More robust and more reliable control system for GMD, all future upgrades of the control system are executed online, one common source for all GMD system data

Boosting production capacity by 75 % for world's largest, most technologically advanced alumina refinery

Creating world’s largest tunnel ventilation system with highest levels of reliability and energy efficiency

Cost-effective evolution of DCI System Six to 800xA at Sumitomo's Genk site, Belgium

Simpler troubleshooting and safer work environment with all functions and sensors integrated into one system

Automation for milk reception, pasteurization and for monitoring and control while transferring milk, cream and butter milk from reception tanks to packaging machines

Increased control system utilization maximizes business value by turning data insights into direct action

650 drives and other electrical components connected to the control centers across the Atlantic, detecting errors before they become problems

Project improves end to end production visibility and helps digitalize operations using ABB Ability™ Data Analytics Platform for metals

Procontrol P13 with a current HMI solution averts total control system replacement.

Uninterrupted production, effective operations and safety with a revamp of the plant's process, electrical and safety control system

The new control software improves reliability, usability, performance and uptime for AST Terni sendzimir mill

ABB has upgraded the complete human machine interface (HMI) system at the Swanbank E power station.

TEPCO Fuel & Power, Incorporated to upgrade the control and input/output systems for the Futtsu liquefied natural gas receiving terminals, one of the largest and most important LNG terminals in Japan.

Duvha power station is a six unit, coal-fired power plant operated by the South African electrical utility, Eskom, with a total installed capacity of 3,600 megawatts (MW).

Modernizing the systems and ensuring long-term availability of spare parts

Structured and well-planned maintenance makes costs low and predictable, upgrades implemented on schedule

ABB’s power infrastructure solution and critical services monitoring system help support NEXTDC in achieving the highest possible levels of reliability and resilience from the data centres they design and build, as they deliver on their brand promise to provide their customers with a 100% uptime guarantee.

Modernization project helps future-proof production for Slovenia-based steelmaker’s sendzimir mill

Integrated solutions for power and automation control, plant optimization and application know-how

Stabilization of horizontal wells with gas lift is achieved by a novel dynamic feedback control solution using the production choke at the wellhead. The production choke is controlled by an AC 800M ABB controller via the Siemens DCS system

Coordination of multiple refinery utilities to implement optimal power plan

Improved availability and safety, six large AC drives with specially manufactured motors and a unique redundant power supply

Processing wet seaweed to dry powder as food ingredient only takes 24h

Securing plant's continuity and availability, ensuring future availability of spare parts

Complete virtualization of all HMI servers to better manage operating system and application updates

HMI upgrade for central information management, data acquisition and reporting

The new system has a number of advantages and is far easier to get used to for new operators

A single window into process automation, field device engineering and maintenance

ABB migrates state-of-the-art control technology into one centralized control room. The high performance HMI and the innovative Extended Operator Workplace will ensure efficiency and quality at the site.

ABB Paper Machine Optimization Services to diagnose runnability issues and improve efficiency on two aging paper machines

The new mill will have the tools needed to achieve peak productivity and quality by identifying potential problems and providing recommendations to correct them.

Demonstrated compliance with SIL, new standards implemented, target SILs of several SIFs reduced

Extending control system's life for one of the world's most effective and sustainable hydropower stations

Consulting services provide sound engineering judgment on where to concentrate expensive resources and money

First delivery of on-board DC grid system, including all power, propulsion, automation and advisory systems

The first cruise vessel to utilize ABB's energy management system EMMA™ to reduce investment and operational costs, optimize vessel performance

System 800xA and MP200 controllers upgrade with minimal production interruption and quick ramp-up to nominal capacity

Automation Sentinel enables cost-effective system evolution

This case study demonstrates how easily the Procontrol P13 control system can be augmented with the latest HMI and IT technologies.

Demonstrating to the regulatory authorities that batch reaction process risks are being managed appropriately

Greater confidence in the plant’s current program to minimize cyber security risks; customized, detailed action plan that identified and prioritized new mitigation actions; improved understanding of cyber security issues and proactive ways to prevent security breaches

ABB's quality control system helps make innovative, sustainable tea bag paper production possible, providing significantly improved CD control – over 50% for basis weight and 20% for moisture

Besides the protection upgrade and 800xA electrical integration project package executed within 10 days, ABB also provides automation and electrification support from a remote operation center

Smooth integration of Vacha II station into the hydro power cascade while maximizing yield, and minimizing the need for human attention with remote operation

World-class operator environment helps react quickly in the event of a problem and prevent expensive downtime

Improved productivity of the plant’s original design by 15 %, increased energy efficiency by 25 %

ABB was awarded a contract from GDF Suez to retrofit the control system of the Hazelwood Power station.

