Enhancing SCADA systems in oil and gas pipelines through electronics and full data-type publishing technology
Fanxiu Fang, Tieliang Sun, Mei Zheng, Feng Yan, Lin Zhang, Lingyi Sun, Wei Ming Wang · Australian Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering · 2025
Full data type publishing technology is crucial to modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in the oil and gas industry. This technology enables real-time communication and data exchange between field devices and the central SCADA system, providing operators with accurate and reliable information for decision-making. The implementation mechanism of full data type publishing technology in the SCADA system of oil and gas pipelines involves several key steps. First, a network infrastructure connects field devices, such as sensors and actuators, to the central SCADA system. Then, a data protocol is selected to ensure seamless communication between devices and the SCADA system. Next, a data modelling process is carried out to define the data structure that will be exchanged between the devices and the SCADA system. Finally, the entire data type publishing technology is integrated into the SCADA system, allowing for accurate and real-time monitoring and control of the oil and gas pipeline. This technology improves the efficiency of pipeline operations and enhances safety and reliability by providing operators with comprehensive and up-to-date data. Overall, implementing full data-type publishing technology is crucial in modernising SCADA systems in the oil and gas industry.