Creating an environment of optimised and efficient operations
ABB’s power generation business offers complete lifecycle support for the products and systems we deliver. From design and installation to the decision to retrofit, upgrade or replace, ABB is there to support your systems.
With the largest installed base of control systems in the world, ABB can provide professional system integration and project management to ensure safe, reliable and economical operation for power plants and water utilities.
We create an environment of optimised and efficient operations by combining innovative products, power generation-specific solutions and the latest IT technology, delivered by the industry’s most experienced engineering staff.
CASE STUDY
Strategic alliance with WA Water Corporation delivers so much more
18 months into a five year strategic alliance agreement with the Water Corporation of Western Australia, ABB has, amongst other projects, successfully completed the MicroSCADA transition to the new State-wide Operations Centre, enhancing the monitoring and remote control of the state's water distribution network.
The growth of the ABB team, from 8 to 30 full time employees, is helping the Water Corporation clear a backlog of works that are improving the reliability of water supply, while work continues on several other major projects including the upgrade of the G&AWS (Goldfields) radio communications network.
The Integrated Control Engineering (ICE) alliance was established to deliver SCADA integrated control engineering services, including the integration of the high profile Perth Saltwater Desalination Plant at Kwinana into the state water network. Ongoing maintenance of the SCADA and communications system, vital to its continued operation, is also included in the alliance agreement.
The Water Corporation selected ABB to leverage off its global experience and expertise in water technologies and for the potential additional value added services that ABB can provide. Through embracing an alliance approach to business, the Water Corporation is well on its way to meeting its ultimate goal of a fully integrated automation system, and through improved communications from remote locations, is looking to further improve the efficiency and reliability of the water supply.
The Water Corporation provides water and wastewater services to thousands of households, businesses and farms in towns and communities spread over 2.5 million square kilometres.
ABB, under the ICE alliance agreement, looks forward to further establishing the ongoing relationship, to jointly develop advanced applications, such as water leakage monitoring systems, operator simulators, asset management and demand forecasting.
Did you know?
ABB’s major replacement of Yallourn power station’s instrumentation and control systems is nearing completion. The works have contributed to the achievement of record power production for the station over the past years and through improved efficiency, have also assisted in reducing emissions to the environment.
Innovation
ABB automation and electrical systems help increase the efficiency of power plants and extend their lifespan. ABB is also the biggest supplier of equipment to generate wind power and of equipment needed to feed electricity into the distribution network at minimal loss.
Did you know?
ABB’s Optimax Combustion Optimizer software helps power plants to reduce harmful NOx emissions by 5 to 35 percent.