Pipeline system automation and control

1. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System 1.1. History 1.2. SCADA System Architecture 1.3. Communications 1.4. Data Management 1.5. Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Reporting 1.6. Alarm Processing 1.7. Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) 1.8. Security 1.9. Corporate Integration 2. Measurement System 2.1. Measurement Performance 2.2. Measurement Units 2.3. Flow Measurements 2.3.1. Differential Pressure Flow Meters 2.3.2. Linear Flow Meters 3. Station Control 3.1. Station Control System Architecture 3.2. Station Control Methods 3.3. Station Operation 3.3.1. Pump Station Operation 3.3.2. Compressor Station Operation 3.4. Meter Station Operation 3.5. Tank Farm Operation 4. Conclusion Acknowledgement Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketch