Terminal Automation System
Introduction
Terminal automation system (TAS) is designedfor automation of product receipt, storage and shipping processes.
Scope of Automation
- tank farms;
- loading racks;
- jetties;
- rail terminals.
Actuated equipment
- stop valves;
- loading arms;
- field transit pumps.
Main Features
- remote control, control over process parameters and automated execution of oil receipt and shipping algorithms;
- automated oil receipt, storage and shipping processes;
- automated received/shipped oil quantity control;
- automated emergency shutdown of valves and pumps;
- loading arm control and monitoring;
- automated process equipment protection and emergency shutdown system;
- automated operation of utilities equipment;
- independent maintaining of optimum operation modes for process and utilities equipment;
- detection of equipment failures and operator command execution failures;
- visualization and registration of the main process variables and parameters characterizing equipment condition during normal operation, maintenance and commissioning;
- data processing and transmitting to telemetry systems;
- shipment planning;
- reporting;
- HMI / process visualization;
- event logging.
Structure
TAS is built on redundant PLCs, I/O servers, operator workstations and LANs.
Benefits
- Versatility
TAS supports numerous standard communication protocols, performs polling of remote devices and exchanges process information with third party systems.
- Functionality
TAS software enables individual setup of operator workstations to different access level and functionality, using uniform sources of information. It also provides remote access to any operator workstation.
- Compatibility
TAS is compatible with any third party systems via various communication protocols such as OPC, Modbus, IEC and other.
Block Diagram
