The highest level of automation through integration of visions and solutions
Jun 13, 2016
Valmet Automation delivered the control system for the fourth production line at the Neste Porvoo refinery. This automation project was so far the most extensive at the Porvoo site, and included a great deal of development related to quality and safety. A clear vision based on the strong automation know-how at the Porvoo site had an important role in the planning and implementation of a system, which features the highest level of automation.
Summary
| Location | Porvoo, Finland |
| Customer challenge | Development of the operator interface, diagnostics and system interfaces |
| Solution |
Valmet's Automation project, which covered two automation systems and nine safety systems |
| Results |
As a result of the development work, the user interface is much more efficient than earlier. The process alarms and alarm philosophy were improved. Communication from field equipment to the control room user interface improves the condition monitoring a great deal. Informative, clear diagnostic displays enable efficient process monitoring and maintenance. |
| Keywords | Automation, Europe, Oil and gas |