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SpartanPRO™ Pipeline Solutions
SpartanPRO™ Industry Ready Solutions

SpartanPRO™ Industry Ready Solutions

Spartan Controls’ Process Solutions group has helped pipeline operators improve performance and profitability through advanced process control (APC) and real-time optimization (RTO). SpartanPRO™ pipeline solutions are proven in demanding, live environments to stabilize operations, optimize energy use, and deliver measurable financial results—often with payback periods under 12 months.
Optimize Pipeline Throughput, Energy Use, and Reliability

Optimize Pipeline Throughput, Energy Use, and Reliability

Pipelines are essential to the safe and efficient transportation of hydrocarbons, supporting industrial productivity and modern quality of life. However, operating pipeline assets economically is increasingly complex. Operators face fluctuating market demand, volatile power prices, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing equipment wear—often in harsh operating conditions.

SpartanPRO™ pipeline automation solutions are designed to address these challenges head-on by integrating operational best practices with advanced automation and optimization strategies. The result is a more stable, responsive, and efficient pipeline operation across all modes of operation.

Key Outcomes with SpartanPRO™ Pipeline Solutions

Higher operating profit through increased pipeline capacity and throughput
Lower energy consumption with reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Reliable throughput under dynamic operating conditions
Reduced equipment trips, failures, and unplanned downtime
Faster pipeline startups, shutdowns, and operational transitions
Reliable compliance with regulatory and environmental standards

SpartanPRO™ Library of Pipeline Automation Solutions

Optimizes blending operations while ensuring compliance with strict density and Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) specifications.


Key capabilities:

  • Advanced blending strategies integrated with existing control systems
  • Improved product quality control and consistency
  • Reduced net operating costs through tighter optimization

Provides a high‑accuracy RVP soft sensor to enable more confident and aggressive butane blending.


Key capabilities:

  • Improved RVP measurement accuracy
  • Reduced product quality anomalies and downtime
  • Enhanced economic value when paired with SpartanPRO™ Blending applications

A comprehensive solution for pipeline energy optimization and network-wide operational efficiency.


Key capabilities include:

  • Coordinated pumping station control to maximize net product flow
  • Automated bottleneck detection and load shifting
  • Real-time power and drag-reducing agent (DRA) optimization based on current power pricing
  • Short-term and real-time planning optimization to manage flow modes and inventory
  • Power usage forecasting and savings prediction
  • Integrated pump trip detection and automated restart logic
This solution directly supports energy cost reduction, emissions management, and operational resilience.

Improves visibility and control of line scraper operations to reduce operational risk.


Key capabilities:

  • Accurate scraper position tracking
  • Automated shutdown of sampling and blending stations as scrapers approach
  • Automated restart once scrapers pass
  • Reduced station downtime and minimized risk to equipment and operations

Automates standard operating procedures for fast, repeatable, and reliable transitions between operating states.


Key capabilities:

  • Automated startups, shutdowns, rate changes, and line section switching
  • State‑based control using ISA‑106 principles
  • Consistent operations across shifts and experience levels
  • Reduced reliance on manual intervention and operator risk

Proven Performance

SpartanPRO™ pipeline solutions have been deployed in complex, high‑consequence operating environments to deliver safer, more efficient, and more profitable pipeline operations. By combining APC, real‑time optimization, and domain expertise, Spartan Controls helps pipeline operators achieve sustained operational stability and economic performance.

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