Implementation of a remote supervision system at facilities

Remote supervision as a new safety standard

The implementation of remote control systems at hazardous production facilities (HPF) is not just a tribute to digitalization, but a necessary step to increase the level of industrial safety and reduce administrative burden. The transition from periodic inspections to continuous monitoring allows for prompt risk assessment and preventive measures before emergencies occur. During the webinar, Anton Arestov, Deputy Chief Engineer at LUKOIL-Nizhnevolzhskneft LLC, shares unique experience in implementing a pilot project to create a remote supervision system jointly with Rostechnadzor at the Yuri Korchagin ice-resistant stationary offshore platform.

Architecture and functions of the remote control system

The speaker analyzes in detail the structure of the implemented system, which provides automated data collection, storage, and analytical processing. A key element was the integration with the application software of the automated operational dispatch control system (ASODU). This made it possible to organize data transmission both to the company's central dispatch control and directly to regulatory authorities.

The main functions of the implemented system include:

• Continuous monitoring of technological processes: real-time data collection on equipment operation parameters and the state of emergency protection systems, ensuring an instant response to deviations.
• Visualization of the HPF state: using mimic diagrams and geoinformation data to visually display the current situation, incidents, and accidents at the facility.
• Technical risk analysis: automated calculation of failure probability based on statistical data on the functioning of technical devices, allowing for safety level forecasting.
• Legally significant electronic document flow: prompt document exchange between the enterprise and Rostechnadzor, including the transfer of information on the readiness of non-staff emergency rescue teams.
• Video surveillance on demand: providing regulatory authorities with access to the video stream from cameras at the facility, significantly increasing process transparency.

Control of key platform complexes

Special attention in the presentation is given to the logic of building mimic diagrams to control the main platform complexes: drilling, power, and operational-technological. The speaker shows by example how the state of each complex is determined by the status of its key components. For example, the drilling complex includes drilling equipment, pumps, and a cementing unit. The transition of at least one of these elements into an emergency shutdown state automatically signals the emergency state of the entire complex. This approach ensures high monitoring reliability and eliminates the possibility of missing critical incidents.

What you will learn from this webinar:

• How to organize the transmission of telemetry data and video streams from remote offshore facilities to regulatory authorities?
• Which technological process parameters are key for assessing the state of industrial safety?
• How does the integration of remote control systems help reduce the number of scheduled inspections and administrative burden?
• What technical difficulties (e.g., communication channel bandwidth) can be encountered when implementing video surveillance at an HPF?