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PIP - Pipeline Information Platform
How to implement a GIS based
Pipeline Management System
Karim ELHANAFI
Head of Pipeline Projects
Abu Dhabi, May 2010
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Agenda
 Introduction of ms.GIS
 What is the aim to use IT & GIS for Pipeline projects
 Phases of GIS implementation project
 Implementation Project
 Benefits
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Introduction ms.GIS information systems inc.
 Based in Vienna / Austria
 IT & GIS services and solutions
 Focus: Pipelines, Utilities, Transport, Environment,
Public
 Member of:
 PODS – Pipeline Open Data Standard
 MSDN – Microsoft Developer Network
 EDN – ESRI Developer Network
 ODN – Oracle Developer Network
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What is the aim to use IT & GIS for Pipelines
Information Management:
structured storage of collected information
(Database)
usage of proper software tools for different tasks
sharing of latest collected information between
involved parties
departments communicate via DB
long distance assets => GIS
data distribution via intranet, Web or offline
Design
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Procurement
Construction
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Operation
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Project Phases
Phases for implementing a Pipeline GIS
 Needs analysis (for tender or direct contracting)
 Project phases and –schedule (Budgetary planning)
 System Study
 Specifications
 Implementation by contractor
 Roll-out and Testing
 User Training, Workflow & SW Documentation
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Needs Analysis
The following Analysis should be done before
tender/contracting
 Which phase of my pipeline project do I want to support?
 Design, Construction, Operation – or all?
 Which existing geo-spatial and non-spatial data do I have?
 Which departments shall share collected information?
 Which Modules are needed to support my technical- and
business workflows?
 Which solutions are available on the market?
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Project Phases and -schedule
Project scheduling
 Tender
 Data Migration
 System Study (existing IT environment for integration)
 Database Implementation
 Customization of Modules
 Implementation of Modules
 Roll out & Testing
 User Training
6-12 Month
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System Study
 Existing data
 Data to be collected
 System architecture
 Specifications
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Specifications
 Data Model (OGC compliant, not proprietary)
 Data structure (standards based – PODS)
 Data interfaces
 Software Interfaces
 Modules
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Modules Implemented
Implemented Modules:
Desktop
Solution
NOC
Processing
Tool
Pipe Book
HCA Analysis
Tool
Alignment Sheet
Generator
Metadata
Administrative
Seats
PIP
Geodataserver
Maintenance
Inspection
MEMO Module
LRST
User Access
Control
Location Class
Analysis
GIS
Intelligent Inline
Pigging
Base Components used:
Oracle, ESRI, Pipeline Information Platform, CartoPac, MS Office
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Implementation Phase
 Close cooperation between client and contractor
 Clients staff involved during implementation
 Review and adaption of modules to meet clients needs
 Internal testing
 User Acceptance Test
 Documentation
 Roll out
 User Training
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Benefits
 no loss of information / sharing of information
 fast access to latest information
 data at-a-glance
 increased user productivity
 decision support
 progress monitoring
 knowledge about the condition / status
 basis for reducing operational / overhead costs
 protection of investment
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PIP - Pipeline Information Platform
Thank you
for your audience !
karim.elhanafi@msgis.com
pip@msgis.com
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