Industry: Petrochemical industry
Name: Centralization of management of production units at bl. 67
Customer: Slovnaft, a.s.
Description:
Description: This Chemical Process Control reference showcases a major project for the customer for Chemical Process Control. We delivered the design, engineering, supply and implementation of an automatic technological process management system (ASRTP). The system manages production across a total of 5 production units of the refinery.
The project was among our larger contracts in control centralization for the petrochemical industry. It required unifying previously separate operational units into a single integrated system for chemical process control.
The Distributed Control System (DCS) chosen for the technological process was the Honeywell TDC 3000. It came with all necessary accessories, plus technical and software equipment. This system is among the proven solutions used in demanding petrochemical operations worldwide. It offers high reliability, redundancy, and room for future expansion.
As part of the project, we also relocated operator consoles to a common control room. This addition came alongside the design and installation of the new control system. Together, these changes significantly simplified operation and monitoring of all five production units from a single location. Good chemical process control depends on operators having a comprehensive overview of the entire operation, allowing faster response to deviations and an overall increase in safety and efficiency.
The scope of the solution also included replacing the [gas detection system](https://www.intechcontrol.sk/en/gas-and-fire-detection-systems-in-industrial-environments-references/) control panel. This upgrade ensures early identification of hazardous gas leaks and immediate warnings for personnel. We also upgraded the Neumann communication system, further strengthening reliable process control across the site. This improved the reliability of data transmission between different parts of the technology.
We carried out the entire project with a focus on minimizing production downtime. This required careful planning of each migration step and close cooperation with the customer’s operational staff. Thanks to this control centralization, the customer significantly reduced operating costs and increased production reliability. It also prepared them for further automation development within their production capacities.
This reference confirms our long-standing experience and expertise. We deliver complex Chemical Process Control centralization projects across the chemical industry.
