Modern shale shaker equipment incorporates sophisticated control and monitoring capabilities that must be integrated with rig-wide systems. Aipu Solids Control provides control system integration services that connect shaker equipment with drilling control, data acquisition, and safety systems.
Control Architecture Definition
Control system integration begins with defining the overall control architecture. Aipu engineers establish the hierarchy of control functions from field devices through local control panels to central rig control systems. Communication protocols are selected to match existing rig systems. Data exchange requirements are defined for both operational control and condition monitoring. The architecture design ensures that shaker control integrates seamlessly with rig operations while maintaining the independence needed for safe local operation.
SCADA and HMI Integration
Shaker operational data should be accessible through the rig supervisory control and data acquisition system. Aipu integration services define the data points available from shaker equipment: motor status, current, and temperature; vibration amplitude and frequency; operating hours and screen change intervals; and alarm and fault conditions. Data point addresses, scaling, and update rates are documented in interface control documents. Graphic displays for shaker status are developed for integration into the rig HMI system, providing operators with intuitive visualization of shaker operation.
Safety System Integration
Shaker equipment must integrate with rig safety systems. Emergency stop circuits from the shaker local control panel are interconnected with the rig emergency shutdown system. Safety interlocks—motor overload, high vibration, high bearing temperature—generate alarms and protective trips. Integration design ensures that shaker safety functions meet the safety integrity requirements of the overall rig safety system. Cause and effect diagrams document the relationship between shaker conditions and safety system responses.
Data Acquisition and Analytics
Control system integration enables collection of operational data for analysis and optimization. Aipu defines data acquisition requirements for vibration trending that supports predictive maintenance, motor condition monitoring that enables planned bearing replacement, screen consumption tracking that optimizes inventory and costs, and energy consumption monitoring that supports efficiency improvement. Data historian integration is specified for long-term trending and analysis. Remote monitoring capabilities enable Aipu technical support to access operational data for diagnostic purposes.
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