Implementación de un sistema DCS para el control de los motores de las bombas principales de la estación de un oleoducto

Abstract

Pipelines are pipes and related facilities used to transport oil, its derivatives and biobutanol over long distances by means of pumping stations. These pumping stations are located in remote locations and in extreme climates, requiring reliable pumping equipment that meets the increasingly demanding requirements of this industry. In addition to this, they also have valves to control the flow of oil and to be able to deal with emergency situations.

When the crude oil arrives at a pumping station it goes through a series of processes until it reaches the centrifugal pumps, which drive the fluid to the next pumping station, these work through combustion engines commonly or with electric motors. The interconnecting piping along with the valves are mounted entirely on a portable structure. Most of these stations are unmanned, so fire or other types of problems may go undetected for extended periods of time. Once a problem is detected, the personnel charged with solving the problem may be too far away to respond in a timely manner. For this reason, pump station operators need to ensure remote and automatic alarm detection.