SCS &GIS ENABLED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PHASE OF GAS DISTRIBUTION PROJECT

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International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET)Volume 6, Issue 8, Aug 2015, pp. 156-169, Article ID: IJMET_06_08_015Available online athttp://www.iaeme.com/IJMET/issues.asp?JTypeIJMET&VType=6&IType=8ISSN Print: 0976-6340 and ISSN Online: 0976-6359© IAEME Publication

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SCS &GIS ENABLED PROJECT

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FORDEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

PHASE OF GAS DISTRIBUTION PROJECT

G. Dhamodaran

Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering,

AMET University, Chennai

R. J. Golden Ranjith

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering,

Bharath University, Chennai, India

ABSTRACT

Background/Objectives : To investigate the usefulness of requirement of‘ Supervisory Control System for Gas Distribution Construction Project

Management ’.

Methods/Stati sti cal analysis : Human Video interface model preparationand updating the live progress of the project to Update on the monitorinstalled in Central Project Room thru Arc GIS and other Pipeline modules

interlinking with GPS Technology.

Results/Findings : Can be implemented at construction projects of Gas

Distribution Project where there will be complex Network of pipelines andwere geographically dispersed.

Conclusion/Application : “Supervisory Control System with GIS data fordevelopment and implementation phase for Gas Distribution Construction

Project Management” can be implemented.

Key words:

Human Video Interface Monitor- Large size monitor where the entirenetwork of the Gas distribution circuit can be seen and required selection can

be made based on the requirement.

GIS -Geographical Information System – Integrated Tool/Application

having Geographical information’s which maps all data related to the pipelinenetwork.


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SCS & GIS Enabled Project Management System for Development and ImplementationPhase of Gas Distribution Project


Central Project Room- The Project Management room installed with theMonitor from where Progress is analysed and further front generation and

planning act ivities can be planned

Pipelines modules- The pipeline drawing software’s which produce the

alignment sheets

Pipeline alignment sheets- the drawing to the pipeline will all data likelength, corridor, co-ordinates, fittings, cable details, turning points etc.

GPS Technology- The Radio frequency transfer technology thru which the progress can be updated.

SCS- Supervisory Control System- System with HMI enables to manage theProject having the facility of real-time updation of the data thru GPStechnology.

Cite this Article: Dhamodaran, G. and Golden Ranjith, R. J. SCS & GISenabled Project Management System for Development and Implementation

phase of Gas Distribution Project. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 6(8), 2015, pp. 151-164.http://www.iaeme.com/IJMET/issues.asp?JTypeIJMET&VType=6&IType=8

1. INTRODUCTION

The Pipeline network of the Gas distribution is a more complex network andconstruction of these kind of networks is a big task as many activities like Survey,Land acquisition, Right of way acquiring, Right of Use acquiring, excavation, laying,

testing, padding, cables installat ion, back filling, restoration etc..

There may be Trunk lines, lateral lines, Branch lines, final flow lines which will

be many numbers according to the distribution network, size of the p ipelines will bevarying with respect to the consumers located in one particular line or area. Also therewill be many nodes, turning points to avoid any other facilities, with this kind of

complex networks; Project management becomes cumbersome exercise to haveoverall control over the Entire Project.

To overcome that Computer enabled methodology which will be having there preloaded data like pipeline routing, and ot her data. will have to be graphicallyrepresented and daily progress in each field are to be updated. Updation is easy in

present days as many internet or GPRS enabled messengers are available in themarket like Whats-app, Telegram etc.. Constructing these complex pipeline facilities

for Gas Distribution Network are challenging tasks and generally this activity drivesthe project.

2. PRESENT METHOD AND ITS DIFFICULTIES

2.1. Present method being followed in the industry

In general, Every major portions either in terms of Trunk lines or in terms ofarea/Villages are being segregated and contracted with some agencies and based on

the progress reports and rare occasion meetings the progress is measured and there isno solid method available for front generation other than individuals’ capabilities.

Also conducting regular meeting with all the contractor by Project Manager is a

simple task and the person representing the individual area. Village/Trunk line alsomay not have th full knowledge about the happenings and further plans. To overcome


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this one Project Management Cell with Supervisory Control System may be requiredand the updation s to be made simple.

