Experience in upgrading process control system at the oil sludge processing unit

By Svetlana Filatova and Sergey Evchenko

p.46

The article describes a technological process employed in the Oil Sludge Processing Unit at Gazpromneft-ONPZ JSC. Also discussed is an upgrade of the process control system of this Unit based on the modern hardware and software. The article gives reasons for preference of these means and presents the architecture and functionality of the upgraded system.

Design of process control system employing the partition function concept

By Ildar Sitdikov, Rinas Farkhetdinov and Fanis Yakupov

p.54

The article discusses specific design features of a process control system for field oil treatment units based on the function partition principle. The implementation of this principle allows for reducing time of design, installation and startup of facilities. The article provides a list of requirements for designing automation sections and describes the softwarehardware for typical sections for various applications. Also shown are operator interface capabilities. The article demonstrates the use of products from Rittal, Siemens, VIPA as basic equipment.

Problems and solutions on the upgrade of Sputnik and Mera AGMU in the oil industry

By Boris Andreychikov

p.36

The current stage of the technology development in the oil industry is characterized by working out the ways to upgrade the automatic group measuring units now in operation and the new ones by using moisture meters. The article describes the architecture, operation algorithm and evaluation of the accuracy of measuring the flowrate and relative content of crude oil in the products from the oil producing wells by means of Satel RVVL radiowave moisture meter specifically designed for this purpose. Also included are the performance characteristics and the results of the certification tests.

Use of the modern hardware-software solutions by example of the process control system for the automobile gas-filling compressor station at LLC Gazprom Transgaz St. Petersburg

By Aleksei Ryabinin and Dmitriy Lopatin

p.74

The article is dedicated to the control system of the automobile gasfilling compressor station developed by LLC Krona. The system employs highperformance and highly reliable MicroPC controllers from FASTWEL (ОС Linux 2.6) and the universal, IEC 61131-3 compatible software ISaGRAF 5.

The automated control system for the associated gas preparation unit

By Sergey Vitkovskiy and Valdislav Dubinskiy

p.26

The automated system controlling the basic processes of associated gas preparation unit isdescribed. Issues of field automation equipment choice, use of IBM PC compatible controllersin the hot sparing mode, as well compatibility with modern software are considered.

Automation system for the city gas-distribution network based on the Kaskad-SAU software-hardware complex

By Aleksandr Khudov and Andrey Yazev

p.74

The article describes the supervisory control system for the telemechanics facilitiesof the city gasdistribution network. Also discussed are the technical characteristics,hardware architecture, composition and functional capabilities of the systemsoftware. Particular attention is given to the data display and backup tools as well asthe embedded diagnostic and supplied development tools.

Gas compressor units control: problems occurred and solutions

By Yaroslav Evdokimov

p.80

The article covers the problems occurred when designing the control systems forthe gas compressor units. GTK104 control block for a gas compressor unitdeveloped by NPK LENPROMAVTOMATIKA is presented here as one of the solutions.

Automated process control system for the gas gathering

By Denis Andreyakhin

p.28

The article describes the automated process control system for the gas gathering station of the underground gas storage facility. The system provides reliable and efficient operation of the gas injection, formation pressure maintenance and gas offtake equipment.

Automation of the gas distribution station network

By Aleksandr Khudov, Roman Mochalov and Andrey Yazev

p.36

The article describes a system comprising the local process control systems of the gas distribution stations integrated into the SCADA system. Also discussed are the characteristics, hardware design, structure and functions of the system software.

An adaptive automatic control system for the electric

By Aleksei Komelin

p.46

The control system of the preservation bench for the electric centrifugal pumps used in oil production does not only allow for carrying out the entire operation cycle in an automatic mode but is also capable of adapting for the capacity of pumps of various types. This system is quite flexible for changing the time parameters of the preservation cycle. The introduction of the control system has let to a substantial increase in the stand performance.

Use of the Mitsubishi Electric System Q controllers

By Sergey Zubov and Andrey Torgashev

p.50

The article shows the advantages of the control system based on the Mitsubishi Electric controllers as applied to the processes in the oil refining industry.

On-spot loading rack rated at 3 million tons of petroleum products a year

Andrey Efimov,  Dmitriy Levin

p.48

The article describes an automated clock filling plant that has been put into operation in the oil refinery at OAO Salavatnefteorgsintez. The plant is designed for direct weighing of petroleum products and filling of tank cars through two telescopic filling pipes, as well as for removal of vapors from the filling area or their recuperation.

