Pipeline SIG PODS Pipeline Open Data Standard Ron

Pipeline SIG PODS Pipeline Open Data Standard Ron Brush New Century Software, Inc.

Special Thanks to ESRI PUG! Bill Wally - Chevron Dave Frye - ESRI Andrew Zolnai - ESRI © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Meeting Agenda 2: 00 - 2: 30 - Ron Brush – Introduction to PODS Association 2: 30 - 3: 00 - Tracy Thorleifson – Technical Discussion of PODS 3: 00 - 3: 30 – Future Directions © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

PODS Purpose To develop and promote standards for the exchange and storage of data in the pipeline industry. The PODS data model is particularly related to geo-spatial information for pipelines. © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

What is PODS Today? • Enterprise pipeline data model – Facilities, Compliance, Inspections and more – 300+ tables • The PODS Association Group of pipelines and vendors who help define and implement useful pipeline data standards © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Three Viewpoints A design approach ü An example for pipeline companies to use ü A data model that can be implemented ü © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

The PODS Association Incorporated August 2000 ü Seeking new members ü Membership: $1000 per company per year ü Supported by ESRI, GTI ü www. pods. org ü © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

PODS Contributors • • Williams Gas Pipelines ESRI Dynamic Risk Assessment Eagle Information Mapping Geo. Fields New Century Software Bass-Trigon Software Stoner Associates © 2001 PODS Association, Inc. • • • Kinder Morgan Reliant Energy Trans. Canada Pipelines Coral Energy Conoco Chevron Dynegy PPDM plus Others

Brief History • Initiated in 1998 by GRI • Volunteer membership to date • Core group of members contributing their knowledge • Developed the PODS data model based on earlier Williams work • Incorporated parts of ISAT © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Brief History • One goal was to establish an industry association to further support and develop the work • Incorporated August 2000 • Profit -- Not-for-profit • Membership letter sent out in January • To date -- 3 members, plus more to come © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

General Structure • Board of Directors • Officers • Workgroups – Technical – Implementation – Direction Committee – Public Relations - Marketing © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Board of Directors • • • Keith Leewis - GTI (formerly GRI) Tim Mc. Callum - Advanced Data Design Kenneth Greer - Reliant Energy J. B. Padgett - Eagle Information Mapping Ron Brush - New Century Software © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Officers Ron Brush - Interim President Kenneth Greer - Secretary Tim Mc. Callum - Treasurer © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Benefits of Joining • • • Input into model development Input on organizational structure Networking/communications Acquiring best practices Forum for resolution and implementation issues © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Benefits of Using PODS • Comprehensive data model • Less risk in implementing GIS • The more companies that use it, the easier it will be to integrate applications • Applying best practices - evolving • Association directed and driven © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

More Information • www. pods. org • Literature available – – Membership Letter Bylaws Executive Summary Hardcopy printout of data model • Ask © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Perspectives on PODS. . . © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

ISAT 1. 0 - Areas to Enhance • No support for multiple sources of coordinate data • No direct support 3 D centerlines • No support for multiple versions of pipeline centerlines • Limited support for historical tracking • Limited support for modeling branching pipeline systems (gathering / distribution © 2001 PODS Association, Inc. systems)

PODS – Core Tables Line Route Series Station Point Event © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

PODS – Coordinate Tables Line Coordinate Source Route Series Coordinates Location Centerline Geometry © 2001 PODS Association, Inc. Station Point Event

PODS – Line Hierarchy Tables Hierarchy Line Route Series Station Point Event © 2001 PODS Association, Inc. Connection

PODS – Network Tables Line Route © 2001 PODS Association, Inc. Series Network Station Point Junction Event Segment

PODS – Inspection Tables Line Route Series Inline Inspection Station Point Physical Inspection Event CP Inspection © 2001 PODS Association, Inc. Event Group Work Order

Future Directions

Short-Term Goals Membership Promotion o Election of Officers o Publish a PODS CD o – – – PODS DDL Domain (lookup) table values Example applications Documentation Sample Database © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Other Goals • More pipelines implementing PODS • More vendors writing PODS applications • Approve inspection pigging submodel © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Planned Enhancements • Improve Inspections and Maintenance Submodel • Compressor Station - Emissions • Better Documentation • Published Domain Tables © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Future Directions • Extensions or new models for: – Gathering – Distribution – Liquids © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Future Directions • Integration with Arc. SDE – Geo-database Networking – Versioning – Connectivity - Trace Network © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Future Enhancements • Example GPS Data Dictionaries – Easier to load data into PODS • Improved domain tables • XML Schemas © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Applications • • Data Loading Tools Data Maintenance Tools Sheet Generators Analysis Tools Construction Integration Inspection and Maintenance Compliance Assistance Tools © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Applications • Bridges to Third-Party Applications – Risk Assessment – Flow Modeling – SCADA – Land Records – Cathodic Protection © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

More Information • www. pods. org • Literature available – – Membership Letter Bylaws Executive Summary Hardcopy printout of data model • Ask © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Again, Special Thanks to ESRI PUG! © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.

Questions. . . Discussion. . . © 2001 PODS Association, Inc.