Implementation of SCADA in water treatment plant for Abengoa
Company
Abengoa, a Spanish multinational specializing in infrastructure, energy, and water, with a global presence and strategic projects in water treatment, renewable energy, and industrial engineering.
Challenge
Complete the commissioning of a water treatment plant in Chile, implementing a Schneider SCADA system to monitor metrics and the plant's operating status.
Adapt and modify the PLCs and SCADA to ensure reliable and complete operation.
Problem
- The main supplier, Schneider, did not complete the commissioning or the necessary adaptations.
- The plant required a fully operational SCADA system synchronized with the existing PLCs.
- Need to ensure accurate monitoring of critical metrics and secure control of the plant.
- The project needed to meet commissioning deadlines and ensure the operational reliability of the facility.
Solution
How we do it?
Surcontrol was subcontracted to complete the implementation:
- Modifications were made to the PLCs to fully integrate them with Schneider's SCADA.
- The SCADA configuration and customization were completed, enabling real-time monitoring of all critical plant metrics.
- Functional tests, parameter adjustments, and validation of alarms and control systems were performed.
- The system was ensured to meet operational, safety, and reliability standards, successfully completing the plant's commissioning.
Results
- Fully operational water treatment plant monitored by SCADA.
- Complete integration of PLCs and monitoring software.
- Improved management of critical metrics and plant status.
- Compliance with commissioning deadlines and safe operation.
- Robust and reliable solution that guarantees efficiency and operational continuity at the plant.