Salt Water Disposal Playbook

Wide Area Remote Device Control in the Oil Field (Oil & Gas SWD Instruction Guide)

White Paper Overview

This technical white paper provides a comprehensive guide for implementing a remote monitoring and control system for saltwater disposal (SWD) sites in oil and gas operations using ControlByWeb devices. The document details how to establish and manage a network of interconnected controllers that monitor and control saltwater flow from multiple oil well sites to a central disposal facility. It covers the complete system architecture, including cellular-enabled X-412 controllers, cloud-based peer-to-peer communication, and integration of various sensors and pump controls. The paper walks through hardware setup, wiring configurations, control logic implementation, and crucial safety features such as failsafe mechanisms and emergency shutdown protocols. With detailed instructions for both local well sites and remote SWD facilities, this guide emphasizes the importance of reliable, automated control systems while maintaining robust safety measures for efficient saltwater disposal management in oil field operations.