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?

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manual (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The operational history of the pipeline (D) 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?

Discharge through the pipe (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To receive data from equipment and transmit it to the SCADA (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Analog signal (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent interference from electromagnetic noise (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Specialized knowledge and training (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Poor data acquisition (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The operational strategy and parameters may change over time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of an operation manual?

Stating a detailed operational procedure for routine and emergency situations (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To collect, receive, and process data, including online data processing (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To receive instruction from the SCADA system for remote control of equipment (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a maintenance manual necessary for a pipeline?

To detail the maintenance needs of the pipeline (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Size, complexity, and operation of the pipeline (B) Signup and view all the answers