Pipeline Integrity: Establishing Data Management Value

Author(s):  
Bruce Dupuis ◽  
Jason Humber

For the majority of pipeline operators struggling to establish the business case for data management, records management, or geographic information systems, a step past the traditional information technology approach of return on investment (ROI) must be made. Traditional information technology value propositions are founded on information efficiencies that, for the most part, are extremely difficult to quantify since the processes are either not presently performed or the effort associated with the existing process has not been measured. Without a baseline of the existing process, a comparative analysis using improved efficiencies cannot be quantified to substantiate a return on investment. Justification of a data management system and its associated benefits in terms of its cost relative to the cost of the data it manages (e.g. ILI, excavation, CIS etc.) is compelling since it is only on the order of 2–10%, but typically even this metric is too general an argument for most pipeline integrity managers to feel comfortable defending. This paper will explore the process required to unearth the value of data management to support pipeline integrity. Many examples and cases will be discussed to back-up the approach to establishing value of data management for pipeline integrity.

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 1861-1873
Author(s):  
Vasilii S. DOSIKOV ◽  
Viktor A. KALMYKOV

Subject. The article addresses the prospective development of the civil shipbuilding sector in Russia. It considers digitalization of design, construction and production as a key driver of increasing the labor productivity at enterprises and organizations of the industry. Objectives. The aim is to present a conceptual model of a digital network-centric data management system for calculating the cost of works (services) performed (provided) by design organizations in the national civil shipbuilding, as a promising tool to improve the efficiency of cost estimation in the industry. Methods. We employ generally accepted methods of scientific knowledge, like analysis, synthesis, formalization and concretization, composition and decomposition, verification and expert evaluation. Results. We formulated and described a model of digital network-centric data management system. It consists of two elements, i.e. a centralized server management system for a cluster database and a client complex. The latter contains a personal calculation module, which is customizable for the needs of the organization, and a local (personal) database. Conclusions. If implemented, the presented conceptual model will enable a new level quality, speed, and accuracy of cost estimates of designed objects, as well as more effective accumulation and processing of relevant data for management decisions.


2019 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 05001
Author(s):  
David Barnes

The inspection of pipeline coating is crucial to the lifetime performance of the pipeline. Inspection during installation of the pipeline and as part of the routine maintenance programme is essential. It is often said that inspection processes save money by ensuring that relevant specifications are achieved but that writing reports for the inspection process cost money. One way to reduce the cost of inspection reporting and to speed up the inspection process is to use a data management system to present the inspection data in a consistent and organised manner. The automation of the reporting process is an important cost saving that allows more time to be allocated to the important task of inspection and the achievement of the coating specification. There have been recent developments in both the design of reporting software and inspection gauges which together make achieving a paperless quality assurance system a reality for all protective coating applications. This paper describes the latest design and operational features of coating thickness gauges, dewpoint meters, surface profile gauges and other related gauges and describes how data can be easily transferred from the memory of these gauges into personal computers and mobile devices by running a dedicated software program for coating inspection data management. The creation of reports combining test results from a broad range of both digital and non-digital test methods will be discussed with particular emphasis on the use of Standard reports and the preparation of pre-formatted report forms.


1996 ◽  
Vol 118 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. I. Izuchukwu

This paper discusses the role of automation in not only achieving faster product development and deployment, but also forging better collaboration between the functions responsible for product development and support. It presents how information should be shared, managed, and communicated throughout the product development process. The role of product data management system as an information technology for integrated product development is discussed.


Kilat ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-77
Author(s):  
Redaksi Tim Jurnal

In today's era of globalization, information technology is speeding up. The computer is a device that was created to facilitate human work, while achieving good progress in the manufacture of hardware and software. Graha Juanda Hospital is a service business engaged in the field of health services. BPJS outpatient financial system that is done still manually from the calculation, data processing until the making of the report so it is possible at the time penginputan data error occurred in the recording or less accurate in the report made and delays in search data required. by using BPJS outpatient data management system that computerized BPJS outpatient financial data management will be more effective and efficient. In addition, the data stored neatly if at any time needed then the search data will be easier.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A46.1-A46
Author(s):  
Harry Van Loen ◽  
Mary Thiongo ◽  
Yven Van Herrewege

BackgroundAwareness of data management (DM) is often restricted to ‘the cost of computers’ or ‘the need for a database’. Recently, ‘data sharing’ can be added to this shortlist. Indeed, in recent years data sharing became often required or so strongly promoted that the importance of all other aspects related to DM or data handling in clinical tended still to be overlooked. However, the development of data sharing guidelines and associated privacy regulations (e.g. the EU General Data Protection Regulation) created a new momentum for highlighting the importance of qualitative data management.MethodsAn overview of DM processes is given, within the framework and challenges of conducting non-commercial clinical trials in North-South partnerships.ResultsThe DM workflow of a clinical trial is presented, highlighting essential DM tasks, deliverables and milestones. Pre-study tasks and deliverables are addressed: SOPs, a data management plan, the implementation of a GCP-compliant validated data management system and compliance to data quality, privacy, security and standards (e.g. MedDRA, CDISC). Subsequent study-specific processes including the collection, entry, querying and cleaning of the data are discussed. In addition, DM metrics important to guide quality, productivity and timelines are reviewed while considering their impact on post-study activities such as data sharing.ConclusionData sharing is only one of many DM tasks, at the end of the DM workflow. Focusing too much on data sharing while neglecting other DM aspects might lead to underestimating the workload, resources, quality assurance and time needed for data management and by and large for the trial itself. Integrating data sharing into a holistic vision on data management is paramount for clinical research.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
Fandhilah Fandhilah ◽  
Atika Okta Rindina ◽  
Devy Ferdiansyah ◽  
Ahmad Ishaq

Abstract: The development of information technology more advanced and very rapidly, one of which is the internet. Wtih the internet, people are easier in getting information quickly and efficiently. Especially in the provision of information for an organization/institution or company that requires data management system quicly, precisely and accurately. With the internet , an institution such as school can provide more complete information, up to date, interavtive adn dynamic. At SMK Negeri 2 Adiwerna information system related to school still dilevered in the form of manual book and acceptnce of new student still done manually. Recap process also has not run optimally so often the occuranceof data errors. In addition, applicants not only come from Tegal even outside Tegal aea that requires parents and prospective students to come to school to obtain information about the school and make the regristation process causing long quees, resulting in less efficiency in time and a lot of costs tobe incurred. That’s why the author tries to make the new web base admissins information system at SMK Negeri 2 Adiwerna. Trough this system is expected to facilitate prospective students and parents in getting information about the school without having to come queuing to school. Keyword: Information System, New Student Reception SMK Negeri 2 Adiwerna Online


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
Luyen Ha Nam

From long, long time ago until nowadays information still takes a serious position for all aspect of life, fromindividual to organization. In ABC company information is somewhat very sensitive, very important. But how wekeep our information safe, well we have many ways to do that: in hard drive, removable disc etc. with otherorganizations they even have data centre to save their information. The objective of information security is to keep information safe from unwanted access. We applied Risk Mitigation Action framework on our data management system and after several months we have a result far better than before we use it: information more secure, quickly detect incidents, improve internal and external collaboration etc.


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