Advanced turbine controls for improved performance

Valmet DNA Turbine Automation

Advanced turbine control system: enhancing control, protection, and vibration monitoring

Valmet DNA turbine control technology offers a reliable, high-availability solution for steam, gas, and hydro turbines. Developed for maximum system uptime, it ensures effective control, protection, and monitoring with user-friendly hardware and software, designed to meet global power plant standards.

Proven Valmet DNA based high availability solution for turbine control

Easily configurable solution suitable for both new turbines and control retrofits

Compatible with steam, gas and hydro turbines from any turbine manufacturers

Capability to offer a wide scope of added-value solutions for turbine automation

Comprehensive control, protection & vibration monitoring for turbine lifecycle management

Valmet DNA Turbine Automation is a comprehensive solution that works for both greenfield turbines and as an upgrade for existing turbine control systems. It integrates control, protection, and vibration monitoring into a single platform, giving users complete visibility and control over turbine operations.

Additionally, Valmet offers complementary solutions such as field instrumentation, generator automation, vibration diagnostics, and other value-added services to enhance turbine availability and optimize performance.

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Open and modular turbine control system

Valmet DNA Turbine Automation is built on the versatile Valmet DNA process control platform, offering specialized applications for turbine control, protection, and diagnostics. This open and modular system supports all turbine control strategies, making it compatible with turbines from any manufacturer.

With over 50 communication protocols, Valmet DNA seamlessly integrates with any main control system. Configuration and operator interface design are simplified using standard Valmet DNA engineering tools and pre-built function blocks, ensuring efficient turbine automation setup and management.

Solutions

Steam turbine automation

Gas turbine automation

Hydro turbine automation

Generator automation

Synchronous condenser automation

Our partners

Partner network

Latest energy automation news, including news related to turbines

Date	Type	Heading
Apr 2, 2025	Trade press releases	Valmet to upgrade automation at ESE-Energia Oy’s Pursiala power plant in Finland
Feb 19, 2025	Trade press releases	Valmet to retrofit automation at KSS Energia’s Verla 2 hydropower plant in Finland
Feb 5, 2025	Featured news	Valmet strengthens foundation in automation systems in the U.S. by signing a partnership agreement with Trident Automation, Inc.
Jan 8, 2025	Featured news	Valmet strengthens its automation system foothold in Western Canada through a partnership with Shreem Instrumentation and Controls
Oct 22, 2024	Trade press releases	Valmet’s performance solution to optimize district heat production of Oulun Energia Oy in Finland
Oct 16, 2024	Featured news	Valmet to update power plant automation at Stora Enso Imatra Mills in Imatra, Finland
Sep 30, 2024	Featured news	Valmet DNA Automation System to be delivered to TKIL Industries’ power plant project in India
Sep 25, 2024	Featured news	Valmet to deliver an automation system replacement to Fortum’s heating plant in Espoo, Finland
Sep 11, 2024	Trade press releases	Valmet retrofits turbine automation systems and training simulator at Fortum’s nuclear power plant in Loviisa, Finland
May 28, 2024	Trade press releases	Valmet DNA Automation technology to the world’s largest data center excess heat recovery project in Finland

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Customer success stories

Valmet DNA powers the control systems of over 700 steam, gas, and hydro turbines worldwide, showcasing its reliability and versatility in diverse energy applications.

Higher-level central control boosts hydropower production

PVO-Vesivoima operates its hydropower plants in Finland more efficiently thanks to a Valmet DNA SCADA central control system. A vast amount of data from the process and external sources enables the company to meet future challenges.

Outdated technology replaced with Valmet turbine automation

The Kotkan Energia power plant in Hovinsaari invests in the future. Its outdated turbine automation was replaced with a solution supplied by Valmet. User experiences have been positive and more information has been gained on the state of the turbine.

Success in the German Solar gas turbine market

NGT and Valmet have strengthened the gas turbine market together in Germany by modernizing seven gas turbines in the market in just five years.

1,000 MWe installed base for Valmet’s gas turbine automation after a decade – and growing stronger

Valmet is known for automation control system superiority when it comes to efficiently running equipment used in energy, pulp and paper and other industries. But when it comes to turbines, Valmet is a relatively new name.

Radial steam turbines now in total control

E.ON’s Heleneholmsverket CHP plant in Malmö, Sweden, was able to increase the safety and reliability of its two radial steam turbines through a multi-stage automation and hydraulics retrofit project with Valmet.

Modernization of the gas turbine control system at K+S Kali GmbH in Germany

The company K+S KALI GmbH is one of the leading producers of potassium and magnesium salts worldwide with six manufacturing plants in Germany.

Optimize your energy production with Valmet’s comprehensive turbine automation solutions

Enhance your power plant efficiency with Valmet's advanced turbine automation systems. Our comprehensive solutions, based on the Valmet DNA platform, integrate control, protection, and information management to optimize the performance of steam, gas and hydro turbines, as well as generators.

Steam turbine automation: Our steam turbine automation solutions ensure precise control, protection, and condition monitoring. Experience the convenience of a fully integrated system that enhances turbine efficiency and safety.

Gas turbine automation: Valmet's gas turbine control systems deliver high reliability and performance. Improve uptime, reliability, and maintenance with our integrated control and protection solutions that offer deep insights into turbine operations.

Hydro turbine automation: Valmet provides robust automation solutions for hydro turbines, combining precise control and protection to maximize performance and longevity. Achieve superior operational efficiency and reliability with our advanced technology.

Generator automation: Valmet's generator automation solutions offer comprehensive control and monitoring to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Enhance generator efficiency and simplify maintenance with our integrated systems.

Synchronous condenser automation: Valmet's synchronous condenser automation solutions ensure optimal control and monitoring for efficient grid stabilization. By integrating advanced control technologies with the Valmet DNA platform, our solutions enable improved power factor correction and voltage control, contributing to grid stability and reliability.

Retrofit solutions: Upgrade your existing turbines and generators with Valmet’s easily deployable retrofit packages. Our open-platform solutions provide scalability and flexibility, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.

Suitable for any type of turbine: Valmet's automation solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with any type of turbine, ensuring versatile and reliable performance across all applications.

Key benefits:

Enhanced turbine and generator efficiency and performance
Improved uptime and reliability
Comprehensive control and protection
Scalable and flexible retrofit packages

Discover how Valmet's turbine and generator automation solutions can transform your energy production. With cutting-edge technology and industry-leading expertise, we help you achieve optimal performance and reliability for your power plants. Contact us today to learn more and start your journey towards enhanced efficiency and reliability.