PLC failure program analysis and countermeasure research

Pan Wang

doi:10.1117/12.3055464

12 December 2024 PLC failure program analysis and countermeasure research

Pan Wang

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Proceedings Volume 13439, Fourth International Conference on Testing Technology and Automation Engineering (TTAE 2024); 1343910 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3055464
Event: Fourth International Conference on Testing Technology and Automation Engineering (TTAE 2024), 2024, Xiamen, China

Abstract

The reliability of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems is critical for the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas pipelines. These systems, which control various components such as valve houses, station and yard technology, oil pump control, and fire gas systems, face significant challenges due to the gradual accumulation of failure programs over time and through system updates. This paper investigates the causes of PLC failure programs, emphasizing their hidden nature and the resulting system overcrowding, resource consumption, decreased operational efficiency, and potential risks to safety and reliability. Drawing on a decade of practical experience in failure prevention, the study analyzed data from 8720 points across different control components. The proposed measures, which include enhancing management systems, standardizing workflows, and improving personnel competencies, resulted in significant reductions in failure rates: 25% for valve house switching values, 30% for station and yard technology switching values, 20% for analog quantities, 28% for oil pump control switching values, 22% for analog quantities, and 18% for fire gas systems. Overall, these measures led to a 26% average reduction in system overcrowding and a 22% increase in operational efficiency. The study highlights the importance of systematic management and continuous improvement in maintaining the reliability of PLC systems, providing a framework for enhancing the stability and safety of national oil and gas pipeline networks.

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Pan Wang "PLC failure program analysis and countermeasure research", Proc. SPIE 13439, Fourth International Conference on Testing Technology and Automation Engineering (TTAE 2024), 1343910 (12 December 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3055464

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