SCADA

Pipeline operators and SCADA professionals in the pipeline industry are constantly bombarded by new opportunities to improve operations. There’s new IoT and cloud computing capabilities to support the architecture, new software opportunities using platforms such as ClearScada to create efficiencies, automation and AI to enhance the repeatability of processes, and new regulations coming for HMI. …

SCADA in 2019: Making Sense of Industry Buzz, Changes, and New Technology Read More »

There is industry buzz among SCADA managers and developers surrounding the status of the API 1165 recommended practice for HMI displays used in pipeline control rooms. Right now, API 1165 is under review and is planned for an update. I have the privilege of being part of the authoring committee that has been tasked with …

Is Your HMI Compliant with API 1165? Read More »

Implementing a leak detection program is a complex task. However, regardless of approach, the first step toward improving leak detection in your operation is understanding your data. Not all data in your SCADA system is created equally. Plus, while the volume, quantity, and timeliness of data gathered is important, ultimately, it’s about the quality of …

SCADA Systems: Know Your Data to Improve Leak Detection Read More »

A SCADA system replacement project is one of the most daunting tasks for any pipeline operator. The time commitment, the cost, the requirement for universal buy-in from all stakeholders, and the need to remain operable and compliant during a transition can create significant barriers to upgrade or replace your SCADA system. In fact, there is …

SCADA Replacement: When is It Time to Upgrade Your SCADA System? Read More »

When Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ike struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, the pipeline industry was greatly impacted. SCADA systems went down, the price of oil and gas spiked across the U.S., and there was an extended recovery period. Since 2005, midstream and pipeline operators have become increasingly more reliant upon their SCADA systems. Most …

When Disaster Strikes: The Importance of SCADA Redundancy for Business Continuity Read More »

One day in the future, artificial intelligence (AI) will be the backbone of pipeline operations technology to achieve telecommunications and pipeline automation efficiencies. That day is not here yet, but it is coming. However, your goal remains the same: utilize SCADA and related technologic tools to automate and streamline pipeline operations and to accurately communicate …

Telecommunications and Pipeline Automation: How to Achieve Reliability on a Budget Read More »