Applications
of SCADA:
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems have a
wide range of applications. SCADA technology is widely used where the process
systems spread in wide range of area away from control center. These process
system applications require control, monitor and frequent intervention for
better operation of the system. In these applications the process system can be
controlled by Master Station through two way communication. Control
applications of SCADA includes opening and closing switches, circuit breakers,
valves, and starting and stopping of the motors etc.
Applications
in power plant control:
A group of Hydro and Gas generation plants are to be started when
the load demand exceeds the generating capacity, these plants are considered as
peak load plants because these plants can start in no time and deliver power to
the grid. These plants will be located in the remote locations. These plants
can be controlled by opening and closing the valves of the turbine so that they
can deliver the power in peak conditions and can be kept on standby during
normal load conditions.
Applications
in Oil and Gas Industry:
Many process control parameters and equipments such as fluid
measurement equipment, gathering systems and pumps which are spread over the
wide area in the field. Control and monitoring applications include turning on
and off the motors and pumps, gathering meter information of various process
parameters (pressure, viscosity, flow rate..) continuously and takes certain
decisions. This can be done through SCADA systems which monitor and control the
processes.
Applications
in pipelines:
Pipelines carrying oil, gas, chemicals and water which are located
at varying distance from the plant needs continuous monitor and control.
Control includes opening and closing of valves, starting and stopping the
pumps. Monitoring the flow rate, and other parameters to avoid leakage in
the pipelines by acquiring the data and carrying out suitable controls if
required through SCADA systems
Applications
in Power Transmission:
Electrical power transmission which is spread over thousands of
kilometers can be controlled by opening and closing of the circuit breakers and
other functions, this is done in master control substation which can control
the other substations through SCADA systems.
Application
in Irrigation system:
Irrigation systems which are spread over wide area can be
controlled by closing or opening the valves, gather the meter values of amount
of water supplied and can control from the master station if required.
