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Ljubljana, 2018

SOLUTIONS FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATORS (GDSO)

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Natural gas transmission and storage:

• Transmission Compressor Stations

• Underground Storage

• LNG Storage

• LNG Import-Export Equipment

Distribution:

• Distribution Mains/Services

• Regulators and meters

1. Natural gas transmission and storage 2. Distribution

GAS INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS COVERED

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OVERWIEV OF SOLVERA LYNX‘S GAS GRID SOLUTIONS

Simple And Accurate Gas Billing Validate measurements, control contractual parameters, calculate and issue invoices.

Gas Consumption Predictions Accurately predict future gas consumption with advanced software solution.

Gas Consumption Measuring Measure the gas consumption of your end-users with simple, easy-to-install devices with a long lifespan and low operational costs.

Gas Quality Control Collect data from gas chromatographs at one point. Evaluate and control the gas quality.

Gas Supply Optimization Measure the gas level in gas tanks, improve the supply, and simplify the logistics.

Visualization Of Hydraulic Conditions Take preventive measures and optimize the work of grid operators by implementing software tools like “SiMMi” and by integrating the “Simone” software.

MANAGE GAS CONSUMPTION CONTROL GAS QUALITY

OPTIMIZE SUPPLY PROCESSES

OPTIMIZE PROCESSES IN THE GAS GRID

Data Collection From The Gas Grid Measure, validate, and control the consumption of gas.

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NEEDS & CHALLENGES OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATORS

Efficiencies improvements and costs reduction Strict regulations within the industry, need to

adopt and upgrade systems to meet new regulations, standards and best practices

Assets life extension Authorities pressure – demonstration that

systems are being properly managed Growing concern over environmental impact Robust security issues – ability to predict – and

prepare for – potential failures.

NEEDS CHALLENGES

Providing customers with reliable and cost-effective supply of natural gas that assures stable production processes and safety;

Constant observation over quality indicators of the natural gas distribution service;

Reliable maintenance and operation of the natural gas networks and timely replacement in case of malfunction;

Robust gas supply and fast problem-solving in case of unscheduled interruptions or other failures in the natural gas network;

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SOLUTION FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATORS

Data Acquisition & Management Portal

Data Validation: Scheduled operation which check the data consistency for: number of received hourly values, minimum and maximum allowed hourly ranges, tests with counters and hourly values, tests with consumption profiles.

Data Integration Metering and Telemetery Reporting & Analyses: custom reports, custom analyses, scheduled reports, executive dashboards

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SOLUTION FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATORS

Gas Consumption Management

Gas consumption measuring, gas consumption demand forecasting

Gas Supply Management

Monitoring of the pressure in pipelines, alerts setting.

Energy Efficiency Portal for Customers

Pricing, billing, and financial settlements

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RESULTS ASSURING SMOOTH GAS SUPPLY

ADVANCED SYSTEM FOR PIPELINE INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT.

All data you need to make more informed, crucial decision for efficient system operations at one place. .

Digitalizing operations of gas distributor - all features needed by market participants are

included in GemaLogic functionalities and tools

Improving the efficiency of gas distribution network by accurate and precise operation

management based on real-time data

Improving services of gas utilities by optimization of the supply processes

Increasing network reliability & safety of pipelines with improved integrity management

Better asset maintenance (efficient use of available pipeline infrastructure before investing in expensive new build.)

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BENEFITS

All data at one place – all team members access the same network grid information.

COMPLETE SOLUTION PACKAGE FOR GAS

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATORS

Enables greater network reliability, improved operational efficiency, increased safety, support for regulatory compliance, better asset management through comprehensive and consistent gas network overview: historical data, real-time data, and forecasts.

