Traditional Processes of Lead Electrical Integration

Process automation and power automation in the same plant have traditionally been kept apart due to a lack of common communication and design standards, as well as organizational variances between the various departments.

Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are microprocessor-based controllers for power system equipment. They can exchange information with the automation system and with one another to provide a comprehensive picture of the process or the power supply system's status. The IEC61850 communication interface is capable of handling this data via Ethernet with ease. Using standard communication connections, the same quantity of data between plant devices will require

Consider a small oil platform with a 10-bay medium-voltage electrical system that is typical of this type of facility. Depending on the workload, as many as 980 connected connections may be required for signalling between bays, to/from the automation system, and for other purposes. The bandwidth and cost-effectiveness of this technique are severely constrained when taking into account the enormous number of protocols that are now accessible. As a result, solutions may have to be implemented project-by-project or even device-by-device. Furthermore, many systems imply multiple databases, additional engineering tools, several operator stations, and more system administration and maintenance.

Improving operator effectiveness

Many offshore platform and FPSO operators utilize a variety of communication protocols, such as Modbus and Profibus, and this barrier is an expensive reality. If a device needs to be incorporated into the control system, a solution tailored to that specific device may be required. A lot of hard wiring will be required to transfer data like valve locations and heat alerts between the process automation system and the power automation system.

This obstacle can be overcome by merging process automation and power automation into the same plant control system, which is known as electrical integration. In comparison to hardwired systems, this integration uses devices with IEC 61850 interfaces to communicate control and power data, saving up to 30% on cabling expenditures. As a result, a single automation environment is created, encompassing control of process equipment as well as protection, control, and monitoring of substation equipment and power transmission and distribution. Incorporating the process automation system with the electric power automation system allows for a unified approach in engineering and operations.

Cost Savings From Electrical Systems

Electrical integration has the potential to generate savings of millions of pounds, depending on whether it increases production or reduces running expenses. Redundancy is supported by IEC 61850 interfaces as well, making the power and control system more resilient to faults. Various parts of the integrated power and control system will need to be substituted or replaced during the course of an oil and gas platform's lifetime. The system may need to be extended or modified over time to accommodate additional components from the same or different manufacturers. Regardless of the changes, compatibility must be preserved. IEC 61850's data structure was created with this goal in mind.

One drawback of this integrated system approach is that IED attributes, such as parameter settings, are managed by tools specific to each IED manufacturer. This means that using IEDs from several vendors will increase the number of tools needed to support the system.

Collaboration across the board

Shipyards are collaborating more closely than ever before with industry partners who can develop the new technologies and reliable system solutions they require. Van der Leun China provides a variety of cutting-edge, highly capable, and dependable solutions for detecting, analysing, and responding to -all operations.

Shipbuilding and modernisation projects are less risky when Electrical System Integration is used. The fundamental goal of electrical system integration (LSI) is to guarantee that new or upgraded mission systems are delivered on time, on budget, and according to specifications, ensuring that a vessel's warfare or mission capacity is maintained throughout its projected life cycle.

What does Van der Leun offer…

As global economic and security concerns take on a more marine dimension, shipyard capabilities remain a critical imperative for the world's major nations' fleets; the role of marine forces is growing, expanding, and becoming increasingly complicated. Van der Leun China has an established track record in program management and system engineering, having worked on a variety of projects as a lead electrical system integrator and even a prime contractor. Our engineering capabilities, together with our extensive knowledge, enable us to provide you with the most comprehensive solution. We take the time to understand your needs, and then work with you to develop a custom solution that meets both your goals and your business processes exactly.

Governments are collaborating more closely than ever before with industry partners who can develop the new technologies and reliable system solutions they require. Van der Leun China provides a variety of cutting-edge, highly capable, and dependable solutions for detecting, analysing, and responding to threats-all operations.

Reducing the risk

Shipbuilding and modernisation projects are less risky when Lead System Integration is used. The fundamental goal of lead system integration (LSI) is to guarantee that new or upgraded mission systems are delivered on time, on budget, and according to specifications, ensuring that a vessel's warfare or mission capacity is maintained throughout its projected life cycle.

We at Van der Leun China, without doubt, accepts responsibility for the administration and execution of all actions required to define, procure, install, test, and validate commercial, merchant, offshore, work vessels-combat system-related items so that the required capabilities are proven to perform according to client expectations in its capacity as lead electrical system integrator.

This includes all aspects of the commercial, merchant, offshore, work vessels mission system's - functional, technical, and physical integration (CMS, data link radar, optronics, sonar, ESM, ECM, navigation, communication, and so on) as well the platform's functional, technical, and physical integration (the vessel).

Multi-site development, cultural differences, subcontractors partners, fixed time/fixed date contracts, overall coordination, and risk management are only some of the operational, technical, and industrial changes that have added complexity to systems integration programs during the previous few decades. Van der Leun China has a track record of success in this field.

A single point of contact is essential for the success of any project.

Van der Leun China provides a single point of contact for the project execution, reducing expenses while increasing the dependability and performance of your installation. Van der Leun China can provide you with partial or complete system integration, including consulting, engineering, and purchasing, as well as installation and commissioning. Our project managers have worked on projects involving complicated system integration all across the world, and they always meet deadlines when given realistic planning parameters.

We understand the necessity of system reliability, conformance, and efficiency like no one else as a electrical systems integrator. You will make the proper option in terms of quality and value by selecting us a single trustworthy partner for the entire electrical package, which begins with electrical system integration. We can provide entire or partial system integration for a variety of marine projects, thanks to our expertise in electrical system integration.

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