http://www.controlglobal.com/articles/2011/SCADA1103.html
Using a SCADA Network to Handle Surge Control in Gas Suppression Systems in Pipelines
By Ahmed Hafaifa, Attia Daoudi and Mouloud Guemana
The most efficient operation of gas and oil installations is subject to many technical and economic constraints. Certain installations cannot stop functioning without incurring enormous financial losses, but technical defects can also harm the quality of their products. The SCADA system can prioritize necessary maintenance activities to prevent inopportune breakdowns, reduce the time fixed assets are under maintenance and optimize their operational life though just-in-time intervention.