2.2. Difficulties in present methods

As many of the areas were spread over many of the villages and many of the districts,

only best way is to have the regular meetings with each of the one on regular intervalsat any office accessible by every one of the project. Here in this system everyone hasto spend the time may be whole day oe even more than a day. Because to this, themeeting once in a week cannot be arranged and co-ordination becomes cumbersome

and hence delays the project

3. PROPOSED METHODOLOGY

In the Proposal submitter here, the Central Control Room has to be located withsomewhere at the central location of the Gas distribution area. There in the CentralControl Room, One big size with all required storages, servers, UPS, Work Station,

Preloaded software, Pre-loaded pipeline route/geographical data. HMI Screens etc.A point to multipoint low band width radio connection will serve the purpose,

where the entire distribution network will get connected to the CCR. Where everrequired some FOC network can also be implemented if required and volume of datatransmission is high in nature. From the work location real-time updation by

respective field engineer will update the master data thru the radio network or GPRSenabled smart mobile phone where an application will have to be developed to

connect to Servers and HMI monitors. All networks and servers to be made accessiblethrough LAN/ WAN / WEB / GPRS Network.

3.1. Database creation and Server Management

The following steps to be followed to create the master database. The Pipeline Datamanagement system based on Engineering and GIS to be developed by experiencedspecialist vendor. The entire field facilities and pipeline network to be mapped usingSatellite images procured for the Field development area.

A master database of entire pipeline information will be created using GIS tools.The master database to include detailed facility layouts, pipeline alignment drawings,

facility location database, support facility information, ROU information, linkedtechnical specifications, sparing schedule, maintenance schedule, and piggingschedule.

The Following minimum features will be provided in the Engineering Cum GIS

based pipeline database management system: Drawing release status

ROU application status

ROW application status

Revenue Survey details

Other lands acquisition status

Land over/ROU Compensation payment Status

Soil status

Excavation Status

Pipeline/Cable /other material arrival Status

Joints Welding Progress


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Lowering Status

Testing status and Reports

Backfilling Status

Pigging schedules

Customised report generation. Accessibility to all relevant information / documents / drawings etc.

The proposed method is having majorly two parts called 1. GeographicalInformation System (GIS) and 2. Supervisory Control System (SCS)

3.1.1. Geographi cal I nformati on System

This is Software supplied by various companies around the world which helps inviewing and managing the integrated pipeline network. This Spatially enabled GIS

Model manages the all pipeline attributes in centre line data with ensuring accuracy indata.

GIS system meets all the general and minimum requirement such as Database setup, survey data uploading and reference, data exchange between various stakeholders,Alignment sheet Generations, Crossing drawings, Reference drawings, MTOPreparation etc. As this stores High Resolution Satellite imagery, data accuracy will

be attained.

The following Steps to be followed

Taking the High Resolution Satellite Imageries and updating in server

Verification of the Survey data

o Verification with respect to Spheroid/Ellipsoid Parameterso Verification with respect to topological and topographical parameters

o

Verification by superimposing Survey data with HRSIs

Uploading and updating the database server

Carrying out detailed Engineering works

With this the following minimum engineering deliverables can be extracted

Integrated Alignment Sheets

Crossing Drawings

Pipeline, Electrical and FOC standard drawings

Integrated MTOs for various disciplines

The following are the some of the important survey data which may be required toupdate the database

Land base information

Feed Data

Detailed Route Survey information

Topographical Survey information

Ground Profile data

Population Density Index


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Flowchart for Database Setup and utilizing for Detailed Engineering

Figure 1 Flow Chart for GIS Data base setup, updation and Detailed Engineering

•Data Base Setup

BasicData

•HRSI

•Admin Privilages

•Land Base Information

•Feed Data

Survey

•Route Survey Infomation

•Topographicla Survey Information

•

Ground Profile Data•Population Density Index

Update

Data

Process

Integrated Alignment Sheets

Standard / Reference Drawings

MTOs


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Some of the major Advantages of using Geographical Information System

Efforts required to manage records can be minimised

Efforts require to communicate with increased noumbers of stake holders can beminimised

Multiple data editors at one time can be increased with respect to size of the Project Ease of Producing the Reports

Ease of Producing Engineering Deliverables

Visualisation by viewing the status in Web browser

Integrated link between Construction Contractor, Owner, Project Manager, Financinginstitute, Surveyors, engineers, Inspectors, Detail engineering Contractor, ROUAgents, Environmental Team, CSR Team etc.

