three display monitors, two of which are similar to actual control consoles. The remainder of the course...

... Summary This paper addresses one solution to a critical training problem for gas control operators. Gas control training has traditionally been achieved through a apprenticeship dependent upon experienced controllers training younger, newer personnel. In 1987, Equitable Resources' retiring...

... the pipe flow together with non-linear algebraic equations describing the quasi-steady flow through various valves, constrictions and compressors and their drivers. In addition, the models also include mathematical descriptions of the control system which consists of mixed algebraic and ordinary...

... ABSTRACT Colorado Interstate Gas Company has developed a fully integrated Gas Control Planning System. It incorporates an automatically dialed weather forecast service, a gas load forecaster, a gas supply manager with storage scheduler, and an extensive computerized SCADA system. The output...