For years, technicians operating in oil and gas fields have operated in isolation in their daily work. Their routine consisted of driving to the field to collect data, take notes and collect images of f ield assets, and then travel to the next location.
At the end of the day, they would go to a remote office and upload report files, download work orders, and make calls. While most petrochemical operations have equipped the field assets with SCADA automation networks for equipment, some are finding that overlaying the Field Area Network (FAN) with wireless broadband connectivity is a sensible way to provide real time information required.
Industrial operations with broad field operations need immediate access to information to increase operation efficiency, and improve employee and customer safety. Private fixed wireless broadband networks offer proven secure communication, and can be rapidly deployed to provide connectivity across the entire field area network at a fraction of the cost of wired or fiber technology.
Using LINKPlanner wireless network planning software, the operator was able to rapidly develop a detailed network configuration including a prediction of throughput and performance at all locations throughout the field area. This private network is under complete control and is dedicated to the exclusive use of the industrial operator…
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