Evonik, Hanau: Control system modernization with SIMATIC PCS neo and implementation of MTP
Evonik, Hanau: Control system modernization with SIMATIC PCS neo and implementation of MTP
Chemicals
Evonik Industries AG
Essen Germany
Plants that produce fine and specialty chemicals
require more flexibility than ever before. There is a very strong trend
in the market toward shorter innovation cycles and more specific adaptations of
product portfolios.
This also applies to the Evonik plant in Hanau, Germany.
That’s why Evonik wanted to implement a plant concept that would allow them to
quickly and easily prepare and expand plant sections for a new test.
Evonik wanted to implement the latest generation of process control technology in their plant, which enables new methods of collaboration. Also, a modular approach with Module Type Package (MTP) was required, to flexibly expand the plants and adapt them to specific customer requirements.
To implement this concept, Evonik is
relying on Simatic PCS neo process control system from Siemens. It already supports the concept of
modular production with MTP technology and convinces with its flexibility.
Plant sections can be connected with just a few clicks and a minimum of
mechanical modifications: Plug in, set the parameters, and go.
DCS solution based on SIMATIC PCS neo and MTP
The web based technology of SIMATIC PCS neo and the flexibility of MTP to connect standardized interfaces of different OEM and machine builders enable Evonik to act very flexibly
With our plant, we want to be a pioneer for innovation and further advance the topics of digitalization and Industry 4.0. SIMATIC PCS neo has made the pilot plant fit for a flexible future.
Stefan Handel, Project Manager, Evonik
Latest generation of process control technology provides flexible and modular engineering due to open and flexible architecture
Plant is now well prepared for upcoming standards such as package unit integration with MTP
Compared to the previous solution, a new process or plant section can be configured much faster
Better cooperation worldwide: Multiple users can now work on a project simultaneously, allowing them to parallelize engineering and
efficiently commission individual plant sections