Amidst the complexities of modern industrial automation, achieving seamless integration stands as a formidable challenge. In response to this industry-wide dilemma, Spartan Controls has introduced the groundbreaking OnePlant™ solution. Let's delve into the intricacies of this challenge and explore how OnePlant™ emerges as a game-changer, streamlining operations and simplifying projects.
Modular Construction and the Creation of “Islands of Automation”
Modular construction has revolutionized process plant development by significantly reducing construction costs and enhancing overall quality. However, it introduces a side effect known as “islands of technology.” These islands are essentially small process plants that must either operate independently or integrate with the main control system.
The Challenge of Islands of Automation
During modularization, only essential data—such as process variables and fault statuses—is typically mapped, leaving rich data from smart instruments untapped. This data is crucial for maintenance and optimization. The complexity of integration becomes apparent during start-up, as troubleshooting wiring and communication protocol issues consume valuable time and resources. Changes, additions, and fixes must be duplicated in both the skid controller and the control system. Furthermore, integration efforts are often unscheduled and unbudgeted, leading to unexpected work that impacts operational efficiency and increases operational expenditure (OpEx). While modularization benefits project delivery, it inadvertently handicaps long-term plant operations. Islands of technology become challenges for integration, maintenance, and optimization over the years.
OnePlant™: The Solution
At the heart of OnePlant™ lies Emerson’s DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS), which revolutionizes the approach to integration.
OnePlant™ seamlessly integrates with all balance-of-plant solutions through the DeltaV DCS, eliminating the need for ongoing data mapping between systems. Operators gain access to any instrument across the facility, including secondary and tertiary variables, maintenance data, and diagnostics. This integration simplicity reduces project schedule risks by eliminating redundant integration efforts. Changes and updates are made once, saving time and reducing risks.
Field commissioning is streamlined as OnePlant™ eliminates the need to wire the skid control panel back to the MCC for permissive, interlocks, and diagnostics. With both the skid control panel and the BoP control system using DeltaV, cross-wiring is unnecessary, reducing the number of homerun cables required from the skid to the MCC.
Training requirements are simplified with a unified system, allowing operators to learn a single platform, enhancing efficiency. By avoiding duplicated work, OnePlant™ minimizes OpEx and ensures efficient start-up and optimization throughout the facility’s life. Spartan Controls provides comprehensive local support and expertise, covering everything from control systems to combustion solutions, fire safety, cybersecurity, and more.
OnePlant™ seamlessly integrates with all balance-of-plant solutions through the DeltaV DCS, eliminating the need for ongoing data mapping between systems. Operators gain access to any instrument across the facility, including secondary and tertiary variables, maintenance data, and diagnostics. This integration simplicity reduces project schedule risks by eliminating redundant integration efforts. Changes and updates are made once, saving time and reducing risks.
Field commissioning is streamlined as OnePlant™ eliminates the need to wire the skid control panel back to the MCC for permissive, interlocks, and diagnostics. With both the skid control panel and the BoP control system using DeltaV, cross-wiring is unnecessary, reducing the number of homerun cables required from the skid to the MCC.
Training requirements are simplified with a unified system, allowing operators to learn a single platform, enhancing efficiency. By avoiding duplicated work, OnePlant™ minimizes OpEx and ensures efficient start-up and optimization throughout the facility’s life. Spartan Controls provides comprehensive local support and expertise, covering everything from control systems to combustion solutions, fire safety, cybersecurity, and more.
Embrace the future of industrial automation with OnePlant™. Simplify your operations, reduce costs, and optimize performance—all with a single, integrated solution.
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The DeltaV™ DCS simplifies operational complexity, adapts to your needs, and scales without adding unnecessary intricacies. It extends to regulatory control, advanced control, change management, diagnostics, and more. Spartan Controls stands as your single source for complete design and full integration, ensuring your operations achieve peak performance. Embrace the future of industrial automation with OnePlant™. Simplify your operations, reduce costs, and optimize performance—all with a single, integrated solution.
In a landscape where integration complexities loom large, OnePlant™ emerges as a beacon of innovation. By addressing the challenges of modern industrial automation head-on, it revolutionizes project management and operational efficiency. Through seamless integration and a unified approach, OnePlant™ transcends the limitations of traditional methods. With Spartan Controls at the helm, providing unwavering support and expertise, the future of industrial automation is brighter than ever. Embrace the transformative power of OnePlant™ and embark on a journey towards simplified operations, reduced costs, and optimized performance.
In a landscape where integration complexities loom large, OnePlant™ emerges as a beacon of innovation. By addressing the challenges of modern industrial automation head-on, it revolutionizes project management and operational efficiency. Through seamless integration and a unified approach, OnePlant™ transcends the limitations of traditional methods. With Spartan Controls at the helm, providing unwavering support and expertise, the future of industrial automation is brighter than ever. Embrace the transformative power of OnePlant™ and embark on a journey towards simplified operations, reduced costs, and optimized performance.
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