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When current data collected on a route are posted to the ProActive database,
the current test site data are integrated with previously-posted (historical)
data.
Consequently, a historical record is built up over time, making reporting and
management of cathodically-protected pipeline systems an efficient and
accurate process.
SECTION 2
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR PROACTIVE
DATABASE
2. 1 Database Tree Folder Types
There are two (gateway) folder types that are used in the database tree: The
“Regular” Folder and the “Line Segment” Folder.
“Regular” Folders are typically used to represent your company as a whole
as well as to represent any major divisions and/or areas in your company. In
addition, pipelines themselves can be represented by “Regular” Folders, in
cases where pipelines are sub-divided into various line segments.
“Line Segment” Folders are typically used to represent sections of a
pipeline, but can also be used to represent whole pipelines.
At the line segment level various icons, known as Facility icons, are used to
represent various entities that are associated with the line segment, including
Devices (test sites) at which data are collected, such as Test Points (Test
Stations), Rectifiers, Bonds, Insulated Flanges, Valves etc.
Database tree development (see below) is basically the process of creating
folders and Facility icons in order to represent the physical layout of your
pipeline system (or systems). Once your database is organized, you can
access the posted data via the Device icons in the database tree which act as
gateways (or portals) to the stored test site data.
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