GTI s Asset Lifecycle Tracking Program

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1 GTI s Asset Lifecycle Tracking Program > Northeast Gas Association s Fall Operations Conference October 4, 2012 > Paul Armstrong Gas Technology Institute

2 GTI Overview > Not-for-profit research, with 70 year history > Facilities 18 acre campus near Chicago 200,000 ft 2, 28 specialized labs Offices in AL, CA, MA, PA TX, Wash DC > Staff of 250 > Market opportunities are creating substantial growth > 1,200 patents; 500 products Offices & Labs Pilot-Scale Gasification Campus Energy & Environmental Technology Center 2

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4 Asset Lifecycle Tracking Program > Part of GTI s Intelligent Utility initiative > Transition away from paper based data collection towards mobile, electronic data collection > Reduce the cost of compliance Hardware and software Data management labor > Decrease operational risk Increased data quality Enhanced awareness 4

5 Objectives >Create an architecture that provides... Low cost data collection devices Simple software Access to up-to-date engineering information Real-time data submittal from the field Minimal back-office processing 5

6 GIS > View GIS data in the field > Update GIS features in the field > Attach survey, inspection and repair data directly to assets in GIS > Create new GIS features in the field > Uses Esri ArcServer (compatible with Smallworld) 6

7 Status >Software architecture developed >Operator specific applications being built >Pilot and implementation projects on-going 7

8 Current Applications > Exposed pipe surveys > Marker ball installations (RFID tags) > HCA field data capture > CP readings > One-call tickets (electronic whitelining) > Excavation encroachment monitoring > Asset Lifecycle Tracking 8

9 Asset Tracking >Implementation of ASTM F2897 >Standardized classification system has been developed to encode certain characteristics of various gas distribution products Final result is a 16-digit alphanumeric code The overall format and syntax is summarized within recently approved ASTM specification (F ) 9

10 Asset Tracking >Format for 16-digit code >To prevent duplication in 2-digit component manufacturer code, a web based registry has been developed > 10

11 Asset Tracking >Several manufacturers are already started to label pipe and fittings with 16 digit bar code, including: >Polypipe >RW Lyall >others 11

12 Asset Tracking next steps >Initiated projects to develop standardized classification systems for: >Meters and Regulators >Transmission Systems 12

13 Asset Lifecycle Tracking >GTI s technology solution to implement ASTM F a Barcode scanner High accuracy GPS receiver Tablet device with GIS-based data collection software Application to convert barcode into asset attributes to auto populate the GIS 13

14 Asset Lifecycle Tracking >Automates the entire data collection process for documenting new installations >In less than one minute... The barcode scanner captures asset attribute information and causes a new feature to be created in the GIS GIS fields are automatically populated with asset attribute information (material type, batch number, etc) The location of the new asset is positioned with the sub-foot accurate GPS in real time Data is available in the back office immediately 14

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16 High Accuracy GPS >GTI partnered with NavCom to provide high accuracy GPS for smart phones and tablets Sub-foot quality data in real time No need for post processing or a base station Field data directly inserted into the GIS (with controls) 16

17 GPS Data Collection Workflow >Existing Collect GPS Data Create Feature Bring Hardware Back to the Office Download Data Post Process Data Integrate Data into GIS >New Collect Data in the Field Integrate Data into GIS 17

18 Next Steps Standardized Fusion Data Capture >Standardizing the output / capture of fusion parameter data (butt fusions, saddle fusions, and electrofusions). >Industry standard for the content, format and encoding mechanism of fusion records >Also, initiating OQ smart cards to document who is making the fusions and status of training. 18

19 Eliminate Manual Data Entry for New Installations GPS Coordinates Asset Attribute Data GIS-Enabled Software on Smart Phones and Tablets GIS or Other Back-office Database Fusion Parameter Data 19

20 GTI is a company that solves important energy changes, a company that truly has Contact information: Paul Armstrong Director, Business Development paul.armstrong@gastechnology.org the Energy to Lead 20