Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR),
has been awarded a $76 million contract to automate a new 910-MW
generating unit at TAURON Wytwarzanie’s power station in Jaworzno,
Poland. The unit will provide new generating capacity that meets
stringent European Union emission targets.
Expected to go online in 2019, the clean-coal generating unit will be
based on ultra-supercritical technology, which enables highly efficient
electricity generation with low emissions.
“With the new unit, TAURON further strengthens its ability to provide
reliable, low-emissions power to the Polish grid,” said Edward Kasprzak,
vice president of Rafako, the project’s engineer-procure-construct
contractor. “Emerson’s power-industry experts have automated more than
100 ultra-supercritical units worldwide, and their capabilities for
managing complex automation and electrical projects will help us deliver
the full benefits of this technology.”
Emerson will serve as the project’s main automation contractor and main
electrical contractor, providing comprehensive design, engineering,
installation, commissioning, and start-up support services. The combined
role enables specialists at Emerson’s power engineering center in Warsaw
to streamline design and engineering activities, reduce the execution
schedule including commissioning and start-up phases, and help minimize
project risk.
TAURON will use Emerson’s Ovation™ control system to monitor and control
all major components of the new unit. This coordinated control will
enable faster ramp-ups, optimized production and flexible operation to
meet changing market demand.
Emerson’s Pervasive Sensing™ technology, including a broad range of
wired and wireless measurement instruments and analyzers, will help
plant personnel maintain a comprehensive view of the unit’s operations.
In addition, Emerson’s asset management and machinery health technology
make it easy to detect potential problems before they affect operations.
“Our industry and automation experts understand the challenges power
generators face in building and running ultra-supercritical units,” said
Steve Sonnenberg, president, Emerson Process Management. “Each project
provides new opportunities for our team to demonstrate not only our
technologies, but our design and engineering capabilities. We are
delighted that we can contribute to Poland’s ongoing program to enhance
its power-generating assets.”
This is one of several major power station contracts for Emerson in
Poland, including the new 1,075-MW, ultra-supercritical unit being
constructed at the Kozienice Power Station.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.EmersonProcess.com),
an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their
production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas,
refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, mining
and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The
company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific
engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Its brands include PlantWeb™, Syncade™, DeltaV™, Fisher®, Bettis™, Micro
Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel™, Ovation™ and AMS Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global
leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide
innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and
consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five
business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network
Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential
Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2014 were $24.5 billion. For more
information, visit Emerson.com.
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