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Articles

EnergySolutions actively publishes articles in industry journals and presents at industry conferences. Here is a selection of recent articles presenting general perspectives on how our applications provide practical solutions for pipeline management.

The Benefits Of Advanced Leak Detection For NGL Pipelines
Published in the October 2007 Issue of Pipeline & Gas Journal.

EnergySolutions' applications chosen by Freeport LNG in Texas
Published in the September 2007 Issue of LNG Journal.

Hidden Revenue: Pipeline Management Software
Published in the March 2007 Issue of Pipeline and Gas Journal.

Advanced Applications to Guard against Theft and Fines
Featured in the January 2007 issue of World Pipelines.

Making Wise Investments When it Comes to Pipeline Safety
Featured in the September 2006 issue of World Pipelines.

Managing Transactions: The Use of Internet Technology to Improve the Bottom Line for Pipelines
Featured in the December 2005 issue of World Pipelines. Internet technology can improve management of oil and gas shipments through pipelines, increasing pipeline revenue and reducing operator costs.

Model Behaviour: The use of Model Based Pipeline Leak Detection
Featured in the August 2005 issue of World Pipelines.
It is important to the ultimate success of a leak detectation system project to consider carefully the various leak detection methods available and to select the one best suited to the specific pipeline under consideration.

Selecting an Effective Leak Detection Strategy
Pipeline Simulation Interest Group 2005
No matter how careful and well designed a pipeline may be, a potential for leaks will always exist. To responsibly address this potential, systems and plans must be in place to detect and aid in the response to a leak, should one occur. From the vast assortment of technologies available, today’s pipeline company must piece together a working family of techniques, operating practices, and business policies that can provide effective, real, and sustainable protection.

Good Specifications Can Result In Useful Software-Based Leak Detection.
Published in the March 2004 Issue of Pipeline and Gas Journal.
Discusses the importance of using leak detection software that is carefully specified and based on instrumentation and data aquisition already required for pipeline operation.

Financial Implications of a Real-Time Solution.
Featured in the December 2003 issue of Pipeline Magazine.
Read how Pipeline Manager helps Operators cut costs, and deliver value across Pipeline Networks.

How to Make Useful and Cost Effective Application Software Paper: The Challenge of Sharing More Information
Pipeline Simulation Interest Group 2003
Discusses consequences of the development of information technology over the past 10–15 years, and why hydraulic models to some extend have suffered from this development. The future will continue to change the way models are used in the industry.

Gas Load Forecaster Helps Optimize Pipeline Deliveries
Power and Gas Marketing Premium Product Award.
EnergySolutions’s Gas Load Forecaster safely optimizes business and operational processes for maximum profitability. By using state-of-the-art neural network technology to anticipate the needs of customers on a gas pipeline, the Gas Load Forecaster helps develop a plan to reach the greatest revenue at the lowest cost…

Managing Gas Pipelines in the 21st Century
Increasing capacity when conditions are near normal can increase revenue for any constrained pipeline. However, it is when the conditions are other than normal that the contributions of a truly integrated decision-support system can make a difference in the pipeline’s ability to function optimally.

Selecting And Installing A Software-Based Leak Detection System
Featured in the October 2002 issue of Pipeline and Gas Journal
This article discusses the necessary considerations for selecting and implementing a successful software based leak detection system.