Communication Systems for Pipeline Protection in Nigeria Niger Delta Region

Authors

  • H.U. Nwosu Mechanical Engineering Department University of Port Harcourt
  • M. I. Enyiche 2Onshore Projects Development Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited Plot 473 Constitution Avenue, Churchgate Building Central Business District, P.M.B 514, Abuja, Nigeria

Keywords:

initial injection station, compressor/pump stations, partial delivery station, block valve stations, regulator stations, final delivery station

Abstract

Environmental leaks, flow assurance and tempering with pipelines continue to
persist as major pipeline issues in the Nigeria Niger Delta region. As a mature, cost -
effective technology that can effectively address these issues, The Fiber Optic cable (FOC)
and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are well designed for
wide spread adoption among the pipeline operators in this region. These systems will
provide advanced warning, which will allow the pipeline operators to take deliberate and
strategic actions to prevent or mitigate any damage of the pipeline.

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Published

2011-06-01

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2011): Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Science

Section

Articles