Water Transfer Control Systems
Comprehensive remote monitoring and control over engine and pump equipment for the movement of water in oil and gas applications.
Optimize Water Transfer for Fracking Operations
The efficient management and transfer of water is an increasingly important factor in profitability for oil and gas production, especially in the case of hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking.
Drilling companies must often connect disparate water sources to their fracking operations using temporary pipelines and portable water pumps. Transferring water to the drilling site, or frac pad, from often distant sources such as tanks, pits and wells has become much more expensive due to the rising costs of virtually every input such as labor, fuel, regulatory compliance measures and the cost of the water itself.
Remote oversight of water levels, flow rates, suction and discharge pressures ensures a smooth, reliable and environmentally safe water transfer process. Cattron offers integrated IoT solutions for complete remote monitoring and control of pumps and other oilfield equipment.
Improve Operations with Remote Monitoring and Control
Managing water transfer equipment and systems can be challenging when dealing with remote and dispersed locations and typically involves high labor and overhead costs for onsite supervision.
A comprehensive remote monitoring and control system provides complete oversight over your water management processes from anywhere, providing real-time data and event notifications, and ensures maximum efficiency and safer operating conditions for humans and the environment. Utilizing sensors to monitor the health of equipment and proactively resolve potential issues can prevent minor problems from becoming significant disruptions, and remote control and supervision can significantly lower labor and other costs.
Flow and pressure data can positively impact water transfer operations, allowing for better planning for water transfer activities so water is available for fracking when the well is ready. This data also provides critical information about aspects of pipeline integrity, indicating leaks, failing pumps and interferences that hinder operations. Meter points ensure frac pad operators receive the water they pay for and provide data on pump performance.
Reliable remote monitoring and control of water transfer systems can be a game changer from drilling to transport.
- Real-time operational awareness for maximum response time
- Fuel and labor cost reductions
- Enhanced pump longevity
- Safety and regulatory compliance
Choosing the Right Partner
Cattron’s integrated telemetry solutions are designed to meet the needs of water transfer applications in the oil and gas market. Operators will benefit from Cattron’s market-leading IoT solutions:
- CANplus™ durable plug-and-play engine control panels offer operators reliable control over pump performance and oversight on water float, flow, pressure, suction and vacuum.
- Messenger telemetry devices provide remote tracking, monitoring and control of assets across local job sites and remote locations through integrated LTE, local wireless and satellite two-way communications.
- RemoteIQ™ allows users to track, monitor and control water transfer pumps through a cloud-based platform from anywhere. Intuitive dashboards and alarm notifications enable operators to optimize equipment performance and immediately respond to critical events.
Contact a Cattron representative for a consultation on building an integrated solution for your water transfer application.