Implementing a world-class CMMS automates and streamlines maintenance, reduces costs, increases reliability and productivity by 30%

Thickness deviation, off-gauge length, speed/tension control accuracy, availability etc. met and exceeded the contractual values

Supplying a Symphony® Plus automation solution for a 320-megawatt fuel-fired power plant

System 800xA automation platform now incorporates quality and energy management, with History database for continuous optimization of all processes

Migration of the HMI to ABB's flagship 800xA v6 and controllers to the latest AC800M models, Quality Control Systems and paper machine drive system upgrades

Systems supplied by a competitor over a decade earlier replaced with no interruption to the daily production

A three year project to upgrade the controls and drives on the press

Thorough preparation resulting in minimum downtime for Zeolite production unit

Thorough preparation resulting in minimum downtime for Zeolite production unit

Complying with Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) requirements to safeguard facilities and information

Reduced cycle times on product grade changes, stabilized additive levels, fewer sheet breaks, lower chemical costs, reduced paper quality variation

A holistic view of Process Safety Management (PSM) system for reduced risk of incidents or loss of production

A Swedish paper mill brings together experts across disciplines and locations through ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations

ABB is unique in handling technically challenging third-party system modernizations without operation shutdown

A fully automated, customizable lubrication oil blending plant with a production capacity of 270 million liters a year

Detailed report on control system security in one man-week, fast resolution for important security issues, foundation for comprehensive cyber security plan

Two companies that recently upgraded their aging Infi 90 Symphony Plus systems are Huaneng Group and Shandong Zhonghua Power.

ABB has upgraded with state-of-the-art features the 22-year-old turbine control systems at the Harper Lake solar thermal power plant in the Mojave Desert, California.

Domtar’s integrated pulp and paper mill in Hawesville, Kentucky, USA has a production capacity of 596,000 short tons across two paper machines.

IT virtalization and system upgrade with five redundant servers, four ABB AC 800F controllers and 8 operator stations running on thin clients. Integration of System 800xA into SAP ERP is in progress.

Modernizing pneumatic control to a cost-effective DCS: "It has opened windows into our plant that we never had"

Analyzing system performance and control loops improves quality, throughput and costs

Future-proof maintenance for public facilities and residential heating thanks to ABB DCS life cycle management program

Increases equipment and process reliability thanks to better visibility into service activities and preventive maintenance

Advanced grinding technology with GMD system health checks, on-demand remote support and condition monitoring unlock real value at African gold mine

ABB Advanced Services powered by ServicePort help improve performance of the world's largest Harmony DCS

Electrical upgrades and digital automation based on ABB Ability System 800xA help make ore extraction process more efficient and safe

ABB has a unique capability to carry out third party system modernizations on-line, with no interruptions to production

Upgrade from Contronic P to the Freelance DCS to support unmanned operation

Automation system upgrade with fast I/O, automatic flatness control for world class quality foil 1/6th the thickness of a human hair

Accelerate problem-solving thanks to ABB ServicePort ensures quality for food packaging products

ABB's digital solutions will help double the capacity of KAZ Minerals’ sulphide ore processing plant based on ABB Ability MineOptimize framework.

Total automation solutions based on Advant DCS evolution to 800xA and the first integrated safety system based on Safeguard 3000

The very first integrated MP200 based safety systems evolution to 800xA, Fire & Gas system, HVAC, sequence, subsea, wellhead control, power management

A deeper look at critical components, using data for faster response and less downtime

Controllers preserved, new HMI and data management improve plant supervision and productivity

Advanced services powered by ABB ServicePort reduce product quality variability by 10 - 20 % and save costs

Fully automated facility extends quality control all the way from fish food to the final delivery.

Extending equipment life and support for additional 12 years

Future-proof maintenance for public facilities and residential heating thanks to ABB DCS life cycle management program

Backward compatibility and investment protection with step by step system evolution

Migration without a hitch, saving 40 % of the cost

Comprehensive view of plant cyber security status, better risk mitigation against a cyber attack, enhanced control system security to be on par with overall facility security, tighter security procedures

An ABB control system migration at a waste-to-energy plant in the Netherlands will ensure state-of-the-art plant control for at least another 10–15 years.

DCS evolution enhances installation, supports future needs, including smart grid utility requirements

DONG Energy selected ABB to supply Symphony Plus for the automation system for their Avedøre Power Plant Unit 1.

Replacements in stages to ensure no interruptions to the production schedules

Continuous support is used to assist mills with solving problems, software modification, enhancement and tuning drive systems

End-of-life issues and aging equipment left this major gas supplier vulnerable to cyber attack

TKS press retrofit in parallel with daily production, with no loss of production capacity

ABB Ability™ System 800xA upgrade, Advanced Digital Services and ABB Pulp and Paper Care agreement for Port Townsend Paper Company

Optimizing maintenance to improve overall plant reliability

ABB helps FPC Papeles Chile to break production records by stabilizing process and quality with L&W Freeness Online.