Automated systems controlling gas, oil, and water heating

Aleksandr Efentiev,  Roman Efimov,  Oleg Malkin

p.54

The systems described in this article are intended to control various gas jets, keep a product being heated at a desired temperature, meet safety requirements, and detect malfunction. Remote control is also provided. The heater-controlling systems allow designers to unify circuit, hardware, and software solutions and also simplify the equipment adjustment during operation and updating.

Automated system for controlling a flow gauge calibration bench

Aleksei Komelin,  Sergey Ilyasov

p.58

An automated system for controlling a flow gauge calibration bench is described. Hardware and software tools constituting a basis for this process control system are presented, and the operation of the bench is outlined.

Corrosion-monitoring system for oil primary refining plant

Anatoliy Monakhov,  Pavel Trofimov,  Aleksandr Alyakritskii ,  Sergey Elizarov

p.38

An automated corrosion-monitoring system installed on the AVT oil refining facility at the OOO Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refining plant is described. The system is intended for prevention of corrosion processes via automatically controlling the delivery of anticorrodants to the interior of the AVT facility.

Kanal Kvant software-hardware complex for estimating the composition and flow rate of the oil-well fluid

Vladimir Odivanov,  Rauf Kurbanov,  Ilmas Sadykov ,  Atlas Kharisov

p.44

To determine the water content in and the flow rate of oil being recovered from a well is a technological challenge. A Kanal Kvant hardware-software complex, a part of oil-field equipment automation facility, is designed to serve this purpose. The article gives an idea of its hardware and describes in detail the functionality and components of its software. Pilot operational tests show the reliability and a sufficient accuracy of measurements.

Teleautomatic complex SupeRTU-4

Vladimir Zenkin,  Gennadiy Petrov,  Vladimir Rybakov,  Andrey Yermoshin,  Aleksandr Golov,  Sergey Golovanov ,  Sergey Tchekmaryov

p.58

Oil-field automation: from simplicity to complexity

Vasiliy Dudnikov,  Roman Vahrameev,  Damir Nabiev,  Oleg Petryaev

p.36

The following article reports on modern oil-field control system, as well as its features and prospects. The automation of this industry is considered on a specific example of maximum complete borehole's automation. The GPRS usage for remote objects control is shortly touched upon.

Signal and data communication solutions for the linear part of cross-country gas pipe-lines

Igor Furmanchuk

p.44

The article contains a description of problems with signal connection and data reports about the linear part of cross-country gas pipe-lines condition transmission. One can also find a short overview of existing systems, their application experience, as well as signal and data communication TeRaNet system application.

Distributed hardware-software complex for process automation visualization and control

Vladimir Odivanov,  Andrey Semenov

p.52

The article provides its reader with a description of hardware tools structure, software structure and functional capabilities, aimed for controlled devices performance analysis and control algorithm debugging and development. As an example one may find complete circuit diagrams of hardware configuration of a complex module and the whole system.

Submersible electric motor hydro protection exerciser automated system

Aleksei Komelin

p.58

The author keeps on describing about the exercisers, designed for oil-production equipment components control and about the control system development for these exercisers. This time there is a submersible electric motor hydro protection exerciser presented designed for electric-centrifugal pumps apparatus. There is a detailed description of exerciser's components, testing process and also software and hardware part of the control system.

Automated system of submersible electrical equipment exercisers control

Aleksei Komelin

p.16

The article reports on development and exploitation experience of automated system of submersible electrical equipment exercisers control. This equipment is used in oil industry. Much attention is paid to the hardware-software solutions for electric-centrifugal pump exercisers and submersible induction motor.

Process control system for oil acceptance and displaying information based on OPC and Web technologies

Vladimir Vasyutinskiy ,  Aleksey Sherstobitov

p.40

This article describes the building of a process control system, as well as a data acquisition and information display system by using of GENESIS32 SCADA and OPC router, exemplified at PSP-Mikhaylovka by RITEC company.

A distributed process control system for refinement of sour oil

Dmitriy Antropov,  Timofey Petrov ,  Aleksandr Tyaplashkin

p.46

The authors detail their experience of building of a process control system for refinement of sour oil at Aktashskiy oil fleet. In the course of the project, developers were faced with some difficulties while trying to integrate existing measuring equipment into the new system. The proposed solutions have significantly lowered the overall cost of the system implementation.

