State-of-the-Art Controls
In addition to mechanical upgrades, repairs and component replacements, an upgraded control system with automated processes is key to optimizing an aging system. With state-of-the-art controls and automation, you can realize:
Increased performance: Today’s control systems are able to process, communicate, distribute and display information much faster than yesterday’s systems, enabling operators to access data more easily and respond as needed. The latest software can optimize processes that increase plant operation productivity and efficiency.
Increased reliability: Automated processes ensure your system can deliver consistent performance when you need it, alleviating intermittent issues.
Increased financial performance: New control components are equipped with better technology that decrease the cost of ownership and reduce downtime, thereby increasing the return on investment.
Increased flexibility: Manufacturers of today’s control components provide hardware and software communication protocol options to monitor and control equipment for a seamless integration between various brands of equipment. Also, in the event of a plant expansion the owner is provided with many options that allow for a seamless integration into the existing control system.
System Health Analysis
System modernization begins with a thorough analysis which includes the following checkpoints:
- Operational challenges of the system including start-up, sequencing, part load, controls and stability
- Reliability issues including nuisance trips, equipment, component failures and start-up issues
- Repair downtime
- Plant performance data
- Historical data
- Maintenance and access issues
- Water quality analysis
- Filtration system
Stellar Energy will develop a tailored plan to modernize your system and help you achieve best-day performance with greater efficiency, reliability and profitability.
Know your risk.
If you are unsure of the age of your system components, let us do the work for you. Complete and submit this itemized checklist to get a clear picture of the overall lifecycle phase of your control system.
