Introduction to PipelineML John Tisdale Enterprise Products Terry Strahan MPH

What is PipelineML PipelineML is an initiative to develop an open extensible vendor-neutral international standard to enable the interoperable interchange of pipeline data between parties, disparate systems and software applications without loss of accuracy, density or data resolution; without ambiguity; and without need for conversion between intermediate or proprietary formats while maintaining contextual integrity. This standard is expected to leverage existing OGC standards such as GML, GML-SF, WFS, WMS, etc.

What is PipelineML PipelineML seeks to facilitate exchange of pipeline data between such parties as: Pipeline Operator Internal Departments (acquisition, construction, field operations, integrity, OneCall, corrosion prevention, ROW, public awareness, HCA, etc.) Service Providers (surveyors, construction companies, cartographic vendors, etc.) Regulatory Agencies (DOT/FERC/PHMSA, NPMS, TRRC, etc.) Emergency Response Agencies

What is PipelineML It endeavors to facilitate data exchanges: Without need to convert data between various formats Without need for proprietary technologies or standards, although it can be freely utilized in/by proprietary technologies and standards Example: PDF (Portable Document Framework) as a universal document data exchange format used by many proprietary software applications

What is PipelineML Will PipelineML compete with or conflict with PODS? No, PipelineML is an independent open standard for exchanging pipeline component data It can be adopted and implemented in any data storage model on the market (such as PODS Spatial, PODS Relational, APDM, UPDM, iSat, etc.) Whoever wants to use it to enable universal open data exchange can do so It can become common ground that ties numerous disparate systems together to enable the entire pipeline industry to easily share data

What is PipelineML

What is PipelineML Will PipelineML be based on the PODS data storage model? No, a data interchange standard should service one goal - the interchange of data. The goals of a data storage model are very different and incompatible with the goals of data interchange. PipelineML needs to support as concise representation of data as possible without introducing ambiguity or losing contextual integrity of data. However, PODS and PipelineML can work collaboratively to provide a cohesive solution.

What is PipelineML Will PipelineML compete with or conflict with any software applications? No, PipelineML is an independent open data exchange standard that can be adopted and implemented by any software application on the market whose vendor wishes to enable their clients to easily intake or output pipeline data. Any software application would simply need to create an import and export feature to provide PipelineML interchange capability.

How will PipelineML benefit Industry Operators Share data with internal departments and service providers quickly and easily without intermediary, error-prone, costly format conversion. Service Providers Exchange data with clients using single data format. Software Vendors Provide your clients with enterprise solution integration with your applications quickly and easily. Regulatory Agencies Get information from operators quickly and easily using a single standardized format.

Interchange Challenges Three Key Interchange Challenges Enable Conciseness Convey meaning with the least amount of information possible. Avoid Ambiguity Prevent loss in clarity of meaning due to differences in vernacular, definitions, categorizations, etc. between parties and applications. Retain Contextual Integrity Preserve the full contextual meaning of data through the exchange transaction.

Pre-PipelineML Data Exchange Party A Format = CSV file Component = Linepipe Yield Strength = 52,000 Material = Low Carbon Steel Outside Diameter = 12.750 Wall Thickness = 0.250 Grade = X-52 Specification = API-5L Manufacturer = U.S. Steel Party B Format = SDE file Component = Pipe Tensile strength = 52000 Material = Steel Nominal Pipe Size = 12 inch Wall Thickness = .25 inch Grade = X52 Spec = API5L Manufacturer = US Steel Translation requires complex mapping or human interpretation

Addressing the Challenges Introduction of PipelineML International Code Standard (PICS) Common global pipeline type code registry Common definitions for all types of pipeline component types, material types, installation methods, coating types, manufacturers, etc. Supports international measurement systems and languages Lookup values on PICS online registry via Web services or download entire registry contents as SQL DDL/DML scripts

PipelineML+PICS Data Exchange Party A Format = PipelineML PICS_ID = B34555C5-35DA-4F99-B2C8-2F267F6194CC Party B Format = PipelineML PICS_ID = B34555C5-35DA-4F99-B2C8-2F267F6194CC PICS PICS_ID B34555C5-35DA-4F99-B2C8-2F267F6194CC = Component = Linepipe, Yield Strength = 52000, Material = Low Carbon Steel, Outside Diameter = 12.750, Wall Thickness = 0.250, Grade = X-52, Specification = API-5L, Manufacturer = U.S. Steel

PipelineML+PICS Data Exchange Party A Format = PipelineML TYPE DATA (PICS) PICS_ID = B34555C5-35DA-4F99-B2C8-2F267F6194CC INSTANCE DATA Install Date = 7/14/1998 Location = 0xE6100000011 489DF6B7A19063E4057EE50229AF557C07E53BDD213063E4000CDB75396F557C0 Party B Format = PipelineML TYPE DATA (PICS) PICS_ID = B34555C5-35DA-4F99-B2C8-2F267F6194CC INSTANCE DATA Install Date = 7/14/1998 Location = 0xE6100000011 489DF6B7A19063E4057EE50229AF557C07E53BDD213063E4000CDB75396F557C0 Concise. Unambiguous. Contextual Integrity.

PipelineML Components Universal Type Attributes (from PICS) Component types - pipe, valves, flanges, meters, tees, sleeves, coatings, etc. Material types Anomaly types Instance Attributes (standardized tags) Field installation modifications Installation date and location Vendors involved in installation, etc.

Development Methodology Leverage existing data exchange standards Work jointly between PODS and OGC under MOU to combine expertise Leverage OGC GML, WFS, WMS, etc. Leverage OGC’s standards maturation and testing procedures Leverage PODS to vet and mature standard, tags, and PICS code content Pursue joint PODS/OGC endorsement, support, and integration

PipelineML Core Values Open and extensible Supports complete interoperability Non-proprietary standard that can be used in proprietary solutions Practical and usable Flexible and extensible Fit-for-purpose Concise Unambiguous Lossless contextual integrity Based on existing XML and GML standards

Question & Answers Questions For additional information, please join us for a follow-up session this afternoon