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19/01/2011
Can we use spatial information for regulatory compliance?
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Contents
Overview
Role of Spatial Information
Example Cases
Case 1: Issuing New Connections - Power utilities
Case 2: Pipeline Planning & Maintenance - Gas utilities
Conclusion
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• Multiple / No systems• Redundant data• Complex business
processes
• Lack of resources• Lack of efficient
processes
• Poor performance• Lower efficiencies• Failure to comply with
regulatory mandates
Overview
Why?
Solution?
• Smart use of spatial information in collaboration with the data available in other IT systems
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Role of Spatial Information
• Network assets are geographically dispersed, knowing the asset location is key to carrying out operations & maintenance activities efficiently
• Spatial information adds intelligence to the existing processes, enabling reduction of design cycle time and minimizing expensive field visits
• Common view of the ‘network assets’ to all stakeholders (management, planning & design engineers and field crew)
• Visualization of the analysis results is made easy with the availability of spatial maps
• Spatial information aids the organization’s CapEx and OpEx planning
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Example Cases
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Regulatory Compliance
Case 1: Issuing New Connections - Power Utilities
Regulatory mandate : Comply with service turnaround times
Case 2: Pipeline Planning & Maintenance - Gas Utilities
Regulatory mandate : Avoid accidents & fatalities
Network Analysis
Enterprise Resource Planning
Mobile Workforce
1) Reduce Service Turnaround2) Avoid accidents & fatalities
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Regulatory Compliance Goals
Business functions enhanced by using spatial information
Spatial Information
IT and Operational Systems
In-Line Inspection SCADA
Feasibility Study & Route / Design Optimization
Estimate / Costing Installation & CommissioningOperation & Maintenance
Geographical Information System (GIS)
High Consequential Analysis & Disaster Mgmt.
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Case 1: Issuing New Connections - Power utilities
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New connection requirement
Load calculation
Analyze network capacity
Design layout
Feasibility Study
Design Optimization
Estimate / Costing
Review and Approval
Installation & Commissioning
New Connection Issue Process Timeline
Issuing New Connections - Process
• Time consuming activities• Delay in these activities will directly impact the
overall timelines
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Planning & Design
Planning & Design
Load Requirement
Planning & Design Engineers
Preliminary Design
CISCIS GISGIS
Customer Information
Proposed Network
Issuing New Connections - Design
GIS facilitatesComprehensive view of the distribution network, as laid on the groundGeographic locations of the new area / consumers to be servedTopographic information such as buildings, street and hydrology as a reference for accurately designing the networkDesigning tools & templatesEasy interfacing with other IT systems like CIS, Network Analysis application
ResultQuick design as well as efficient use of available information and resources
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Load Flow, Optimal Power Flow, Voltage
Studies
Load Flow, Optimal Power Flow, Voltage
Studies
System Engineer
Analysis results
GISGISNetwork AnalysisNetwork Analysis
Preliminary DesignVisualization of Feasibility study
reports
Visualization of Feasibility study
reports
GISGIS
DisplayOverloaded feeder
Issuing New Connections – Feasibility Study
GIS facilitatesAccurate, consistent, well connected and up-to-date network diagram for Network Analysis applicationA common database for the network diagram reduces data entry costs and eliminates data inconsistency issuesAn integrated visualization environment to better understand the network
ResultReduces engineering time and cost
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System Engineer
Network AnalysisNetwork Analysis
Network Analysis results & recommendations
Design Optimization
Design Optimization
GISGIS
Optimal Design
Issuing New Connections – Design Optimization
GIS facilitatesVisualization of ‘What-if analysis’ results Flexibility to review and compare different circuit configurationsTo explore accurate placement options for the equipment, shortest routes for cables, and alternative connection possibilitiesDesign optimization tools
ResultImproved designs with less rework
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GISGIS
Network Design
Instant view of design costs and design
modifications
Instant view of design costs and design
modifications Cost Summary
Issuing New Connections – Estimate & Costing
ERPERP
Materials & Service costs
GISGIS
Approving Authorities / Design Engineer
GIS facilitatesEstimate required material quantitiesInstant reports based on the selected designTo view both the technical and financial aspects of the proposed design at a single place
ResultFast and hassle free design approvals
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Case 2: Pipeline Planning & Maintenance - Gas utilities
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Planning & Route
optimization
Planning & Route
optimization
Topography
Planning & Design Engineers
Pipeline route
GISGIS
Pipeline Planning & Maintenance – Planning & Route Optimization
Soil data
Transport data
Weather
Population
GIS facilitatesEconomical route planning / optimizationHolistic view of all the relevant information at one place
ResultBetter planning and reduced data interpretation efforts
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Operation & maintenanceOperation & maintenance
Planning & Design Engineers
Accurate tracing of fault sections /
equipment
GISGIS
Pipeline Planning & Maintenance – Operations and maintenance
SCADASCADA
Real-time data
Leaks database
Leaks database
Leaks history
GIS facilitatesAccurate asset locations that eliminate the danger of incorrect excavations / operationsTimely maintenance of assets that will prevent accidents and fatalities
ResultDamage prevention, regulatory compliance and improved service
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Conclusion
• In the present era of modernization and changing industry dynamics, the role of GIS in the utility industry is constantly growing and is helping address several technical, business, and operational functions
• Historically, the GIS systems have evolved from being back-office applications to becoming an integral part of utility operations
• GIS plays an important role as a unifying agent in eliminating data redundancies, and in improving the overall efficiencies by leveraging the spatial coordinates of assets
• Spatial information helps in reducing process time and efforts, cutting costs, and optimizing solutions, thereby enabling utilities to comply with regulatory mandates
The scope and capabilities of GIS are immense. Leveraging the power of GIS can help resolve several present-day challenges faced by a utility.
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