DeltaV(TM) system with FOUNDATION fieldbus provides remote control anddiagnostics of pipeline automation
AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 28, 2003) - Emerson Process Management has successfully provided turnkey automation of an unmanned, remote gasdistribution station near Alessandria, Italy. Built on the proven PlantWeb digital plant architecture, this project for Snam Rete Gas is part of their program to renew the automation of their gas pipeline network.Snam Rete Gas operates more than 29,000 km of gas pipeline in Italy and 11 compressor and booster stations. The Dispatching Centre at San Donato Milanese in Milan controls and manages this transmission system. Automation renewal is, for Snam Rete Gas, the key to a reliable and efficient supply of gas to their customers.
Emerson has been chosen thanks to its knowledge and experience based on the latest available technology.Emerson worked closely with the team of Snam Rete Gas, planning the automation and then managing the implementation.For this turnkey project, Emerson has supplied management services, detailedengineering, site installation and configuration, with training for SnamRete Gas personnel. Emerson's PlantWeb architecture includes the DeltaV digital automation system at the unmanned gas distribution station, using serial communications to the Dispatching Centre to provide remote operation capabilities.
Diagnostic capabilities of the AMS software inside the DeltaV system will provide remote alerts and equipment status supervision tosupport pipeline maintenance and improve uptime of the gas distribution network.AMS software accesses diagnostic information about the health of intelligent plant instrumentation and the pipeline by communicating across the PlantWeb architecture using FOUNDATION fieldbus protocol. Emerson has supplied intelligent Rosemount pressure and temperature transmitters and Fisher FIELDVUE(R) digital valve controllers for the project. The Emerson devices power PlantWeb by delivering information to the AMS software. PlantWeballows increasing plant reliability and availability.
Future implementations like valve response and friction diagnostics will provide predictive maintenance capability allowing scheduled repairs only when actually required. Using PlantWeb digital plant architecture with its FOUNDATION fieldbus approach, Emerson has delivered time and cost savings in installation, start-up and commissioning, enabling the station to commence operations in Autumn 2002.
Snam Rete Gas will achieve significant improvements and cost savings in maintenance and plant operations over the plant life cycle.About Emerson Process ManagementEmerson Process Management ( www.emersonprocess.com ), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power,food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Its brands include: PlantWeb(R), Fisher(R), Micro Motion(R), Daniel(R), Rosemount(R),DeltaV(TM), Ovation(R), and AMS.About EmersonSt. Louis-based Emerson ( www.gotoemerson.com ) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance andtools.
Sales in fiscal 2002 were $13.8 billion.PlantWeb, Fisher, Micro Motion, Rosemount, DeltaV, and Ovation are marks of Emerson Process Management. Other marks are property of their respective owners.
