#3 2020

CONTENTS №3

Abramov D.G., Kodolov A.V., Litvinov A.V., Popov F.A.  Simulation panel for process control systems debugging and testing with operator training functionality

The paper discusses the development and application of a simulation panel aimed at debugging and testing of control systems for specialty chemicals plants and process operator training. With a case study, it discusses the features of control systems debugging and testing at the panel as against real-life plants and focuses on its operator training functionality.

Keywords: simulation panel, operator training simulator, debugging and testing, specialty chemicals production.

Grinyuk O.N., Aleksashina O.V., Arkhipov A.V.  Automation of calculations in electrochemical protection design for trunk pipelines

The paper discusses the features of electrochemical protection design of trunk pipelines for ensuring their reliable and safe operation and also preventing their corrosion damage.

Keywords: electrochemical protection of pipelines, anode grounding of cathode protection system, information support of design calculations.

Gohman V.V.  Digital transformation experience in British Petroleum

BP has been using geoinformation technologies for many years. Several years ago, the company has implemented One Map, its corporate mapping and analytical platform based on ArcGIS and GIS portals. The platform is currently used by most of the company's businesses. The paper offers an inside view of BP's digital transformation and analyzes the successful experience of software deployment at the corporate level.

Keywords: oil and gas industry, GIS, unified information system, digital transformation.

Ismailov B.G.  Analysis of information security system in facility service networks of oil and gas sites

The paper argues about optimal information security system (ISS) configuration with the objective to maximize the information security of oil and gas production service networks by ensuring all unauthorized access requests (UAR) are recognized by ISS protection mechanisms. Computational procedures and algorithms have been developed to study the optimal characteristics of ISS as a single-phase multi-channel queuing system. Computational experiments were carried out and numerical results obtained that allow the approach proposed to be used in the design of ISS for various networks.

Keywords: information security systems, protection mechanism, unauthorized access, queuing systems, service time.

Livshitz I.I.  Risk assessment of information security consultants

Consulting services including information security are well used by domestic industrial companies. Quality control of the rendered consulting services is an important task. The paper shows that a solid regulatory framework has been developed in the information security area that secures consulting service users against unscrupulous consultants. Main risks faced by the users are formulated, a simple mathematical tool for their assessment and monitoring is offered.

Keywords: consulting, risk management, information security, functional security, audit.

Discussing a Topic…

Communication environments and tools for industrial assemblage

Sergeenko A.V.  Fieldbus-based automation systems

The paper examines Foundation Fieldbus protocol, its capabilities, network topology and parameters, system components and their destination.

Keywords: Foundation Fieldbus, field bus, intrinsic safety, safety barriers.

Fritsche M.  Connector standards for single-pair Ethernet and their application

Advantages and limitations of single-pair Ethernet-based data communication technology are outlined and its standardization process is reviewed. Multi-pair and single-pair Ethernet (MPE and SPE) technologies are compared. The features of SPE electrical and HF performance are analyzed. Performance attributes of SPE connection technology are provided as per IEC 63171-6 recommendations. SPE application outlook is included.

Keywords: single-pair Ethernet, cabling, electrical and HF performance, standardization, connectors.

Klochenko O.S.  New marshalling technology improves process controls efficiency

Traditional marshalling techniques used in process control systems are reviewed. Some problems faced by control engineers doing marshalling and maintenance works are outlined. The functionality, design features, and advantages of MTL SUM5 smart universal marshalling system are presented.

Keywords: marshalling, process control system, marshalling system, intrinsic safety, interface level, wiring.

Lobanov A.V., Kuznetsov R.G., Molchanov N.E., Melnikov A.A.  Recommendations on permissible tensile load for SWA cable wiring and use

The paper discusses the experimental estimates of the dependence of mounting cables electrical performance on the applied longitudinal tensile load as well as their break strength. A mathematical tool used for processing the results of electrical performance measurement is described. Recommendations on SWA mounting cables use are included.

Keywords: experimental estimates, electrical performance, mounting cables, tensile load, break strength.

Klim O.V., Moskvin A.S., Sevbo S.D.  Design concepts of industrial analyzer systems for pipeline applications

The application of process analyzers is still limited in oil and oil product pipeline systems. Based on the analysis of the status quo in this segment, the paper concludes that inline measurements of total sulfur and organic chlorides content in crude oil will be soon relevant. Another promising area of inline process analysis is NIR and MIR techniques for physical and chemical properties of oil products.

Keywords: inline process analysis, pipeline systems, oil and oil products transportation, IR, express analysis.

Kalashnikov А.A.  New application of concentration effect at measurement technology. Part 3. The outlook

This paper discusses possible applications of concentration effect in various measuring tasks. It offers an outlook for concentration effect application in multiparameter level and multipoint temperature sensors, flow switches with liquid medium indicators, as well as in self-diagnosis and metrological self-monitoring of sensors and industrial measuring channels.

Keywords: electrochemical concentration element, multiparameter sensor of fluid level, temperature and density, flow switch.

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General-purpose and custom embedded systems

Derevyago E.V.  Smart things of Internet

Thу evolution of IoT technology has significantly affected embedded computing solutions. IoT philosophy has absorbed all available embedded solutions and techniques. The term "embedded" currently refers to the embodiment of small-size IoT endpoints. With further evolution of microprocessor technologies, in particular, storage devices, embedded artificial intelligence algorithms may be implemented thus making things really smart. Several examples of such things are included.

Keywords: Internet of Things, embedded computing solutions, artificial intelligence.

Sergienko N.N.  New designs for embedded and bus modular systems

New embedded and bus modular systems from Fastwel for harsh environments are presented. These new solutions meet CompactPCI Serial, MicroPC, PC/104 specifications, are based on state-of-the-art domestic processors and various operating systems including the protected Neutrino-E realtime operating system.

Keywords: embedded and bus modular systems, processor module, harsh operating environments, real time, add-in modules.

Zakharov N.A., Klepikov V.I., Podkhvatilin D.S.  Embedded network systems

The paper examines the features of embedded network control systems whose electronic modules are integrated with control plant's nodes and units. The ways to improve system fault-tolerance are listed. Application outlook for LTCC technology in electronic modules manufacturing is shown, the advantages of schedule exchange protocols are noted. The Dozor hard-/software platform for embedded distributed control systems is presented. The platform meets all present-day requirements.

Keywords: Industry 4.0, LTCC, embedded systems, distributed control systems, diagnosis, redundancy, configuration supervisor, time synchronization protocol.

Shatalov A.G.  Embedded devices for harsh operating conditions

Performance data and featured properties of innovative products from MicroMax Systems are presented. These include M-Max VI PR7, M-Max PD2 LP, M-Max 400 TBT, M-Max HR 1U DT computing systems for haesh environments, MM-CBE single-board computer, HalfRack chassis, and MM PSF60I power supply unit.

Keywords: high-reliability, harsh operating conditions, single-board computer, chassis, power supply unit.