Seeqing Abnormal Pipeline Shutdowns

Kyle Miller, Automation Manager, Marathon Oil

At Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), we used Seeq to develop a custom line shutdown condition loaded with calculations to describe the nature of the event (with pressure and temperature variables) that applies to every segment of interest in our operating areas. It replaced an older tool that was cumbersome to use and limited in scope, as well as the practice of combing through old shift reports and reading descriptions of events. On-call specialists have been trained to use and interpret this tool, as well as apply it to new segments when necessary.