A new type of fracturing equipment remote control free networking communication structure

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of oilfield equipment technology, and in particular discloses a novel communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment with flexible networking. It includes a single-unit control device for the fracturing equipment and a remote control device for the fracturing equipment, with a communication device connecting the two. The single-unit control device is equipped with a local communication device, and the remote control device is equipped with a remote communication device. A communication channel is established between the local and remote communication devices. The single-unit control device acts as the initiator of communication, eliminating the complex configuration steps required by conventional remote control devices. The remote control device program can be fixed, reducing the operational difficulty and complexity of remote control of the fracturing equipment. This improves the working efficiency of remote control of fracturing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oilfield operation equipment technology, and in particular to a novel communication structure for remote control and free networking of fracturing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] A fracturing truck unit mainly consists of multiple fracturing pump trucks and auxiliary equipment. Typically, the number of fracturing trucks is N, where N≥1. The fracturing trucks are mainly used to inject fracturing fluid into oil wells under high pressure.

[0003] Currently, the known method for controlling fracturing truck units is networked remote control. When fracturing pump trucks are needed, one unit's fracturing trucks are connected to a corresponding remote control device for operation. When multiple units or different batches of fracturing trucks are operating simultaneously, multiple corresponding remote control devices are required for operation, or complex network configurations are needed on a single compatible remote control device to enable a single remote control device to control all fracturing pump trucks. Using multiple remote control devices simultaneously causes operational inconvenience, and configuring a single remote control device is difficult; both of these factors significantly impact the efficiency of fracturing truck unit operations.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose an improvement to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art by providing a new type of communication structure for remote control and free networking of fracturing equipment, thereby solving the problem of low construction efficiency of fracturing truck groups.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0007] A novel communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment with free networking includes a fracturing equipment stand-alone control device and a fracturing equipment remote control device, with a communication device connecting the stand-alone control device and the remote control device; the stand-alone control device is equipped with a local communication device, the remote control device is equipped with a remote communication device, and a communication channel is provided between the local communication device and the remote communication device.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the communication channel includes a wired communication channel and a wireless communication channel.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the system includes a fracturing truck, wherein the single-unit control device for the fracturing equipment is located inside the fracturing truck. The single-unit control device for the fracturing equipment includes a local control device and an information acquisition device. The local control device is equipped with a local automatic controller, and the information acquisition device is equipped with a sensor. The sensor is located on the fracturing truck and is connected to the local automatic controller. The local automatic controller is connected to the remote control device for the fracturing equipment.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the remote control device for the fracturing equipment is equipped with a remote automatic controller, which is connected to the local control device.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the single-machine control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment are directly connected by a communication channel to form a wired star network structure, and the number of single-machine control devices is N, where N≧1.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the number of single-machine control devices is N, 1≦N≦64. The first single-machine control device is connected to the second single-machine control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment. The second single-machine control device is connected to the third single-machine control device. The single-machine control devices are connected to the remote control device of the fracturing equipment in this manner until the last single-machine control device is connected to the remote control device of the fracturing equipment, forming a wired ring network structure.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the number of single-machine control devices is N, 1≦N≦64. The first single-machine control device is connected to the second single-machine control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment. The second single-machine control device is connected to the third single-machine control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment. The single-machine control devices and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment are connected sequentially in this manner until the last single-machine control device is connected to the remote control device of the fracturing equipment, forming a wired daisy-chain network structure.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the stand-alone control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment are interconnected by a wireless device. The wireless device includes an access point (AP), a bridge, a relay, and a mesh network. The number of stand-alone control devices is N, where 1 ≤ N ≤ 64, forming a wireless network structure.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This invention discloses a novel communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment, featuring both a standalone fracturing equipment control unit and a remote control unit. The standalone fracturing equipment control unit acts as the active party in communication, eliminating the complex configuration steps required by conventional remote control units. The remote control unit's program can be standardized, reducing the operational difficulty and complexity of remote control. This improves the efficiency of remote control and achieves better compatibility. Fracturing equipment units can be added or removed at will without configuration, and can be freely combined to form a network. The entire remote control network communication method can be used independently or integrated into the fracturing unit control system, offering flexible application and a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a remote control network structure for a fracturing equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a remote control network communication method for fracturing equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Remote control device for fracturing equipment; 2. Remote communication device; 3. Local communication device; 4. Standalone control device for fracturing equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical means, technical features, utility model purpose and technical effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to specific illustrations.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the remote control network structure and communication method of the fracturing equipment of this utility model.

[0022] The novel communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment in this embodiment includes a fracturing equipment single-machine control device 4 and a fracturing equipment remote control device 1. The fracturing equipment single-machine control device 4 is installed inside the fracturing vehicle.

[0023] The fracturing equipment single-unit control device 4 is equipped with a local control device, an information acquisition device, and a local communication device 3. The local control device is equipped with a local automatic controller and stores a local control program for controlling a single fracturing truck. The information acquisition device is equipped with sensors installed on the fracturing truck for collecting and displaying parameters of a single fracturing truck. The local communication device 3 is used to establish communication channels with other fracturing trucks and the fracturing equipment remote control device 1. The local communication device 3 allows the fracturing truck to act as a client in the entire network structure. The local communication device 3 includes wired communication channels and wireless communication channels.

[0024] The fracturing equipment remote control device 1 is equipped with a remote automatic controller and a remote communication device 2, which are used for the remote operation of the fracturing truck and store the remote control program; the remote communication device 2 is used to establish a communication channel between the remote automatic controller and the fracturing truck, and the fracturing equipment remote control device 1 exists as a server in the entire network structure.

