Modification of Plant Controls
One Platform, One Solution – a comprehensive approach to controls
TTS’ Balance of Plant (BOP) control system solution is a programmable plant control system for new applications or as a replacement for an existing plant controller such as a distributed control system (DCS). Our BOP control system puts the controller, I/O platforms and communications on a common bus sharing all of the plant’s parameters. Typical systems include:
- Liquid Fuel Treatment/Forwarding/Storage
- Gas Fuel Compression
- De-Mineralized Water Treatment
- Plant Instrument Air
- Plant Cooling Water Systems
- Switchgear Interface
- Fuel Forwarding & Cooling/Treatment
Traditionally, the gas turbine control system was autonomous and connected to the rest of the plant via a communications link. With the advances in communications options, I/O types and the capabilities of programmable controllers, the gas turbine control system can be a fully integrated component in an overall balance of plant control system.
Clients see our work as a pragmatic approach to operational excellence – lowering operational risk. The full suite of benefits includes:
- Faster commissioning though dedicated control solutions
- Reduced training costs and improved operator productivity
- Heightened operator awareness of the plant’s overall operations
- Improved decision making
- Reduced programming, system checkout, and start-up hours
- Better root cause analysis, diagnostics, and overall operational analytics
- Reduced project risks and integration cost
- Shorten maintenance outages
- Reduced productivity losses with more accurate diagnostics
