Winning at the Edge

With systems that are continually operating and transmitting real-time accurate data, 24/7/365 monitoring with automatic fault-detection prevents unplanned downtime and other operational inefficiencies.

Outline:

• Bring control and automation to the edge (devices supporting pipeline operations).
• Build a robust platform that can operate under severe climate conditions.
• Provide a solution that secures data at the edge and across the enterprise.

Introduction

In recent years the United States (U.S.) natural gas industry has grown in both supply and demand. Rising demand for cleaner energy options and new reserves exploitation support the expansion of natural gas production. But can the natural gas industry safely sustain this growth? When your operational systems fail, you are exposed to safety threats, compliance violations, inaccurate gas balancing and a host of other issues. In this whitepaper, you’ll learn how applying a rugged industrial-grade platform as part of a wider Edge Computing solution can drastically improve pipeline operating economics, enable more flexible operations, reduce downtime and create better information management.