Technological Control System

In 1995, one of the most advanced crude oil pipelines from Vohburg to the Central Crude Oil Tank Farm Nelahozeves with adequate control and safety systems was completed and put into operation. The control system was delivered by ABB Company. The control center is located on the German side of the pipeline in Vohburg. The operator’s workplace in the control center provides easy monitoring and management of the whole pipeline via SCADA system.

Any data about modifications in pressure and other quantities is archived on a long-term basis. The safety system delivered by HIMA allows safe and shock-free shutdown of the pipeline in case of any technical failure or operator’s mistake.

Individual facilities at the pipeline route and the control center are connected via Siemens communication equipment. Data is transferred through an optical cable laid along the pipeline. In case of the cable failure, the pipeline is kept under control as the data back-up transfer is provided through the national phone network.