September 29, 2009 - GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms announced a packaged vertical industry solution for advanced boiler control based on Proficy Process Systems with PAC8000 controllers. This new solution optimizes the operation of utility boilers providing customers with sustainable benefits of reduced fuel costs and emissions lessening their environmental impact. The Boiler solution is a collection of pre-configured control strategies and screens that simplify the implementation and improve the operational efficiency of a boiler. Control strategies for Air Control, Fuel Control, Dual Fuel, O2/ CO Trim, Feed Water, Advanced Compensation Drum Level, and Automatic Blowdown are provided.
Sample operation screens that link to the control strategies are also provided thereby cutting the implementation time for System Integrators by up to 50 percent and enabling a simple and easy user interface for operators to monitor and control the boiler. Once installed and operational, the advanced boiler control system can typically save 3 to 5 percent in fuel usage per year, providing an ROI payback in 12 to 15 months. “With increasing pressure to improve operational performance, meet environmental specifications, and overcome rising energy costs, the Boiler industry solution is the answer Facility Managers are looking for,” said Rick Davis, Technical Operations Manager for GE Fanuc’s Process Solutions.
“The Boiler solution packages more than 30 years of experience in advanced control systems for boilers, delivering that benefit directly to our System Integrators and customers to ease system implementation and delivering optimized operation and savings in the running of customers’ boilers.”
About GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a joint venture between General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) and FANUC LTD of Japan, is an experienced high-performance technology company and a global provider of hardware, software, services, and expertise in automation and embedded computing. We offer a unique foundation of agile, advanced and ultra-reliable technology that provides customers a sustainable advantage in the industries they serve, including energy, water, consumer packaged goods, government & defense, and telecommunications. GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms is a worldwide company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and is part of GE Enterprise Solutions.
About GE Enterprise Solutions
GE Enterprise Solutions elevates customers' productivity and profitability with integrated solutions using sensors and non-destructive testing; security and life safety technologies; power system protection and control; and plant automation and embedded computing systems. Enterprise Solutions' high-tech, high-growth businesses include Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Security, Digital Energy, and GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. The business has 17,000 problem-solving employees in more than 60 countries around the world.