Background

A 30MW power plant with two boilers required automation for

Approach

  • Coal handling plant
  • Boilers
  • Turbines
  • ESP/ Ash handling system
  • Report generation

Implementation

  • PCS7 based server-client architecture
  • VFD’s on Profibus DP communication
  • Soft motor-starters
  • Web monitoring of running process
  • Reports for data analysis

Outcome

  • Stress reduction and predictive maintenance resulted in higher efficiency
  • Reduced errors to ensure minimal downtime
  • Analytical reports
  • Integrated and flexible engineering made the software user-friendly for future modifications/ enhancements
Power Plant Automation