The company will install its PlantWeb digital plant architecture with the Ovation expert control system and AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager at the six-unit (6X135MW) coal-fired plant to be located in the Indian state of Orissa.

The captive power plant, which will ultimately generate 2,500MW, is part of phase 1 of JSPL’s six million tons per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant. Emerson is also providing its Scenario high-fidelity simulation technology.

Emerson, which is executing the project through its operations in India, must meet a timeframe: first equipment delivery is due seven months after the contract signing. The first unit is slated to come online in April 2010, followed by subsequent units at an interval of two months each.

For JSPL, Emerson’s PlantWeb digital architecture with the Ovation system will monitor and control each unit’s coal-fired boilers and balance-of-plant processes, as well as such common auxiliaries as the coal handling plant, ash handling plant, de-mineralization water plant and cooling water system. The Ovation system will also interface to each unit’s steam turbine, and all six units – as well as common auxiliary controls – will be integrated through Ovation’s multi-network technology.

In addition, Emerson will supply six of its Rosemount steam and water analysis systems (SWAS) for the new units, as well as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system. In all, Emerson’s automation solution, which will include a total of 75 Ovation redundant controllers and 106 workstations, as well as Rosemount Analytical transmitters, will manage approximately 61,000 I/O points.

Anil Khanna, executive director of JSPL, said: “As part of our rigorous selection process, we interviewed current Emerson customers around the globe, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. We chose Emerson based on the feedback we received, their ability to meet our tight deadline, significant power generation experience and strong regional presence.”

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