Portal increases throughput with SCADA, distributed control

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Pipeline Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5199636

Bell, D E

Portal Pipelines has added a distributed control system run by SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) in its Minot, North Dakota control center. The system keeps abreast of crude movements and quantities of oil being delivered. It was installed in specified stages from 5TI programmable controller, to a PM550 controller (in conjunction with FSK modems), to a full SCADA system. Expansion of the pipeline network in 1980 made integration to SCADA necessary. The Minot control center, CRT terminal, and alarm system are described. Backup consists of redundant computers. Portal's daily movement of 100,000 bbl of crude oil would not be possible without SCADA.

• Research Organization: Portal Pipe Line Company, Minot, North Dakota
• OSTI ID: 5199636
• Journal Information: Pipeline Gas J.; (United States), Vol. 210:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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