Intelligent Wellhead Systems and ProFrac Revolutionize Well Data Transmission with MQTTIntelligent Wellhead Systems and ProFrac Revolutionize Well Data Transmission with MQTT Intelligent Wellhead Systems (IWS) and ProFrac Services have achieved significant advancements in the transmission and visualization of well location data during hydraulic fracturing operations by adopting the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol. In collaboration with an operator in Haynesville, they have developed a solution that enhances drill site connectivity and optimizes data transfer. Advantages of MQTT over Traditional CSV Protocol The traditional Comma Separated Value (CSV) protocol, while robust, has limitations in data transmission and flexibility. The MQTT protocol addresses these limitations by enabling: * Transmission of metadata, including channel names for data curves * Assignment of data channels based on names rather than serial order * Elimination of manual data entry, reducing errors and saving time and money Benefits for Operators The new protocol eliminates the challenges commonly associated with manual data entry and channel mapping. It provides: * Easier and faster data mapping, completed before the start of the job * Accurate and reliable data transmission, eliminating channel order alignment issues * Improved data quality, leading to greater confidence in downstream operations Industry Impact The MQTT protocol is transforming well data management by: * Increasing data accessibility and accuracy * Reducing data manipulation time and cost * Fostering trust and security among operators, service companies, and aggregator companies Successful Field Implementations The MQTT protocol has been successfully implemented on several well pads in the Haynesville Shale and West Texas, with ongoing projects in Haynesville. Conclusion The partnership between IWS and ProFrac has revolutionized well data transmission through the adoption of the MQTT protocol. This innovative solution improves drill site connectivity, enhances data quality, reduces costs, and increases trust, ultimately enabling more efficient and reliable hydraulic fracturing operations.
Intelligent Wellhead Systems, together with ProFrac, has announced the first successful field tests using the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol for the secure and efficient transfer and visualization of well location data during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Together with an operator in Haynesville, Intelligent Wellhead Systems (IWS) and ProFrac Services have developed a solution that improves drill site connectivity and enhances data transmission.
“Currently, drill location data during fracturing operations is transmitted over a standard communications cable using the Comma Separated Value (CSV) protocol. While this method is robust, it is quite limited in what it can do, especially with changes to the data being transmitted. A better solution is MQTT, a modern communications protocol that allows for more data information than the standard CSV protocol. Metadata, including the channel name for each data curve, can now be transmitted. Instead of just mapping the serial order of data, the data channel name can now be assigned,” said Bob Duncan, IWS Vice President of Product Strategy.
The biggest disadvantages of the traditional method are usually the result of manual data entry. In addition, data is not sent at the beginning of the phase. Channels are not in the correct order during installation. With the new protocol, these variables are taken out of the equation. The mapping process is not only simpler, but is also completed before the start of the job. The entire burden of channel mapping and data manipulation during the job is removed from the data bus operator, saving companies time and money.
“Once the job starts, data is now transmitted easily, accurately and reliably. We no longer depend on channel order alignment and now make assignments based on previously agreed channels. This solves the issues that arise from changing channel names or channel order during the job. From an operator perspective, it is refreshing to see the service provider and aggregator working together to provide a solution,” added the Completions Engineer from the Operating Company.
Chris Hall, Director IT Application Development for ProFrac Services said: “The MQTT protocol will make our data more accessible and accurate. The result will be a better job for the customer.” This new protocol offers many advantages over the current method. The process of manually entering, editing or quality checking data is eliminated, significantly reducing the time and cost of data manipulation. Improved data quality means greater confidence in downstream operations. Reports, analysis and planning are more reliable. Increased trust between the operator, service company and aggregator company brings new levels of certainty and added security to well site operations.
The MQTT protocol has been successfully implemented on 2 two-well pads in the Haynesville Shale and a three-well pad in West Texas. An additional three-well pad in Haynesville is also ongoing.
