Due to the delayed service of core equipment such as workstation, switch and power supply, the risk points of the system increase and affect the stable operation of the unit.
Passive maintenance is performed after non-downtime and failure, and proactive predictive maintenance planning is not performed.
DCS control system version and hardware configuration limitations affect the implementation of advanced concepts such as plant-wide integrated control and intelligent operations.
Limited by the DCS control system version and hardware configuration, security configurations such as host hardening cannot be performed, affecting network security and other security assessments.
Due to the continuous iteration of product parts, such as the factory DCS system version is too low will face the risk of spare parts production.
solution

Emerson provides safe and undisturbed project execution for all levels of upgrades, and by improving the overall hardware and software performance of DCS, the new system can integrate more cutting-edge technologies to help customers achieve advanced control strategies and plant operational excellence.

According to the optimal service life of different components of the DCS system, the core equipment is gradually customized and upgraded to ensure the stable operation of the DCS system.

(Note: The data is Emerson’s recommended time based on product design and multi-year project statistics, the specific time varies according to the actual project usage)

Program advantage

For a single unit, the full life cycle solution takes only 79 days, and the system has been healthy for 30 years.

(Note: The above data is Emerson based on the typical domestic 600MW thermal power unit project as an example, the specific time is subject to the evaluation of Emerson service experts according to the actual site situation of the project)

For plants and groups, full life cycle solutions can be used to systematically upgrade power plants and individual units within the group, spread the investment over different years, effectively control operating costs, maintain investment stability, and reduce financial risk.

(Note: The above cases are samples of upgrade plans recommended by Emerson for a group, and the specific plans will be customized according to the number of units and system use of the group.)

Planned system upgrades are carried out so that the unit always operates in a healthy state and avoids accidents such as non-shutdown.
Only a small amount of maintenance costs are required to avoid large-scale, costly and high-risk modifications to ensure the continuous healthy and stable operation of the system.
Keep up with the pace of cutting-edge technology, and help customers experience a powerful intelligent software platform and advanced functions through Ovation system updates.
It not only ensures the continuous and stable operation of each unit control system in the plant technically, but also helps the plant and the group achieve higher planning and stability of operation investment in financial management.