[ Instrument and Control ]

Pipeline monitoring and control systems have developed significantly in the past few decades.  The advancement of SCADA systems and their associated Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) has allowed all kinds of automation and remote management of the asset over the years.

Additionally, the communications systems (WAN and LAN), protocols and mapping have also increased in complexity in a generation. 

Because of these advancements, there’s also need for power supply in remote locations, UPS and backup generators, so that we don’t lose the information flow that is relied upon for the safe operation of the remote pipeline.

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PECS IC001 Instrument and control fundamentals; core # 26 of 35.