Event Summary
Pipeline evacuation systems with onboard controls for automated data collection are crucial during methane mitigation efforts. These systems enable companies to meet current and future regulations, adhere to project timelines, support environmental initiatives, and achieve economic benefits safely and efficiently.
Automated data collection is essential for effective job performance planning, enabling natural gas companies and service providers to manage their projects more efficiently and deliver reliable service. Monitoring real-time data during an evacuation project provides immediate visibility into potential issues, such as valve leaks or blockages, when line pressures flatten out or begin to rise. This real-time information facilitates timely field actions, which is extremely valuable. Previously, it was challenging to demonstrate that pipeline issues were causing the evacuation project to take longer than anticipated. With this data, it is now possible to provide proof of such issues, potentially making a significant impact on the project’s bottom line.
Attendees will earn 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.
Course Overview
This course will explore the necessity of natural gas pipeline evacuation systems equipped with automated controls that securely communicate data to the cloud. These advanced systems are essential for remote system monitoring, enabling continuous oversight and management from distant locations. Real-time data collection facilitates immediate access to critical information, supporting informed decision-making processes. The integration of automated controls enhances operational safety by promoting early detection of issues and enabling efficient response mechanisms. Furthermore, these systems provide detailed insights into operational diagnostics, aiding timely maintenance and troubleshooting efforts. Accurate environmental impact reporting, a key feature of these systems, ensures compliance with regulations and supports sustainability initiatives.
Course Objective
Attendees will gain an understanding of the significant value onboard control systems provide. These systems ensure system efficiency and streamline operational planning. Real-time actions enabled by these systems provide critical insight to service providers by promptly informing them of conditions during a pipeline evacuation, ultimately impacting the time to complete the job. They are essential for providing accurate project metrics, regulatory compliance, maintaining public trust, and reducing the environmental footprint of operations.
Who Should Attend
- Natural Gas Service Providers
- Environmental/Policy
- Compliance
- Technology/Innovation Advancement/Sustainability
- Engineering
- Operations
Meet Your Instructor
Dan Pederson
Director of Engineering | Onboard Dynamics
Dan brings over 30 years of experience in automotive, powertrain, heavy-duty vehicle, and hybrid engineering, with nearly five years as a task leader at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renewable Fuels and Lubricants (ReFUEL) Laboratory, part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). His engineering experience includes advanced R&D roles at engine and powertrain technology leaders such as Westport Innovations, Oshkosh Truck, Sturman Industries, Diesel Technologies, and Cummins. At Westport Innovations, he provided leadership to a large team, focusing on improving the combustion, performance, and emissions of heavy-duty natural gas engines for a major automotive OEM. Dan holds Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.
