Traditional communications have limited the ability to deploy intelligent applications to control oil and gas refinery applications. Radio frequency communications are subject to cross-talk interference, and public telephone networks cannot provide the reliable communications needed for transmitting high-bandwidth,mission-critical data in real time:
- Plain old telephone services (POTS) are limited to point-to-point communications, and subject to out-of-service conditions as well as cross-talk interference
- Manual data collection and data entry methods are slow, costly, and unreliable
- Traditional communications are vulnerable to natural hazards and vandalism
- Modern process control applications depend on rapid, interactive processing and visual interfaces that require high-bandwidth communications
By solving theses challenges with specialized ICT solutions, Huawei helps oil and gas providers gain and maintain sustainable competitive advantages.
Huawei’s solutions use LTE mobile communications technologies to enable real-time monitoring of production areas and support collaboration between processing steps and work areas.
Wireless Communication Solution Overview
Wireless dispatch and process control
Interactive dispatch and communication systems are critical in refinery operations, both for managing routine process and for trouble shooting. Huawei’s LTE network provides broadband wireless trunking services along with basic dispatch functions, such as mobile terminal registration and management, comprehensive authentications, and group calls. LTE technology eliminates frequency interference and cross-talk, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration. The system provides high-priority channels. Allowing management to initiate rapid response actions during emergencies.
Wireless Dispatch Infrastructure
The wireless dispatch system integrates with existing systems, using the existing wired infrastructure to provision wireless trunking and terminals. Wireless dispatch consoles and trunking terminals provide access to voice calls, Short Messaging Services (SMS), Multimedia Message Services (MMS), and video systems to receive detailed onsite information in real time.
Video surveillance
Video surveillance can be deployed in either a wired (fiberoptic) or wireless setting, depending on available resources. Huawei’s wireless video surveillance system consists of a management platform, surveillance rooms, an LTE transmission network, and Peripheral Units (PUs) for each work area. Bandwidth is sufficient for both fixed and mobile surveillance scenarios. Hand-held terminals support the transmission of full HD (1080 pixel) video anytime, anywhere, and is easy and cost-effective to deploy.
LTE Video Surveillance Infrastructure
Real-time data collection and meter reading
Huawei’s LTE wireless meter-reading system consists of a wireless transducer, industrial mesh network, LTE backhaul network, and wireless meter-reading service platform. The LTE system avoids troublesome cabling, simplifies system interconnection, and enables easy deployment.
LTE Wireless Metering System Infrastructure
Geographical Information System (GIS) positioning
Huawei’s LTE wireless system includes GIS positioning capabilities for hand-held terminals, and e-Map services for tracking network users and vehicles. GIS data can be integrated into dispatch and process control applications.
LTE Positioning System Infrastructure
Intelligent wireless inspection
Huawei’s intelligent wireless inspection system consists of the electronic inspection management unit, hand-held terminals, and application software enabling users to upload and download inspection data. Once deployed, this digital, ICT-based, and intelligent inspection system significantly improves system inspection efficiency and prolongs device life cycles.
LTE wireless inspection system infrastructure
Optimize oil and gas refinery operations with cutting-edge process control applications; get the most from plants and equipment, eliminate waste, and ensure safe, reliable operations throughout the refinery:
- Reduce maintenance and support costs by up to 30% with one, fully integrated LTE communications network
- Improve coordination and collaboration among the workforce with intelligent, interactive applications and automated processes driven by real-time data
- Protect refinery operations with better security at lower costs; use video and data monitoring tools to improve security
- Eliminate islands of automation by include all human and physical assets into one coherent, connected network
Let us help you enter the world of intelligent refinery operations with specialized ICT infrastructure for oil and gas refinery operations. Contact a Huawei Partner now, or Email Us for more information.