[0025] This utility model provides a hybrid network structure for fracturing equipment units, based on a single-unit control device 4 and a remote control device 1 for fracturing equipment. The hybrid network structure includes:

[0026] The wired star network structure has a direct communication channel between the single-machine control device 4 and the remote control device 1 of the fracturing equipment. The number of single-machine control devices is N, where N≧1.

[0027] The wired ring network structure has N single-machine control devices 4, where 1 ≤ N ≤ 64. The first single-machine control device is connected to the second single-machine control device and the fracturing equipment remote control device 1, respectively. The second single-machine control device is connected to the third single-machine control device, and the single-machine control devices are connected to the fracturing equipment remote control device 1 in this manner until the last single-machine control device is connected to the fracturing equipment remote control device 1, thus forming a wired ring network structure.

[0028] The wired daisy-chain network structure has N single-machine control devices 4, where 1 ≤ N ≤ 64. The first single-machine control device is connected to the second single-machine control device and the fracturing equipment remote control device 1, respectively. The second single-machine control device is connected to the third single-machine control device and the fracturing equipment remote control device 1, respectively. The single-machine control devices 4 and the fracturing equipment remote control device 1 are connected in this manner until the last single-machine control device 4 is connected to the fracturing equipment remote control device 1, forming a wired daisy-chain network structure.

[0029] The wireless network structure includes a standalone control device 4 and a fracturing equipment remote control device 1, both equipped with wireless devices and interconnected. The network connection method is not limited to AP, bridging, repeater, mesh, etc. The number of standalone control devices 4 is N, where 1≤N≤64.

[0030] The method for implementing remote control network communication for fracturing equipment, based on the single-unit control device 4 and the remote control device 1 for the fracturing equipment group, includes:

[0031] The remote control network for fracturing equipment consists of a remote control device 1 for fracturing equipment and a single-machine control device 4.

[0032] Each stand-alone control device 4 has a unique IP address, and different stand-alone control devices 4 have different IP addresses.

[0033] The IP address of the remote control device 4 is unique, and different remote control devices 4 have the same IP address;

[0034] The number of remote control devices 1 for fracturing equipment is 1, and the number of single-machine control devices 4 is N, where 1≤N≤64;

[0035] The standalone control device 4 acts as the initiator and active party in network communication, writing data to a unique IP address and simultaneously reading data from that same IP address; the unique IP address is the IP address of the remote device.

[0036] Standalone control device 4 broadcasts data within the network, and other standalone control devices can receive the broadcast data.

[0037] The remote control device 1 for fracturing equipment acts as the passive party in network communication. The working parameters of the corresponding fracturing equipment are written into the device by the single-machine control device 4. At the same time, the control signals for remotely controlling the fracturing equipment are also actively received by the single-machine control device 4.

[0038] The standalone control device 4 can also receive broadcast data from other standalone control devices 4 and write control data by specifying a non-unique IP address;

[0039] Through the above methods, network connection and data communication between the remote control device 1 and the single-machine control device 4 of the fracturing equipment are realized, and finally, remote control network communication of the fracturing equipment is achieved.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the claims of this utility model should fall within the technical scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel communication structure for remote control and free networking of fracturing equipment, characterized in that, It includes a single-unit control device for fracturing equipment and a remote control device for fracturing equipment. A communication device is connected between the single-unit control device and the remote control device for fracturing equipment. The single-unit control device for fracturing equipment is equipped with a local communication device, and the remote control device for fracturing equipment is equipped with a remote communication device. A communication channel is provided between the local communication device and the remote communication device.

2. The communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment with free networking as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The communication channels include wired communication channels and wireless communication channels.

3. The communication structure for remote control of the novel fracturing equipment with free networking as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The system includes a fracturing truck, and the single-unit control device for the fracturing equipment is located inside the fracturing truck. The single-unit control device for the fracturing equipment includes a local control device and an information acquisition device. The local control device is equipped with a local automatic controller, and the information acquisition device is equipped with sensors. The sensors are located on the fracturing truck and are connected to the local automatic controller. The local automatic controller is connected to the remote control device for the fracturing equipment.

4. The communication structure for remote control of the novel fracturing equipment with free networking as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The fracturing equipment remote control device is equipped with a remote automatic controller, which is connected to the local control device.

5. The communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment with free networking as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The single-machine control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment are directly connected by a communication channel, forming a wired star network structure. The number of single-machine control devices is N, where N≧1.

6. The communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment with free networking as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The number of single-machine control devices is N, where 1 ≤ N ≤ 64. The first single-machine control device is connected to the second single-machine control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment. The second single-machine control device is connected to the third single-machine control device. The single-machine control devices are connected to the remote control device of the fracturing equipment in this manner until the last single-machine control device is connected to the remote control device of the fracturing equipment, forming a wired ring network structure.

7. The communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment with free networking as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The number of single-machine control devices is N, where 1 ≤ N ≤ 64. The first single-machine control device is connected to the second single-machine control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment. The second single-machine control device is connected to the third single-machine control device and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment. The single-machine control devices and the remote control device of the fracturing equipment are connected sequentially in this manner until the last single-machine control device is connected to the remote control device of the fracturing equipment, forming a wired daisy-chain network structure.

8. The communication structure for remote control of fracturing equipment with free networking as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The stand-alone control device and the remote control device for fracturing equipment are interconnected by a wireless device, which includes an access point (AP), a bridge, a relay, and a mesh network. The number of stand-alone control devices is N, where 1 ≤ N ≤ 64, forming a wireless network mechanism.

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