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25.01.2010.
Djibouti - ABB 800xA DCS - integration of local subsystems








ABOUT THE PLANT
Boulaos is the largest powerplant in Djibouti operated by Electricité de Djibouti. It consists of a number of diesel generators controlled by various control systems.

ABOUT THE CONTROL SYSTEM
Generators G13-16 and G25 are controlled by eight ABB process controllers AdvantController 110. ABB IndustrialIT 800xA visualization presently supports monitoring and control of generators G13-16, G22 and G25. Extension is planned to cover remaining generators also.

ABOUT ORDER AND PROJECT
This order "Boulaos Power Plant - SCADA System Homogenization" comprizes the following delivery scope:

Site Works
• Establishing communication link between plantwide ABB Industrial IT 800xA DCS and G12/G17/G18 local control system - InTouch SCADA (OPC link),
• Establishing communication link between plantwide ABB Industrial IT 800xA DCS and G22 local control system - WOIS,
• Troubleshooting and modifications: DCS / GPS time synchronization, G22 process displays, IMS archiving and reporting,
• Survey and specifications for further control system upgrades and modifications.

OUTCOME
ABB 800xA visualization is enabled for presenting process data from additional 4 generators G22 and G12/G17/G18. Complete satisfaction of the client and end-user regarding completed site works is explicitly confirmed in a formal record.

INTEA - PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS
INTEA is present at Boulaos powerplant since 1999.
Total of ten orders for various DCS equipment and works awarded during that period, testify additionally of the client's satisfaction.

ABB DCS screen sample



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