Multi-Site Bus Stop Solution
Oil & GasLeading midstream natural gas service provider specializing in pipeline infrastructure
Challenge
- Provide secure, weather-proof housing for remote control system components
- Require small footprint covered, outdoor equipment rack (bus stop style) for remote site control and monitoring
- Need solution for sites without utility electrical service
- Require reliable control and monitoring of main line block valves, pressure, flow, and temperature on oil and natural gas pipelines
Solution Delivered
Hardware Components
- Multiple control panels for 20 bus stops (3 Solar-powered, 9 480VAC, 8 240VAC)
- Low-profile design (60" high) for locations with irrigation systems
- Solar power systems for remote locations
- Radio and fiber optic communication systems
Implementation Services
- Project management
- Design and engineering
- Fabrication
- PLC/HMI configuration
- System integration
- Documentation development
- Installation coordination
- Commissioning and startup
Key Functionalities
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Integrated communications systems
- Uninterrupted operations in areas without utility service
- Compatible with rotating irrigation systems
- Environmental protection for sensitive equipment
Results
Immediate Outcomes
- Achieved on-time delivery and startup for all sites
- Successfully implemented all control parameters
- Established reliable remote monitoring capabilities
Expansion Status
- Received additional bus stop orders based on project success
- Expanded to include solar-powered instrument stands
- Implemented at multiple locations across the pipeline network
Business Impact
- Enhanced operational control and monitoring capabilities
- Improved maintenance efficiency
- Reduced reliance on utility infrastructure
- Increased system reliability and uptime
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