Control and diagnostics of pumping equipment operation in main oil pipelines

In the modern economic paradigm of Russia, pipeline transport plays a strategically important role and serves as a key component of the national energy supply system. The crucial determinants of its operation are efficiency and reliability, which serve as system-wide criteria ensuring the stable functioning of the national economy. Oil transportation is a highly organized, multi-factor technological process. The high degree of dependence of this process on external and internal parameters makes it vulnerable. Therefore, even local failures in pipeline infrastructure may potentially lead to cascading disruptions and significant economic losses. This article details the design of mainline pumps – high-tech units that determine the reliability and uninterrupted operation of the linear of pipeline sections. The longevity of these units is influenced not only by the quality of maintenance but also by various technical, technological, organizational, and other factors. To monitor the technical condition of pumping units the authors of this article considered a control and diagnostic system based on the SKiD DVT43.20 system. Real-time data collected from installed sensors enables operators to identify extreme trends in pump operating parameters. Using the operational modes of a pump as a case study, the researchers processed performance data and constructed graphs, the interpretation of which contributed to the formation of conclusions about equipment operation. The authors propose a calculation method for determining operating parameters, which aids in planning subsequent technical maintenance actions.

main pump, maintenance, oil pipeline, monitoring, control, diagnostics, operation of pipeline transport systems