Chemical Plant - Bromine Manufacturer
BROMINE PLANT EXPANSION
The Challenge
Archean Chemicals, a prominent global player in the industry, stands out as one of the foremost Bromine Manufacturers worldwide, operating multiple state-of-the-art facilities throughout the country.
The project at hand involves the expansion of the existing Bromine Plant located in Hajipir, Kutch-Gujarat. Archean Chemicals sought to enhance their manufacturing capabilities and thus required a robust DCS specifically tailored to optimize the bromine manufacturing process.
The Solution
Velox Automation successfully persuaded the customer to consider their expertise for the Distributed Control System (DCS) requirement.
The customer, who has a steadfast commitment to working exclusively with reputable OEMs such as Siemens for all their automation needs, recognized the value that Velox Automation brings to the table.
- PCS 7 control system by Siemens was provided in a highly robust hot redundant configuration.
- System configuration consists of an individual operating station and an operating cum engineering station.
- Provided a redundant Probus network featuring a redundant interface module for seamless integration with the I/O racks.
- VFD and third party systems were integrated on Modbus.
- Remote monitoring is facilitated through the implementation of web navigation, allowing access to the system from remote locations.
- The competition involved major industry players, including Honeywell.
- Order was secured thanks to Siemens' robust system and trusted partners like Velox.
Why Velox Solutions Makes Sense
Velox triumphed in the competitive bidding process, securing a significant milestone order and solidifying our position as a formidable player in the core chemical industry.
- System boasts exceptional reliability with redundancy implemented at the power supply, IO network, plant bus, and terminal bus levels.
- Remote monitoring is facilitated via a dedicated web server for seamless accessibility
- Siemens IPC and network switches deliver unmatched reliability.
- Velox, our esteemed local partner, guarantees prompt and reasonably priced service.
- Waste reduction strategies, such as recycling and reusing materials minimizes the amount of waste generated by the plant.
- Regular environmental monitoring, including air, water, and soil quality assessments, ensures early detection of any potential issues.
- Proper implemention of storage, handling, and disposal practices for chemicals are done to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.