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CenterPoint Energy, North Louisiana Expansion – Panola, Texas & Vernon,Louisiana
Design, programming and commissioning of PLC based compressor station control systems and emergency shutdown systems for two new compressor stations with gas turbine driven centrifugal compressor units. The control systems are based on the Allen Bradley ControlLogix platform with Allen Bradley RSView HMI software. The systems are designed for remote, unattended operation and provide automatic station start capability and pressure setpoint control. Project scope included control panel design and fabrication, PLC and HMI programming and on-site commissioning services.
Rockies Express Pipeline, REX West – Echo Springs, Wamsutter, Lost Creek, Wyoming & Turney, Missouri Compressor Stations
Configuration of control system software and commissioning of station control and ESD systems for four new compressor stations. The control systems are based on the Allen Bradley ControlLogix platform with Wonderware HMI software. The systems are designed for remote, unattended operation and provide automatic station start capability and setpoint control. Project scope included configuration, modification and testing of PLC and HMI software, integration of unit control systems with station controls, control system loop checks and on-site commissioning services.
Kinder Morgan, Station 204 Automation – Columbus Junction, Iowa
Design, programming and commissioning of a PLC based compressor station control system and emergency shutdown system for an expansion of an existing compressor station / gas storage facility. The system is designed to provide monitoring and control of 7 gas fired reciprocating compressors, 75 yard valves and 5 gas storage fields. The control system functionality includes flow and pressure control and monitoring, remote control of satellite compressor station and 99 operator configurable flow modes. The station control system is based on the Allen Bradley ControlLogix platform with Wonderware HMI software. The ESD system is based on the Siemens 545 PLC platform. The project scope included the integration of the new control system with existing flow computers, an upgrade of the existing PLC-based ESD system, control panel design and fabrication, PLC and HMI programming and on-site commissioning services.
Kinder Morgan, Station 214 Automation – Columbus Junction, Iowa
Design, programming and commissioning of a PLC based compressor station control system and emergency shutdown system for a grass roots compressor station. The control system is based on the Allen Bradley ControlLogix platform with Wonderware HMI software. The system was designed for remote, unattended operation and provides automatic station start capability and pressure setpoint control. Project scope included control panel design and fabrication, PLC and HMI programming and onsite commissioning services.
Kinder Morgan, Station 388 Control System Upgrade – Longview, Texas
Design, programming and commissioning of a PLC based control system for gas cooling and separation equipment which was installed at this existing facility as part of a storage capacity expansion project. The control system is based on the Allen Bradley Control - Logix platform with Wonderware HMI software. Project scope included control panel design and fabrication, PLC and HMI programming, integration of the new control system into the existing station control system and on-site commissioning services.
Central New York Oil & Gas, Stagecoach Storage Facility Control System Upgrade and Horsepower Addition – Owego, New York
Assessment and optimization of control systems for a compressor station and gas storage field. Control systems for station yard valves, the station ESD system, three electric motor driven centrifugal compressor units, a dehydration plant, and the gas measurement/control system are being reviewed and upgraded as part of this project. All of these systems are based on the Allen Bradley PLC5 platform. The project also includes programming and start-up of Omni flow computers for injection and storage wells. ENE is also serving as the control system consultant to facilitate integration of a new compressor unit control system with existing station and ESD control systems for the horsepower expansion project. The scope of services includes assessment and analysis, control system troubleshooting, modification of existing PLC programs, flow computer programming and on-site commissioning services.
Nicor Gas, Station 80 Unit Control System Upgrade – Ancona, Illinois
Design, programming, control panel fabrication and commissioning of PLC based control systems for three engine driven reciprocating compressor units. The control systems are based on the Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC with a Panelview touchscreen PC running RSView ME as the HMI. Control system functionality includes all start/stop sequencing, shutdown and alarm functions, speed control, air/fuel ratio control, ignition timing control and automatic load control. Calculations include fuel torque, compressor torque, horsepower, capacity, flow, loadstep and compressor efficiency. Units automated included one White Superior 12GT-825, one Enterprise HV8-C4 and one Enterprise HV12-C4.
Nicor Gas, Station 70 Unit Control System Upgrade – Pontiac, Illinois
Design, programming, control panel fabrication and commissioning of PLC based control systems for two engine driven reciprocating compressor units. The control systems are based on the Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC with a Panelview touchscreen PC running RSView ME as the HMI. Control system functionality includes all start/stop sequencing, shutdown and alarm functions, speed control, air/fuel ratio control, ignition timing control and automatic load control. Calculations include fuel torque, compressor torque, horsepower, capacity, flow, loadstep and compressor efficiency. Units automated included two Clark HRA-8Ts.
Kinder Morgan, Station 201 Unit Control System Upgrade – Herscher, Illinois
Design, programming and commissioning of a PLC based control system for an engine driven reciprocating compressor unit (Cooper Bessemer 10W330). The control system is based on the Siemens 545 PLC with a touch screen PC running Wonderware Intouch as the HMI. Control system functionality includes all start/stop sequencing, shutdown and alarm functions, speed control, air/fuel ratio control, ignition timing control and automatic load control. Calculations included fuel torque, compressor torque, horsepower, capacity, flow, loadstep and compressor efficiency.
Louisville Gas and Electric, Unit Control System Upgrade – Magnolia, Kentucky
Design, programming, control panel fabrication and commissioning of PLC based control systems for three engine driven reciprocating compressor units. The control systems were based on the Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC with FlexIO and a Panelview touchscreen PC running RSView ME as the HMI. Control system functionality included all start/stop sequencing, shutdown and alarm functions, speed control, air/fuel ratio control, ignition timing control and automatic load control. Calculations include fuel torque, compressor torque, horsepower, capacity, flow, loadstep and compressor efficiency. Units automated included five Cooper Bessemer GMV8s.
Louisville Gas and Electric, Unit Control System Upgrade – Muldraugh, Kentucky
Design, programming, control panel fabrication and commissioning of PLC based control systems for three engine driven reciprocating compressor units. The control systems were based on the Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC with FlexIO and a Panelview touchscreen PC running RSView ME as the HMI. Control system functionality included all start/stop sequencing, shutdown and alarm functions, speed control, air/fuel ratio control, ignition timing control and automatic load control. Calculations include fuel torque, compressor torque, horsepower, capacity, flow, loadstep and compressor efficiency. Units automated included two Cooper Bessemer GMV10s.
Kinder Morgan, Station 184 Unit Control System Upgrade – Sayre, Oklahoma
Retrofit of new PLC-based unit control panels on three TCV Clark engine/ compressor units. The project scope included the reverse engineering of the existing OEM pneumatic control panels, and defining functional requirements, design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of the new control panels. ENE also designed, installed and commissioned a new fiber optic Ethernet control network for the compressor station. The engine governor, the air manifold pressure & temperature, the ignition timing, gas cooler discharge temperature and all water and oil cooling PID control loops are integrated into the PLC’s. Each unit control panel is equipped with a dedicated touchscreen HMI operator interface running Wonderware for local control, operating data, statuses and alarm histories.
Kinder Morgan, Station 206 Unit Control System Upgrade – St. Elmo, Illinois
Detailed design, programming and commissioning of the software for a new retrofit unit control panel for a Cooper-Bessemer engine/compressor unit with gas cooling at a natural gas storage facility. The engine governor, the air manifold pressure & temperature, the ignition timing, gas cooler discharge temperature and all water and oil cooling control loops are integrated into the PLC. The unit control panel is equipped with a dedicated touchscreen HMI operator interface running Wonderware for local control, operating data, statuses and alarm histories.

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