PROCESSES DIGITALIZATION AND AUTOMATION

Any customizations or changes are available on request

SOLUTION‘S CUSTOMISATION OPPORTUNETY

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PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

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OUR OWN SOFTWARE, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND LORAWAN SOLUTIONS

INNOVATIVE TOOLS

ADVANCED SOFTWARE PLATFORM

INNOVATIVE DATA COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

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GsmBox.X4 – connection to gas meters

GsmBox.CGS– connection to pipes for gas

pressure monitoring

ComBox.M– connection of various measuring

devices

ComBox.L – LoRa network device connection

to gas meters

HARDWARE SOLUTIONS

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ATEX 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga

Battery powered device (lifetime of battery up to 5 years)

Connection of up to 4 meters via pulse output of meter

SMS data transfer

Hourly interval profile send out 1 time per day

FEATURES

GsmBox.X4 and GsmBox.CGS

GsmBox.X4 - connection to gas meters

GsmBox.CGS– connection to pipes for gas pressure monitoring

ATEX Ex ia IIC T4 Ga

Battery powered device (lifetime of battery up to

5 years)

Connection of up to 3 gas pressures directly to the

pipe and up to 1 meter via pulse output of meter

SMS data transfer

Daily send out of data or instant send out of data

in case of pressure loss

FEATURES

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ComBox.M

Modular design (number of additional modules are available to extend primary

module)

Several communication channels are supported: Ethernet, GSM, GPRS, serial

interface

Several communication protocols are supported: Modbus, Modbus TCP, M-

Bus, EN61107, EN60870, EN61850

Allows remote management

ComBox.M incorporates the energy data concentrator with data logging

functionalities and programmable logic controller (PLC) used for automation,

supervision, and control solutions.

Its main applications are in Energy Management information systems, Smart

metering, and Smart grids systems.

FEATURES

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Easy installation

Battery or external power supply

Large reach / Low power consumption

Long battery life

Standardized LoRaWAN 1.0.1 communication

Pulse sensor, status sensor, temperature sensor, analog

gateway, MODBUS gateway, activation gateway

Over the air (OTA) configurationn

ComBox.L utilizes LoRaWAN technology. It requires a minimal amount of energy to

function and are powered by batteries or cables, while their lifespan is over 10 years.

FEATURES

INNOVATIVE WIRELESS LONG-RANGE SENSORS – ComBox.L

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SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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ENERGY MONITORING MODUL FOR GAS INDUSTRY

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Online communication with GsmBox devices through GPRS technology

Reading and storing data into databases,

Performing diagnostic and validation functions

Data exchange with main dispatching center (SCADA) using SOAP-XML protocol

CURRENT DATA

Process and consumption data (pressure, flow, temperature; counter values, hourly load profiles)

Alarms (network power, battery power; safety closure valves)

Diagnostic data (time synchronization, diagnostic data of volume correctors & tariff units, diagnostic data of GPRS

communication)

LOAD PROFILES

Analyses of gas energy profiles for selected measuring points and time period for different time intervals (hourly, daily,

weekly, monthly, yearly).

Daily and monthly report generator

Alerts via SMS or E-MAIL for hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly consumption

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OF GEMALOGIC®SOFTWARE PLATFORM

OS & DB independent code (portability)

Operation on almost any operating system (Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX, z/OS and others)

Support of database vendors (Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL, MySQL and others)

Integrations with legacy systems (Supervisory control and data, acquisition systems, manufacturing execution

systems, weather data, invoicing systems)

Operating in „fail save cluster“ configuration

Real time data acquisition

Modular design

Cost effective and simple installation

User – friendly interface

Advanced dashboards

Customized login access for user profile

TÜV SÜD certification according to the TÜV SÜD Standard “Certified Energy Data Management”

ADVANTAGES

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GEMALOGIC® FUNCTIONALITIES

FOR GAS DSO

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TELEREADING

METER READING

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TELEREADING, VALIDATION

METER READING & DATA VALIDATION

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TELEREADING, VALIDATION, BILLING

METER READING, DATA VALIDATION & BILLING

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TELEREADING, VALIDATION, BILLING

METER READING, DATA VALIDATION, BILLING & USER PORTAL

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REFERENCES

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info@solvera-lynx.com

http://www.solvera-lynx.com

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