Cement plant in Vietnam adopts latest digital technologies

Press release

Main data

Customer:	Tan Thang Cement
Site:	Nghe An province in Vietnam
Customer need:	Incorporating the latest Industry 4.0 technology into the new plant Integration of all plant systems
Application:	ABB Ability™ System 800xA with Integrated Process, Electrical Control and Telecommunication ABB Ability™ Knowledge Manager software for Information Management Expert Optimizer software for Advanced Process Control Various electrical equipment
Customer benefits:	Efficient, safe operation and a reliable electrical supply for all processes
Commissioning year:	2019

The investors in the Tan Thang Cement project are focused on incorporating the latest Industry 4.0 technology into the new plant. ABB Ability™, which is ABB’s cross-industry digital offering, will help to provide integration of all plant systems for efficient, safe operation and a reliable electrical supply for all processes.

“We are aiming to have the most modern cement production plant, equipped with the latest digital technology, that will help us to achieve our production and efficiency goals,” said Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan, General Director from Tan Thang Cement. “ABB is helping us to build a strong digital foundation for the systems at our plant, to help us succeed from our first day of production.”

ABB’s initial delivery included ABB Ability™ System 800xA DCS (Distributed Control System) to integrate control, electrical and communication systems for optimal visibility into all processes for stable production and efficent use of raw materials and energy. It also included ABB Ability™ Knowledge Manager and Expert Optimizer software, as well as basic communication and electrical system infrastructure and equipment.

This is followed-up by a 110kV AIS Substation (Air Insulated Substation), with a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system based on ABB Ability™ System 800xA for Power Control, as well as telecommunications, and High Voltage primary and secondary equipment to support the electrical infrastructure. ABB will also deliver power transformers, distribution transformers, an Intelligent Motor Control Center, Auxiliary Control Center, Emergency Diesel Generator, DC power supply, various field devices, and related commissioning services.