Biofuel production (biodiesel) - modernization and extension of the control system
"iPS Control® became our most important partner for this project. The cooperation between our two companies was excellent and project was completed on schedule. The experience, expertise and commitment of iPS Control® engineers has transformed the facility control system into a modern, easy-to-operate and flexible control and visualization system" - CEO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Modernization and extension of the control system for biofuel production (biodiesel)
RESULTS:
- Significantly improved system stability due to the replacement of the SOFTPLC with the PLC
- Possibility to use the full implementation of client-server solutions
- Enabling remote connection and the analysis of data at the headquarters of a company located on another continent
- Increase in the resistance of the whole system to hazards resulting from the nature of the process
- Increased efficiency of the system thanks to custom control algorithms
- A reduced level of involvement of operators in the biofuel production process,
- An inventory of the existing status of the Control and Measurement Instruments and Automation Systems
- A revision of the Control and Measurement Instruments and Automation Systems documentation after the inventory
- An update and modification of the Control and Measurement Instruments and Automation Systems documentation with respect to the changes introduced into the control system
- A modification and expansion of the power supply and control cabinets for the production management system
- A replacement of damaged and incorrectly selected power and control wiring
- A replacement of the SOFTPLC system with the PLC-based system
- New SCADA servers along with the application
- A new algorithm for the automatic control of the biofuel production process,
- Modifications of the process system in the area of pipelines, tanks, assembly of the Control and Measurement Instruments and Automation Systems apparatus and fittings
SOLUTIONS:
- SIEMENS 1500 PLC
- A modification and expansion of distributed SIEMENS communication modules and implementation of the PROFINET network
- Connecting new SIEMENS frequency converters and existing ABB frequency converters using PROFIBUS or PROFINET network
- The new DELL server and operator stations along with the SCADA WINCC system
- 2x65” DOTUP installed in the main control room
- Full implementation of the SAFETY system based on the machinery standards