Selection of Internet of Things Based Communication Networks for Onshore Oil Field Monitoring

Abstract

Onshore oil fields usually operate remotely without continuous human assistance and communication facilities. Oil transfer from the wells to the separation and storage tanks usually occurs via pipelines in these fields. This whole system is prone to failures with significant and unpredictable environmental impacts. Therefore, properly monitoring this production system is vital to mitigate relevant problems such as leakages. This paper presents a comparative evaluation of the leading candidate communication networks for this application on onshore oil field monitoring for potential leaks. Among the analyzed technologies, LPWANS, DigiMesh, and CBRS stand out.