SCADA Oil & gas drilling system
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and the ThingsBoard platform play a crucial role in automating oil and gas drilling processes.
The main advantage of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems is their ability to monitor production processes in real time and respond quickly to deviations. ThingsBoard provides comprehensive tools to collect, process, and visualize data from SCADA components, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and RCUs (Remote Control Units), enabling seamless integration with various industrial processes.
To illustrate the flexibility of ThingsBoard's SCADA integration, we have developed the Drilling Management System template. This solution demonstrates how SCADA symbols—such as drilling rigs, rotors, hoists, pumps, and preventers—can be utilized to create an efficient and automated drilling control system. It enables the entire drilling process to be visualized on a dashboard, allowing for real-time monitoring of drilling parameters, equipment performance, and safety conditions, ensuring timely detection of anomalies and improved operational efficiency.
Solution structure
PLCs and RTUs
Seamlessly integrate your SCADA system with PLCs and RTUs using ThingsBoard integrations and IoT Gateway. Support for Modbus, OPC-UA, BACnet, and other popular protocols ensures reliable real-time data collection and control.
IoT gateway
ThingsBoard’s IoT Gateway bridges the gap between legacy SCADA devices and modern IoT platforms. It ensures data reliability with built-in local data storage during network outages and supports efficient protocol conversion, secure data transmission, and centralized device management.
Data processing
Unlock actionable insights with ThingsBoard’s robust data processing tools. Perform real-time transformations, apply complex rules, and automate workflows with built-in rule chains and scriptable integrations.
Alarm system
Enhance operational awareness with ThingsBoard’s advanced alarm system. Manage incident workflows with features like alarm acknowledgment, clearing, commenting, and configurable escalation rules.
Notification system
Stay informed with ThingsBoard’s flexible notification system, delivering alerts via email, SMS, Slack, or custom webhooks. Automate critical notifications based on configurable conditions and thresholds.
IoT dashboards
Visualize your SCADA data with ThingsBoard’s real-time IoT dashboards. Design interactive views using SCADA symbols, customizable widgets, and dynamic updates to monitor and control processes seamlessly.
Key functions of SCADA systems
Connection components
These connector symbols facilitate the integration and linking of different equipment and symbols within the SCADA system, ensuring structured and logical connections.
Drilling structure components
These symbols represent key structural elements of the drilling system:
- HP Drilling Rig – Main structure essential for supporting drilling operations.
- HP Platform – Base structure providing stability and operational support.
Rotational and pressure control components
Symbols essential for managing drilling rotation and pressure safety:
- HP Rotor – Manages rotational force applied to the drill string.
- HP Preventer – Blowout preventer for pressure control and system safety.
Drilling operation components
Symbols that directly impact the drilling process:
- HP Drill – Represents the drill bit responsible for boring into the ground.
Crane and hoisting systems
These symbols facilitate the movement of heavy equipment and materials in drilling operations:
- HP Drawwork – Controls the hoisting and lowering of the drill string.
- HP Crane – Represents cranes used for material handling and rig setup.
Lifting and handling components
Symbols related to material handling and hoisting systems:
- HP Hook – Used for lifting and maneuvering drill pipe components.
- HP Drilling Line – Hoisting system for lowering and raising the drill string.
Scale and сontrol сomponents
These SCADA components provide real-time monitoring and control of critical drilling parameters such as depth, pressure, speed, and temperature. The rotor control module enables operators to efficiently activate or deactivate drilling equipment, ensuring safe and optimized operations.
Dashboard structure
Applications of SCADA systems
Mining and material extraction
Symbols like cranes, drilling rigs, and hoisting systems support underground and open-pit mining by managing heavy equipment movement, monitoring ore extraction, and ensuring operational efficiency.
Industrial automation and manufacturing
SCADA components such as drawworks, control panels, and dynamic monitoring scales help automate material handling, optimize assembly lines, and regulate heavy machinery operations in manufacturing plants.
Construction and infrastructure develop
Equipment like cranes, drilling rigs, and hoisting lines are critical in large-scale construction projects, enabling real-time monitoring of material transport, foundation drilling, and structural stability.
Water and wastewater management
SCADA elements including valve control, pump monitoring, and real-time scaling systems assist in managing municipal water distribution, wastewater treatment, and irrigation systems for optimal efficiency.
Transportation and logistics
Symbols like cranes and hoists can be used in ports, airports, and warehouses to monitor cargo handling, automate container movement, and improve operational workflow in logistics.
Mining and material extraction
Symbols like cranes, drilling rigs, and hoisting systems support underground and open-pit mining by managing heavy equipment movement, monitoring ore extraction, and ensuring operational efficiency.
Water and wastewater management
SCADA elements including valve control, pump monitoring, and real-time scaling systems assist in managing municipal water distribution, wastewater treatment, and irrigation systems for optimal efficiency.
Industrial automation and manufacturing
SCADA components such as drawworks, control panels, and dynamic monitoring scales help automate material handling, optimize assembly lines, and regulate heavy machinery operations in manufacturing plants.
Transportation and logistics
Symbols like cranes and hoists can be used in ports, airports, and warehouses to monitor cargo handling, automate container movement, and improve operational workflow in logistics.
Construction and infrastructure develop
Equipment like cranes, drilling rigs, and hoisting lines are critical in large-scale construction projects, enabling real-time monitoring of material transport, foundation drilling, and structural stability.
