World's largest Foundation fieldbus complex built in record time
Using advanced digital automation architecture and a unique approach to project management, Shanghai SECCO beat the schedule for start-up of one of China’s largest petrochemical complexes. The 10-plant integrated facility was constructed in record time: from bare ground to a fully functional world-class ethylene cracker complex in just 27 months, three months ahead of schedule.The digital architecture integrates 10 DeltaV systems with a single global historian and remote operations functions. All 10 automation systems are managed from a single centralised control room, something that would not have been possible without the Foundation fieldbus technology.
Application of PlantWeb digital automation technologies makes the SECCO integrated complex the most advanced facility in the world.
Adrian Howell, process control manager, SECCO, and Stanley Ee, program director, Emerson Process Management provided commentary for the article. [via Ferret.com.au Process & Control Channel]
