Electrical equipment for a power plant and steel mill in a containerized design

Challenge
Complex automation for large-scale industrial facilities.
For a combined power and steel plant in Vietnam, the complete automation and control systems for numerous material-handling systems were to be implemented. Some of the machines were physically separated from one another and had to operate reliably around the clock under demanding industrial conditions. At the same time, the on-site installation was to be carried out as efficiently as possible in order to significantly reduce the effort required during commissioning.
Solution
Prefabricated container solutions with redundant control technology.

gefeba developed a modular solution based on specially equipped 20-foot containers. For nine systems, complete control cabinets—including operator consoles—were pre-assembled, wired, and tested at the factory. Other machines were equipped with compact control cabinet combinations installed directly at the system site. Highly available Siemens S7-412H and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems were used. Prior to delivery, all functions were tested under realistic simulation conditions as part of a comprehensive Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).

Result
Quick startup and high system availability.

Due to the high degree of prefabrication, on-site work was limited to a few connection tasks. This significantly reduced installation and commissioning times. The result is a highly available, centrally monitored automation solution that ensures reliable operation of the material-handling system under continuous industrial load.

Project Type
Automation & Switchgear for Material Handling
Services
Engineering, Electrical Design, Automation, Control Panel Construction, FAT
Technologies
Siemens S7-412H, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, TIA Portal
Solutions
9 control room containers, 81 control cabinets
Distinctive Feature
Prefabricated container solutions for rapid deployment
Operating Concept
Automatic operation via the control system or manual control

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We develop customized solutions—from analysis through the engineering phase to commissioning and support. Our focus is on maximum functionality, on-time delivery, and durability.

Our project work is supported by collaborations with leading technology partners such as Siemens, Rittal, B&R, and Proxmox, which provide the technological foundation for our project results and help expand them.

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