Ease maintenance of E-log book

Viewing and Referring Survey shots whenever required

Permissions Status

Ease MIS Reporting

Crossing and legal permission Status

Accuracy in Data

Integrity in data

Efficient Project Management

Developing various Databases

Production of various Auto Cad Drawings

Linking Graphics to tables an d databases

Editing As built drawings

Tracing of Joints and status reporting

Uniqueness in data management

Aligning all project managers in one approach

Ease interface with SQL Servers

Ease in exporting graphics in required format

Generations of notification and alerts on daily updates and pending works

3.1.2. Supervisory Control System

The Central Control Room will be manned 24/7 and monitors the field parameters and

equipment status & alarms. The Control Room Operators will be responsible foralerting the Filed Construction team for any Follow up actions and control actions to

be taken at any of the field sites visa viz. Trunk lines, Branch lines, Lateral Lines,Field Lines or any other Permanent facilities oft the Project

This control Room will be Equipped with the large Video cum HMI Monitor

where the entire Pipeline network will be visually seen and the required portions can be enlarged and seen. With the help of any suitable application thru the GPS

frequency Signal site construction progress will be updated in the master data whichwill be of real-time updation.

Network system required to transmit the data could be either LAN/WIFI/Wireless

technology or any other thing. The follow up actions can be automatically or

manually sent to the required portion or the project manager.


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Remote Terminal Units(RTU) can be installed and important nodal points thruwhich the data can be communicated to the th central control Room. These RTUs will

be collecting data from the Various facilities and p ipeline segments and transfer themto the Central Control Room.

The instrumentation & automation data from the Well will require low bandwidth;

data polling will be on real-time basis. A point to multi point microwave radionetworks will meet the requirement. There may be other low band width requirements

for IT voice network and for Security Automation. These can also be connectedthrough the same Radio network

3.2. Various WBS and Activities to get covered

With the implementation of this SCS the following WBS may be getting coveredalong with applicable Activities

Engineering-

Detail Engineering Status,

MTOs,Alignment Sheet Revision Status,

Schedule of releasing the other documents related to the particular section or part ofthe pipeline or facilities.

Procurement-

MR Status,

RFQ Status,

Material delivery status,

Material shifting status to erection location

Legal-Permiss ion Status,

Land Acquisition Status,

Crossing Details,

ROU Application Status,

ROW Status,

Compensation S tatus,

Local agitation details

Construction-

Excavation,Grading

Bedding,

Stringing,

Joints welding,

Lowering,

Testing,

Back filling,

Restoration


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Other these, there are many other options can also be inducted in the Engineering-Cum-GIS based construction data base.

3.3. Options to be made available in menu

With the implementation of this SCS the following WBS may be getting covered

along with applicable Activities.

The following table shows the list of options that may be required as a minimumto continue the construction

3.3.1. Engi neeri ng Phase

Table 1 Various Menu options required during Engineering Phase

Phase Location Entity Activity ProgressTime

lineDocument

Quantity

Status

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Sub

Level-1

Sub level-

2

Sub

level-3

Engineering

TrunkLine/

Lateralline/

Branchline/ Flow

Line/From

Chainage/To

Chainage

Alignmentsheet

Preparation

StartedTarget to

StartView

Procurement

Village/Survey

Number/Land

Owner

MTODraft

ReleaseIn

progressTarget to

FinishDownload

Legal

otherEngineerin

gDeliverable

approvalComplete

dTarget toRelease

Retrive

Constructi

on

Release Approved Extract

FinalRelease

Sent forApproval

Upload

Revised Comment

Released

Menu such as status of the all deliverables, their time line data can be fed. Also

the quantity status also can be included either in terms of numbers or in terms of percentages. In order to track the engineering deliverables the options like comment,

upload etc can now be included.


