Associated Technology Pipeline Limited - Pipeline Integrity Management Systems

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Slider4PiMS®	Slider4PiMS® is the flagship product of the PiMSlider suite of software applications that processes pipeline, population and environmental information in an integrated way for all phases of the Pipeline Integrity Management process	Download

Key Points

A simple intuitive tool to store, display and update pipeline data

Intelligent search utilities to locate specific information about the pipeline

The ability to change key pipeline objects and their attributes on-the-fly

A scalable application, with a potentially unlimited number of users

Seamless data connectivity with third party systems (such as SAP, Document Management and GIS systems)

Data warehouse independence (interfacing with Oracle, SQL Server, Informix)

Key Concepts

Single centralised uniform database

Creating complex queries

Integrated object data

Use of familiar programs and commonly used desktop applications

Fig. 1 - Slider4PiMS (charts & grids)

Fig. 2 - 3D view of a pipeline

Fig. 3 - Slider4PiMS (maps & charts)


	SINGLE CENTRALISED UNIFORM DATABASE Pipeline operators require vast amounts of data in order to manage the everyday activities related to pipeline integrity. In order for key decisions to be made effectively, the gathering and interpreting of correct data becomes an important task. The best way to solve this problem is to transfer this data to a single uniform relational database. Storing this data in one place and one format allows connections to be created (for different pieces of data) for the same pipeline object. With this information available, the operator can analyse the relationship between the different facts and figures with the object, and make appropriate decisions related to inspections, repair plans and preventative measures.
CREATING COMPLEX QUERIES Examples of such information offered to the operator (in the form of diagrams, graphs or tables) include road crossings, valves, surface profiles, results of in-line inspections and aerial photography. A simple, but powerful, query wizard is available that allows even inexperienced users to build complex queries and retrieve results from the database in a matter of seconds.
	INTEGRATED OBJECT DATA One of the most powerful features of Slider4PiMS® is the connecting of data from different data sources. It is possible to choose a particular location on a pipeline, and look at geodetic inspection data, in-line inspection diagnostics and cathodic protection data in a single display. The operator will be able to analyse a section of this data to reveal hidden trends and make a decision based on mathematical evidence, and not just intuition and experience.

Database	All data is stored in a relational database system
Data types	All pipeline construction information, operational data (pressure, temperature etc.), graphic images or maps, photo's, texts, multimedia documents, pig run and excavation data, surveys, cost figures, object maintenance and repair etc.
Integration	Full integration of all pipeline data
Objects	The pipeline and the 'features' on the pipeline (valve, casing, crossing, defect etc.) are stored as individual objects. All objects have an adjustable set of object specific attributes. The value of attributes of the pipeline is topographically dependent and can be presented as such
Linked objects	Connections between data and / or various objects at any point of the pipeline can be made either automatically (e.g. pig run) or by hand
Repairs	Modification of the pipeline e.g. by repairs are visualised; strength calculations are based on the enforced defect. A report of all repairs can be generated
Manual input	Supports manual input, storage, editing and removal of all data (upload)
Download	Supports download of digitised information such as data from pig runs (flaw list and raw data), CP measurements, aboveground pipeline measurements like DCVG, Pearson etc. including a function to link this data to corresponding pipeline position (i.e. geodetic map coordinates) and / or objects.
Data access and analyses	Data can be accessed by completely integrated synchronised graphical user interfaces such as table-, map- and graph- view. The user can receive detailed information of the pipeline and/or any object of the pipeline by self-made multi-criteria queries.
Data integration	Data received from various sources can be presented in one view in order to assist the user in the analyses of pipeline issues, for instance: Pipeline characteristics can be combined with data of Geodetic inspections, In-line inspections, Cathodic protection and Dig up information.

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