PetroChina said that it will utilize Experion as the main integration and control software platform at the pipeline’s 73 control stations, using it to integrate alarm and event subsystems to give pipeline operators a complete view of how the pipeline is functioning.
By integrating safety manager into the overall system, Experion will work on the process-safeguarding practices such as emergency shutdowns, equipment protection, fire and gas monitoring, and critical control.
The new pipeline runs across 14 Chinese provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities and transports approximately 30-billion cubic yards of natural gas per year.
Samuel Wu, regional general manager of Honeywell Process Solutions, Greater China, said: “Pipelines present unique challenges because their size makes them more difficult for operators to monitor and respond to problems, but an integrated approach provides unparalleled visibility into their operations.
“The system we’re putting in place for PetroChina will increase its operators’ access to information and help them make better-informed decisions to promote its integrity.”
