The increasing size and complexity of natural gas transmission and distribution systems in North America are leading to higher dependence on automated, remote communication and monitoring of meter station, compression, and pipeline facilities. Along with implementing new technology comes the need to maximise operating cost efficiencies while continuing to deliver reliable transportation service. Managing alarm conditions at over 1100 receipt and delivery meter stations in an efficient and effective manner has become increasingly important for NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) to satisfy customer requirements for finalising individual gas accounts on a daily basis. As a result, NGTL has developed a “Meter Station Alarm Management Plan”. This paper describes the process developed and implemented by NGTL in categorising and prioritising measurement alarms and providing the right response, along with the benefits to be achieved.
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1998 2nd International Pipeline Conference
June 7–11, 1998
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Sponsors:
- Pipeline Division
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978-0-7918-4023-8
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Alarm Management Plan for Pipeline Facilities
Alex Dvorkin,
Alex Dvorkin
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Larry G. Kemball,
Larry G. Kemball
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Dean B. Mah,
Dean B. Mah
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Glen E. Perry
Glen E. Perry
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Alex Dvorkin
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada
Larry G. Kemball
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada
Dean B. Mah
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada
Glen E. Perry
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada
Paper No:
IPC1998-2110, pp. 943-946; 4 pages
Published Online:
October 21, 2016
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Dvorkin, A, Kemball, LG, Mah, DB, & Perry, GE. "Alarm Management Plan for Pipeline Facilities." Proceedings of the 1998 2nd International Pipeline Conference. Volume 2: Design and Construction; Pipeline Automation and Measurement; Environmental Issues; Rotating Equipment Technology. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. June 7–11, 1998. pp. 943-946. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC1998-2110
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