6 PODS Implementation

Intended Audience

• GIS/IT professionals• New to pipeline industry• Little or no exposure to PODS

PODS Training – both PODS Basics and PODS Advanced – create a better understanding of PODS Standards and PODS implementations through geospatial and relational database applications.

6 PODS BASICSPreparing for PODS Implementation

WebinarSeries Overview

• Unit 1 – PODS Basics• Unit 2 - Linear Referencing Concepts

and Terms• Unit 3 - PODS Data Management

Concepts and Terms• Unit 4 - The PODS Data Model

Components and Connections• Unit 5 - Analysis of Pipeline Data• Unit 6 - PODS Implementation

What is PODS?

• Data management framework• Flexible• Comprehensive

• Decision-making tool• Optimizes performance• Improves regulatory reporting

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PODS AssociationMission

Develop and advance global pipeline data standards to

support efficient data management and reporting for

the oil and gas industry

https://www.pods.org

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The PODS Data Model

• Technology agnostic• Open to members• Member-directed, Volunteer run• Developed using best technology and

practices—taking us well into future• Multiple physical implementations

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Linear Referencing Definition

• A single linear feature is used as a reference for locating pipeline features and characteristics along the length of the line.

• Begins with a centerline - the core of Linear Referencing. Valves, meters, etc. are placed by referencing the measured centerline distance.

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What is the PODS Data Model?

The PODS Data Model is…

• a plan defining how all vital pipeline data is connected, stored, and processed.

• “pipeline-centric.”• designed to reside on spatial (ESRI

GIS) and non-spatial platforms.• GIS Neutral and Vendor neutral

Relational Databases• Normalization of disparate data into a Relational Database

• A database design method that organizes information into multiple related tables to minimize data redundancy

• Information goes into the correct table, free of duplicates• Tables are related to each other• PODS database structure is normalized

Operator

• Name• UID• Contact

Pipeline

• Name• UID• OP-ID

Meter

• Name• UID• PIPE-ID

Relational Database Key Fields

• Primary Key• Unique• Not null• Never changes

Operator

• Name• UID• Contact

Pipeline

• Name• UID• OP-ID

Meter

• Name• UID• PIPE-ID

• Foreign Key• Not unique• Multiple• Points to some other Primary Key

PODS Model Documentation Levels

Physical Model

Logical Model

Conceptual Model

Pipeline System Model

PODS Data Model version 4.02

Table Relationships & Cardinality

PODS Data Model

What can I do with my data once its in PODS?

Not Much…PODS is just the container for

your data.

PODS

You’ll need additional 3rd party tools to convert data, load, maintain, map,

analyze, update, and report

PODS – The Container of choice for Pipeline Data

Vendor Demonstration

PODS Implementation Panel

Panel Discussion Questions

• Who should be at the table? - Getting the right people on board and building consensus

• Who will own/implement PODS? What will “ownership” entail from a data management perspective?

• What types of service providers should I engage and at what implementation phase? Which services are key?

End of Unit 6Any questions?

Resources for This Unit

PODS Association web sitehttps://www.pods.org

NOVARA GeoSolutions, A CHA Companywww.novarageo.com

GIS Pipeline dictionaryhttps://www.geofields.com/resources/oil-gas-pipeline-gis-glossary-dictionary/