Case Studies
Case Study 3: Upgraded Fermentation Tank Control System
The Challenge
A distillery required an upgrade to its fermentation process control system. With three new fermentation tanks, the existing controls lacked capacity, offered limited connectivity, and was unintuitive to use.
Our Solution
- PLC Upgrade: replaced existing controller with Allen Bradley PLC
- SCADA integration via industrial PC and touchscreen
- Expanded I/O capacity for 7 60,000 litre tanks
- Enabled IP/TCP connectivity for centralised monitoring
- New 15.6” touchscreen HMI running VTScada for control and monitoring
- Installation into existing control panel, with operator training and minimum downtime
The Results
- Expanded capacity from 4 to 7 tanks
- Real-time process visibility
- Centralised operator control
- Scalable system ready for expansion
- Increased reliability with modern hardware and SCADA