Upgrading the distributed control system for a gas pipeline

Victor Perminov,  Anatoliy Yakovlev,  Victor Chakov,  Victor Fadeyev ,  Yurii Troshev

p.30

In this article, the authors address the issues involved in using a PC-compatible controller to upgrade the distributed control system for a gas pipeline.

Automating oil processing: "Customs approves!"

Sergey Baltser,  Grigoriy Bushkanets,  Vladimir Krasnykh ,  Artyom Frolov

p.32

The authors describe building an automation system at an installation for the integrated processing of oil at fieldslocated in the former Soviet republics.

Process control system based on the GENESIS32 SCADA suite: a pilot project

Vasiliy Dudnikov,  Mariya Yankina,  Sergey Savin ,  Vladimir Maksimenko ,  Aleksandr Muryzhnikov

p.38

This article examines the use of the GENESIS32 SCADA suite and demonstrates the broad functionality of this suite. The authors describe the architecture of a process control system for an oil-gathering station. The system collects data and exercises control using an industrial microcontroller.

System for collecting and displaying information using OPC and Internet technologies

Gleb Batalin ,  Vladimir Vasyutinskiy

p.46

The authors detail their experience building the eXtenderOPC hierarchical system for collecting and displaying information using GENESIS32 SCADA. As an example of an implementation site, the article examines the oil-metering unit at Sibnefteprovod, which is a division of Transneft. The piece demonstrates the flexibility and new capabilities of the system thanks to the use of OPC and Internet technologies.

Multi-function controllers as the foundation for mass automation of model oil drilling sites

Sergey Baltser,  Grigoriy Bushkanets,  Aleksandr Derkach,  Vladimir Krasnykh

p.20

The authors describe the creation of a model multi-function controller and its application in automating oil-drilling sites at the Ashalchinskiy oilfield in Tatarstan.

New options for process control in oil extraction

Vasiliy Dudnikov,  Damir Nabiyev ,  Vlad Gareyev

p.30

This article examines the Mega automated control system. The article describes the structure of the system and the functions of its primary elements, and the authors cite those of the system's functions that are important for the oil extraction industry.

Gaz-6 gas content control system

Vladimir Kalabukhov,  Aleksei Lyapkov ,  Victor Polyakov

p.36

The authors examine the issues associated with automating separate sites along a gas pipeline using the Magistral-2 technologies. The article provides a description of the Gaz-6 gas content control system, along with the structure of the system. This system is capable of functioning both as a component in a larger system or autonomously.

The Khortitsa system for pipeline transfer

Aleksandr Romanovskiy,  Aleksandr Grinenko,  Gennadiy Solodovnikov,  Vladimir Kuzminov

p.42

This article describes a monitoring and measurement system intended for remote monitoring of parameters and control of equipment on gas and oil pipelines.

Automating bases for the storage of gas-filling stations

Victor Gusev,  Boris Gorbatenko ,  Aleksandr Kuleshov

p.50

The authors examine automated systems for controlling level, volume and mass of liquefied gases at a tank farm for the storage of gas-filling stations. The system is also capable of tracking the transfer of gas from a storage tank into tanker trucks and cylinders.

Automated system for dispensing liquefied gas at filling stations

Aleksandr Letunovskiy

p.54

The author discusses the specifics of automating the retail and technical cycle of automobile filling stations, as well as the system developed for this purpose and the experience using the system. Particular attention is devoted to the metered dispensing of liquefied hydrocarbon gas.

The development and implementation of an automated process control system for oil processing

Sergey Baltser,  Vladimir Krasnykh,  Andrey Naumov,  Artyom Frolov

p.16

This article describes an approach for developing and implementing an automated process control system created as a result of the implementation of a range of projects involving automated systems for oil processing. The key to this approach is the specialization of the hardware and software solution and the standardization of different phases in the creation of an automated process control system at various sites.

Control systems for tank farms for the processing and storage of oil products

Nikolai Balin,  Aleksandr Demchenko,  Maksim Lavrov

p.24

This article describes a new system for monitoring and controlling a tank farm for processing oil products and its phased implementation at an oil processing plant without halting production and in a compressed time period.