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Concern area manager/project engineer can upload the status immediately eitherthru eh Android enabled application in smartphone or any other means of system

inclusion.

3.3.2. Procurement Phase

Table 2 Various Menu options required during Procurement Phase

Phase Location Entity Activity ProgressTimeline

Document

Quantity

Stat

us

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Sub

Level-

1

Sub level-2

Sub

level

-3

Engineering

TrunkLine/Lateral

line/Branch

line/FlowLine/From

Chainage/To

Chainage

MR Preparation StartedTargetto Start

View

Procurement

Village/Survey

Number/Land

Owner

RFQDraft

ReleaseIn

progress

Targetto

FinishDownload

Legal Delivery approval CompletedTarget

toRelease

Retrieve

Construction Release Approved Extract

Final

Release

Sent for

Approval Upload

Published Revised Comment

BidsReceived

Released Check

Evaluated

Ordered

Received


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Payments status to various applications can also be tracked with this and the localagitations and related FIRS can also be tracked and accordingly further front can be

generated.

3.3.4. Constr ucti on Phase

Table 4 Various Menu options required during Construction Phase

Phase Location Entity Activity ProgressTime

lineDocument

Quantity

Status

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5Sub

Level-1

Sub level-

2

Sub

level-3

Engineering

Trunk Line/Lateral line/Branch line/

Flow Line/From

Chainage/ ToChainage

Trench Grading StartedTargetto Start View

Procurement

Village/Survey

Number/Land Owner

Pipeline ExcavationIn

progress

Targetto

FinishDownload

Legal Cable Bedding CompletedTarget

to

Release

Retrieve

Construction Stringing Extract

Welding Upload

Lowering Comment

Testing Check

Back filling

Restorations

During Construction phases, various construction activities status can be traced

centrally like Excavation, bedding, laying, welding, lowering, testing, back filling etc.

Further front can be generated from the Central Control Room.

4. DATA FEEDING, UPDATING, PROCESSING AND

MANAGEMENT.

Central Construction Control Centre should be manned for all 24x7 days. There will

be a monitor where the entire Gas distribution network will be visible. Wherever


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required, the particular portions can be zoomed and edited. GIS images of the Gasdistribution network area have to be preloaded into the system. Individual area

managers/construction heads or the Field engineers will be provided wither withlaptop or Smartphone with application. Accesses have to be provided to the respective

construct ion man to update the current happenings.

With the real-time updation, the Person monitoring the data at CCCC can easilygenerate the front and send to the succeeding persons or to the same person if he is

alone to carry out the succeeding act ivities.

Example: Operator takes out the locations where all testing completed and

backfilling is balance. His output will be in terms of Line number/Village name/Trunkline/Feed line / Chainage details etc. This list Operator will be sending to the Civil co-ordinator to initiate the backfilling works.

Figure 2 Schematic drawing of concept of ‘Central Construction Control Centre’

Central Construction Control Centre


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5. RESULTS

This kind id system is used in operation phase for many projects as “Supervisory

Control System and Data Acquisition”. Our Aim is to extend that kind of Central project Control Concepts which will increase the efficiency of the Project

management.

6. DISCUSSION

6.1. Advantages of using this system

This system has more advantages like,

a.

Efficient Project management b.

Better revision management in drawings and documentsc.

Complete reliability on the work progress and frontd.

Accurate reportse.

Provides clear guidelines for planning, and forecastingf.

Provides access to multiple users so that many people can work in same time

g.

Tracing facility of materials, reports, documents history etc.h.

Helps in generating many data bases.i.

Controls Duplication works j.

Continues expedition from the Site teamk.

Single Point Co-ordination system which minimise the error.l.

Completely provides real time tracking of the progressm.

Generates Front for almost all disciplines included in the scopen.

Minimal investment and no major operational costo.

Less Manpower requirement

7. CONCLUSION

As this reduces lot of man-hour wastages and time this method can be encouraged formany of the Pipeline projects like Gas Distribution Projects.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Informally many other forms the same concept is being used partially in many of the

Gas distribution Projects. With little improvement and value addition will yield goodresults in terms of the efficient Project Management.

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