Advanced calibration of instrumentation equipment in solar thermal plants
Company
Torresol is a leading company in concentrated solar power, with operational plants in Spain and an international presence.
At its solar thermal plant, it needed to ensure that all instrumentation equipment operated within the ranges and tolerances established by design and regulations.
Challenge
Perform a complete adjustment and calibration process for instrumentation equipment in a solar thermal plant in operation.
It was necessary to combine field and workshop work, ensuring minimal interference with production activity and strictly complying with the technical requirements of the energy sector.
Problem
- Measurement deviations:
Instrumentation equipment could present deviations that affected the reliability of critical process variables. - Operational risk:
Instruments that were out of calibration increased the risk of incorrect operation, false alarms, or decisions based on inaccurate data. - Need for comprehensive calibration:
Some of the instrumentation required direct intervention in the field, while other parts needed adjustment and verification in a specialized workshop. - Regulatory compliance:
It was essential to ensure that all equipment complied with the tolerances required by regulations and industry standards.
Solution
How we do it?
A comprehensive instrumentation calibration and adjustment service was carried out, combining field work within the solar thermal plant and calibrations in a specialized workshop.
- Field calibration
Adjustment and verification of instrumentation equipment directly at the facility, ensuring its correct functioning under real operating conditions. - Workshop calibration
Review, adjustment, and calibration of equipment in a controlled environment, ensuring maximum precision and traceability of measurements. - Tolerance verification
Verification that all instruments operated within the ranges and technical specifications required for the solar thermal process. - Specialized intervention
Work carried out by technicians qualified in industrial instrumentation and critical energy environments.
Results
- Instrumentation calibrated and adjusted according to specifications
- Greater reliability in solar thermal process measurements
- Reduction of operational risks and control errors
- Improved plant efficiency and safety
- Guaranteed regulatory and technical compliance
- Plant prepared for stable and accurate operation