DOE plant extensions often operate in 90-day cycles, yet many facilities remain locked into long-term OEM support contracts. This post explains how flexible 90-day DCS support from IDS aligns with extension-based operations while reducing cost and risk.
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation, the role of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is pivotal. These systems serve as the nerve center for managing
In 2016, we were asked to build a customized Electrician & Instrumentation (E&I) technician control system training course. Many utilities are experiencing employee turnover as
In 2013, a large energy firm contracted us as to migrate the TDC 3000 control system running at one of their generating stations to the
A Midwest generating company selected us to upgrade the plant’s existing Automatic Dispatch System and Data interface of Switchyard Data. With the challenges caused by
During an unprecedented Texas storm in February 2021, we provided rapid response emergency support for a utility that enabled the utility to avoid loss of
In 2016, a large chemical manufacturer selected us to upgrade their plant’s existing HPM equipment with Honeywell Experion C300 controllers. They were facing challenges with
With the increase of renewable energy and decrease of large steam turbine power, frequency response has become a priority. Traditional droop response has become largely
A large electric utility needed assistance in providing hardware refresh services to their obsolete Experion control system to the latest Honeywell Experion hardware and software
Legacy control system components can lead to failures, unplanned outages, and long-term shutdowns. This is due to equipment that is no longer effective or even
