Control & Monitoring
The PLASCON® process control system has been developed to enhance the unique attributes of the in-flight plasma process. The process control system integrates the various elements of a complete PLASCON® system:
- PLASCON® Skid
- Waste feed system
- Plant Services:
- PLASCON® transformer/rectifier
- Argon Supply
- Oxygen Supply (if necessary)
- Caustic Supply
- Effluent Handling
The process is controlled via a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The process logic is engineered to satisfy the control functionality for each specific application. There are over 50 process parameters that are monitored on a continuous basis.
An operator friendly interface is provided by the use of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software package. New operators can be trained to operate PLASCON® in seven to ten days.
The process control system has been developed to enable safe, unmanned operation 24 hours a day and will execute an automatic shutdown sequence in the event that system control parameters are breached. An emergency shut down can be effected within milliseconds, whereas a soft (routine) shut down sequence will be completed within 5-10 minutes. Start up (from cold) takes no more then ten minutes. Trend data and fault diagnostics are logged on a continuous basis.
The control system is configured to permit remote monitoring from an appropriately configured PC via the internet or with a modem.
Control System Screen Display
System Control
Trend Screen
Set Points
For further information on the SCADA software used in the PLASCON® control system, visit the Citect Web Site.