Core Flood Data Integration via Edge-Fog-Cloud Architecture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional laboratory data collection and management systems are sectorized, lacking a functional link between data acquisition and analysis, which limits automation, remote access, and introduces safety risks and data integrity issues during prolonged and hazardous processes like core flooding in the oil and gas industry.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a core flood apparatus, a laboratory computing device, a data control and data monitor server, and a data management and analysis facility, utilizing an edge-fog-cloud architecture to automate data gathering, enable remote access, and improve data integrity by integrating data control and monitoring with data management and analysis, while ensuring security through a Pattern 3+ Absolute Enforcement approach.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional sectorized laboratory data collection and management systems are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but data integrity and functional integration between data acquisition and analysis are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges previously separate sectorized systems (data acquisition, data management, and data analysis) into an integrated system where these functions are functionally linked through a standardized data interface. This integration ensures data integrity while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal data interface that enables multiple functions (data collection, management, and analysis) to communicate through a common standardized protocol. This multi-functional approach improves data integrity across all system components without requiring complex point-to-point connections.
2Productivity
If manual supervision of data collection is used, then system simplicity is maintained, but productivity and automation capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated data collection and processing where the laboratory instrument and computing device automatically gather, transmit, and manage data without continuous manual supervision. This self-service capability increases productivity while maintaining controlled automation through predefined protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated system implements automated feedback loops where data from the core flood apparatus is automatically collected, processed, and analyzed, with results fed back into the system for continuous monitoring and control. This feedback mechanism enhances productivity through automation while maintaining system reliability.
3Reliability
If continuous monitoring during hazardous core flooding processes is implemented, then safety is improved, but the need for physical presence increases exposure to hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a computer and standardized data interface as intermediaries between the hazardous core flooding process and the operator. This allows continuous monitoring and control of hazardous processes remotely, improving safety while minimizing direct human exposure to harmful factors.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical monitoring with automated electronic data collection and remote computing. This substitution allows continuous monitoring of hazardous core flooding processes without requiring physical presence, thereby improving safety while reducing exposure to hazards.
4Ease of operation
If sectorized data management without functional links is used, then system simplicity is maintained, but remote access capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal standardized data interface that enables remote access functionality across all system components. This multi-functional interface allows operators to remotely access and control data collection, management, and analysis functions without creating complex custom integrations for each access scenario.
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AI summary
A system includes a core flood apparatus, a laboratory computing device configured to collect laboratory data when performing a core flooding test using the core flood apparatus, and a data control and data monitor server communicatively interfacing with the laboratory computing device and configured to receive the laboratory data, and send instructions to the laboratory computing device. The system further includes a data management and analysis facility that is physically separate from the laboratory computing device and the core flood apparatus, and configured to receive the laboratory data from the data control and data monitor server and store the laboratory data.