Pipeline Operation and Maintenance: AEMA4121
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What is a key factor in determining the operational strategy of a pipeline system?

  • The purpose of the pipeline (correct)
  • The location of the pipeline
  • The number of technical personnel required
  • The type of fluid being transported

    • What is an example of a pipeline that was converted to transport a different type of fluid?

  • The Trans-Alaska Pipeline
  • The Big Inch Pipeline (correct)
  • The Keystone Pipeline
  • The Alaska Pipeline

    • What is a benefit of using modern computers and automatic control systems in pipeline operation?

  • Increased maximum pressure at various locations along the pipe
  • Increased need for technical personnel
  • Decreased need for technical personnel (correct)
  • Improved pump speed and head

    • What is an important document that outlines the operational strategy and details of a pipeline system?

    <p>Operation and Maintenance (O&amp;M) manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in maintenance planning for a pipeline system?

    <p>The operational history of the pipeline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategic parameter that is determined by the changing demands of the population served by the pipeline?

    <p>Discharge through the pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an RTU in a pipeline system?

    <p>To receive data from equipment and transmit it to the SCADA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of signal is typically output by an instrument or transducer in a pipeline system?

    <p>Analog signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to shield, ground, and isolate cables transmitting signals in a pipeline system?

    <p>To prevent interference from electromagnetic noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of device is often used to execute orders from the SCADA system in a pipeline system?

    <p>Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to program the PLCs and computers used in a pipeline system?

    <p>Specialized knowledge and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of insufficient attention to signal transmission details in a pipeline system?

    <p>Poor data acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key implication of a change in a pipeline's purpose?

    <p>The operational strategy and parameters may change over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of an operation manual?

    <p>Stating a detailed operational procedure for routine and emergency situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the SCADA system in an automatic control system?

    <p>To collect, receive, and process data, including online data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the local control units in an automatic control system?

    <p>To receive instruction from the SCADA system for remote control of equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a maintenance manual necessary for a pipeline?

    <p>To detail the maintenance needs of the pipeline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors determine the sophistication degree of the control systems in a pipeline?

    <p>Size, complexity, and operation of the pipeline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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