Mill finds cost-effective new ways to receive optimization services to match their need for streamlined operation

Comprehensive analysis of product lifecycle, customer spare parts and local ABB parts availability improves lifecycle management, reduces risk

Assessment of assets and operating practices across the customer’s utilities network

ServicePro identifies and helps resolve recurring equipment problems, eliminates the need for monthly reporting

Using Process Hazard Review (PHR) revalidation for continuous improvement in process safety

Protecting the intellectual property investments achieved in many years and evolving to latest technology

Boosts yield and productivity for top Indian steelmaker

56% improvement in pulp quality, standardized solutions based on model predictive control and soft sensors can now be offered to other pulp mills

Many medicines can be destroyed by storage and transport at the wrong temperature. How proper monitoring solutions from ABB support best practice

One step closer to a site-wide fully integrated automation system

ABB helps reduce risks to meet regulatory requirements and find cost savings

Minimized manual reporting, increased flexibility, automatic feedback and reduced downtime

Critical knowledge retention and increased batch production capability after DCS upgrade

With 800xA, it is easier for operators to monitor and manage many aspects of plant production with significantly more information

Upgraded mine hoists were put back to service several months ahead of schedule:

Largest power generation company in Singapore, chose Symphony Plus S+ Operation human machine interface.

Migration from Advant Master to System 800xA enabling to retain existing MP200 and AC450 RMC controllers without changes. Novelis also signed a long-term, tailored service contract.

ServicePro reports cut time needed to pinpoint ABB equipment, reducing reactive maintenance. "Other companies don’t even have anything close to it."

25% increase in throughput, 20% better availability, 50% less manpower costs

Preserving knowledge by evolving the system instead of simply migrating

Upgrading the control system of the longest autoclave of its kind in the world - with minimal disruption to production

ABB was responsible for complete system design, engineering, project management, testing, installation supervision, and commissioning of the Symphony Plus rack family modules from Infi90 block I/O system.

ABB has been awarded a contract by China Chengda Engineering Co. Ltd. to supply Symphony® Plus for a new combined cycle power plant located at Bhola district

The existing plant consists of 2 units of 125 MW capacity, commissioned in 2006. ABB has completed the upgradation of these units in the first quarter of 2015 to the Symphony Plus platform through seamless stepwise migration approach.

Hawaiian Electric selects Symphony Plus for modernization of the boiler control systems for Unit 8 and 9 of their power plant located at Honolulu.

Operator environment upgrade for trend data, asset monitoring and information management, Freelance controllers retained

Most profitable mine with seamless integration of water management, crushers, conveyor belts, skip loading, concentrator and pumping stations

Optimized steel casting processes for world's largest two-strand vertical continuous casting system

Multisystem integration over a wide geographical area

Remote-enabled monitoring via ABB ServicePort helps achieve 100% availability

Preventive services ensure accurate monitoring of system configuration and parameters via ABB ServicePort

Evolution of a MOD 300 system to 800xA and upgrading it continously over the years with control system extension at the Dorog Site

Intelligent data access with Smart Client, TRIO I/O migration to S800 I/O, Automation Sentinel Maintain Plus subscription and remote diagnostic services

Controlling five production suites as well as the bulk storage and finished goods storage facilities, integration with the packaging machinery and MOM software integration with Oracle ERP.

"9 integrated plants, one clinkerization plant, 25 grinding units, seven bulk terminals and overall operations spread across different countries – Bahrain, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates – optimized for maximum production and operating efficiency."

A raft of operational and cost benefits for the site’s desalination plant

No Description

Automation Sentinel enables cost-effective system evolution

Modernizing pneumatic control to a cost-effective DCS: "It has opened windows into our plant that we never had"

Process automation and power management systems for 10 of Petrobras’s 12 refineries in Brazil with Integrated process and electrical systems, high-speed load shedding

Service tools cut time needed to identify and address equipment issues by 55%

Data analytics solves a steelmaker's puzzle about inconsistent coil laying pattern on a conveyor.

Smooth integration of Vacha II station into the hydro power cascade while maximizing yield, and minimizing the need for human attention with remote operation

Upgrade from Contronic P to the Freelance DCS to support unmanned operation

Hardware and software upgrades performed without interrupting production, new libraries and process graphics, faster operation, many cost and operational benefits thanks to virtualization

Redundant system enables safe and highly reliable service, easy switching between operating modes and energy efficiency insights

Minimized manual reporting, increased flexibility, automatic feedback and reduced downtime

Operator environment upgrade for trend data, asset monitoring and information management, Freelance controllers retained

With 800xA, it is easier for operators to monitor and manage many aspects of plant production with significantly more information

Just the right control solution size and price for keeping a better check on processes – both in Sweden and China

Critical knowledge retention and increased batch production capability after DCS upgrade

New way of connecting PLC objects and its signals to System 800xA reduces engineering time by 50%, results in a much tighter integration than with traditional solutions and allows to retain plant investment in existing hardware

Maestro-UX retrofit without Reverse Osmosis plant shutdown, integration of Symphony Melody DCS to allow common operation, plant management system upgrade