The Dispatching Operation

Hydraulic analysis of gas pipeline networks.

Configuration, execution and analysis of gas pipeline scenarios in specified time intervals, reporting response values for important system variables (pressure, flow, and temperature), etc.

Short-term Operational Planning and Balancing

Flow planning process and transportation plan, line-pack management, performing balancing actions via short-term standardized products (STSP) and/or balancing services, criteria for performing balancing actions, merit order of STSPs and balancing services, imbalance estimation, flow control rules, Operational Balancing Account (OBA) management.

PLC Fundamentals

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and PLC wiring, PLC hardware and operation, PLC programming, PLC troubleshooting best practices, PLC communications. 

SCADA/DCS Fundamentals

SCADA Architecture, SCADA Hardware and Software, SCADA Communications, DCS Architecture, Advanced Control with DCS, Differences between SCADA and DCS.

Signal (Alarms) Analysis of Scada

Monitoring and explanation of signals (alarms through SCADA for the purpose of information (event), treatment and notification of possible equipment malfunction.

Emergency plan management

Emergencies in National Natural Gas System: Crisis level management for the proper operation of the Greek gas market and / or its supply security.