Emerson to Modernize Specialty Chemicals Plant with the Deltav(TM) Digital Automation System
System's "built for purpose" functionality will improve process availability
AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 7, 2011) - AkzoNobel Functional Chemicals is modernizing its production facility in Herkenbosch, the Netherlands, using Emerson Process Management's DeltaV(TM) digital automation system Version 11. The plant manufactures specialty chemicals.
The entire scope of this project includes modernizing the process control of 7,000 I/O by replacing outdated PLCs. The first phase of the project includes 600 I/O for batch-related processes to ensure S88 compliance, along with 250 I/O devoted to Emerson's DeltaV SIS(TM) process safety system for plant-wide safety management.
The "built for purpose" functionality of the DeltaV system takes advantage of the open standards of commercially available products (such as switches) and then adds functionality that allows the components to function like other parts of the system with plug-and-play capability and full lifecycle support. The integrated batch functionality and safety system further improves the safety and reliability of the plant.
AkzoNobel worked jointly with Emerson Process Management to modernize the plant, which was built in the 1950s and currently runs on a PLC-based control system.
"The DeltaV system will help AkzoNobel in Herkenbosch to meet tomorrow's manufacturing needs today. This integrated control and safety system will run our plant with an improved reliability from a process automation perspective," says Andreas Neumann, director of the Herkenbosch site.
Neumann adds, "The main driver for this investment is to replace the outdated PLC's together with Emerson. Emerson is the strategic partner for process automation within AkzoNobel,"
About the DeltaV Digital Automation System
The DeltaV Digital Automation System helps improve process manufacturing operations by harnessing today's predictive technologies in an easy, intuitive, and interoperable way to connect people, processes, and production. To learn more about the DeltaV system, go to www.deltav.com.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson 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, water and wastewater treatment, mining and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb(TM), Syncade(TM), DeltaV(TM), Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel(TM), Ovation(TM), and AMS Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and tools and storage businesses. Sales in fiscal 2010 were $21 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
Contact:
Joanne Salazar, Emerson Process Management
1 (512) 832-3448, Joanne.Salazar@Emerson.com
