How a new large-scale CHP thermal power plant massively reduces investment and CO₂ through system integration.
A modern industrial power plant project: Following the transition from coal to gas-fired CHP, the operator now runs 8 engines with 16,000 hp each, generating 104 MW of electricity and 93 MW of thermal energy. The project saves 550,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents annually compared to coal-fired operation.
The transformation from coal to gas placed high demands not only on energy and process control but also on the integration of numerous heat meters into the existing Siemens S7 process control system. “Previously, every additional interface meant effort, costs, and risks during ongoing operations,” says the Head of Power Plant Automation.
By directly integrating the heat meters into the existing Siemens S7 system, investment costs for additional hardware and IT interfaces were significantly reduced. Continuous monitoring and control of all plant values is now centralized and fully automated.
System integration into existing process control technology is the lever for efficient transformation and sustainable cost reduction in power plant operations.
“Integration into our existing system was the key – we are not only saving costs but also managed the transition to gas without any friction.”
Customer since 2022
Thermal Power Plant
Bremen
Integration of heat meters into the existing Siemens S7 system
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