Automated process control system for an oil processing enterprise

Dmitriy Kazanskiy

p.32

Providing for information collection and remote control functions at gas pipeline facilities

Vladimir Kalabukhov,  Sergey Stepanov

p.34

This article describes the Magistral-2 information and measurements solution, designed to create a telemetry system for geographically dispersed facilities. The article examines the structure of a control system for a gas transportation facility, created using the tools provided by the Magistral-2 solution.

Automated systems for metering energy usage, using a Gamma 55 computer

Albert Nalbandyan,  Aleksandr Yegorov

p.50

This article examines approaches for resolving commercial and technical aspects of metering an enterprise's use of energy (natural gas, compressed or super-heated steam, heat energy from hot water).

Process Automation Experience: Oligomerization of Olefine-Containing Gas

Vladislav Dubinsky,  Nikolay Beliuchenko

p.16

This process control system was created on the plant producing a component for a motor fuel. The plant's high-performance operation is conditioned by implementation of the state-of-the-art microprocessor technology.

Control of Oilfield Objects by Using Combined Communication Channels

Vasily Dudnikov,  Marsel Gazizov,  Damir Nabiev,  Timur Nugmanov

p.18

Problems in the area of distributed remote control systems for the oil field equipment are considered and exemplified by MEGA Measuring Computing System.

Regional Gas Equipment Control System

Vladimir Tarasenko,  Vladimir Filippov,  Valery Seniukov,  Mikhail Midenko

p.28

Issues of building a process control system for gas supply in a region, and its linking to corporate database management systems are described.

Gas Turbogenerator Control System

Sergey Antonenko,  Alexander Boikin,  Mikhail Verpakhovsky,  Vladimir Volchek,  Evgeny Efremov,  Dmitry Khalpakhchi

p.36

Mobile electric power stations using gas turbogenerators are needed for compressor plants at gas-main pipelines, on oil and gas fields. A gas turbogenerator control system is considered in the article.

Microprocessor Control for the Long-Stroke Pumping Unit

Oleg Zhugin,  Vladimir Kalintsev,  Boris Sirota,  Vyacheslav Sorokin

p.48

The structure and contents of a microprocessor control unit, which is a part of the long-stroke pumping unit for extraction of oil is described. This control unit implements different operation modes considered in the article.

Automation of Gas-Compressor Station as an Example of Complex Industrial Works Automation Experience

Sergey Prodovikov,  Anatoly Makarov,  Vladimir Bunin,  Andrey Chernikov

p.16

Systems Based on Acoustic Meters and Fluid Level Indicators

Nikolay Balin,  Alexander Demchenko

p.28

The new high-precision acoustic meters and fluid level indicators, as well as the systems on their basis are described.

Modernization of the CAM System for Complex Gas Preparation Plants in the Far Northern Region

Ethibar Talibov

p.22

Contemporary level of automation of complex gas preparation plants (CGPP) in the Far Northern region is analyzed. A brief list of problems to be solved by CGPP is considered, as well as the issues of modernization of CGPP CAM System.

Upgrading the automated process control systems for oil mains

Yevgeniy Zolotukhin,  Eduard Mikhaltsov,  Aleksandr Starshinov,  Valeriy Stratula,  Gennadiy Cheydo

p.18

This article discusses the development and implementation of an automatic process control system for Sibnefteprovod's Uraiskoye Oil Pipeline Department.

Monitoring gas control points

Sergey Zolin,  Vitaliy Makhov,  Igor Korniyenko,  Aleksandr Koshta

p.28

This article examines a system for monitoring gas control points that provides real-time, accurate information both on current parameters and on accidents in the gas supply system.

The Kosmotronika automated process control system

Igor Fomichev

p.54

The author examines the Kosmotronika radio-controlled process control system used in the energy sector and in oil and gas extraction.

Automating petroleum tank farms

Ravil Abaidullin,  Sergey Baltser,  Vladimir Krasnykh,  Artem Frolov

p.62

Control system for a gas compressor unit

Anatoliy Krivonosov,  Aleksandr Kharitonov,  Vyacheslav Gulichev

p.66

Automated processes for dehydrating crude oil

Yuriy Rzheutskiy

p.70

The author describes the automation of processes for dehydrating crude oil at stations for the preliminary disposal of deposit water.

A Gas-Flow Regulator

Efim Kats,  Sergey Levanov

p.66