Remote area power supply system for oil leakage detection systems and stop valves drives for pipelines

Abstract

This paper describes problem of electrical power supply of data collection points for leakage detection and stop valve control systems, designed for emergency shutoff of fault parts of oil pipelines in areas without centralized power supply. Autonomous electrical power supply complex, based on thermoelectric generators and photovoltaic panels, was proposed as a solution. Structure and parametric sufficiency of power supply system were established. Computer model for estimation of autonomous power system effectiveness was developed and validated.