< PreviousPRODUCTS 40 Utilities Middle East / August 2019 www.utilities-me.com — TXpand Rupture resistant transformer solutions Minimizes environmental impact Enhances safety Cost efficient impact Rupture resistant transformer tank expands absorbing energy from faults In case of unpredictable failures ABB TXpandTM: A new trans- former technology that en- hances safety for people and the environment PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY ABB’s latest innovation enables power transformer tanks to avoid rupture by expanding and absorbing energy during a major fault, protecting personnel, substations and the environment Transformers are rigid and strong assem- blies. But when extreme pressure builds up inside the electrical equipment, it can, in rare cases, lead to tank rupture, becoming a serious safety and environmental hazard. TXpandTM is a comprehensive solution that makes transformers more secure, similar to how crumple zones in cars redis- tribute the force of a collision and protect passengers. The technology is based on extensive analysis and modelling. It is built to make the most rigid areas within a transformer fl exible, the weakest ones stronger and include rupture points – to control the most unpredictable failures. Dry bushings and a conservator shutter valve complete these protective measures in addition to standard features such as pressure relief devices. ABB TXpandTM was developed in close partnership with Hydro Quebec, a Canadian utility with over 2,000 power transformers in operation reaching up to 765 kilovolts (kV). The concept was jointly tested at the utility’s facilities, creating a unique reference in the industry. A 200 mega-volt-ampere 330 kV trans- former tank was put to one of the harshest internal overpressure conditions in trans- formers connected to networks of up to 765 kV. Air was injected at 200 times the standard atmospheric pressure, equiva- lent to a major internal fault. It released 20 mega joules of energy. The test was successful. The tank ex- panded and absorbed the energy exactly as predicted, validating the concept of turning potential safety hazards into man- ageable events. It can protect the environ- ment by preventing oil spills and pollution. “Computer simulations still need valida- tion and the value of the full-scale real-life test on the TXpandTM technology proves it as a risk mitigation solution,” said Kr- zysztof Kulasek, Global Product Manager, ABB Transformers. “Power transformers, today, are safer to operate thanks to TXpandTM. The technology is an example of cooperation between manufacturers and users, applying innovation, technology and know-how to enhance reliability and safety of critical systems.” CK Atronik Rotork has increased the versatility of the CK range of modular electric valve actuators with the introduction of the CK Atronik, an intermediate level integral control option, pro- viding a ready-to-operate actuation solution to meet the standard requirements of many plant specifi cations. The CK Atronik control module houses a reversing contactor starter with mechanical and electrical interlocking, a proven and reli- able Rotork design for electric actuation. Con- nection to a suitable power supply is all that is required for local operation of the actuator. Digital microprocessor driven functionality delivers reliable motor control for isolating, regulating or modulating valve duties. Con- fi guration is simply achieved with on-board dual in-line switches. Integral local control se- lectors are provided, together with clear LED status indication of valve open, valve closed, valve moving and alarm. Mechanical valve position indication is also provided on the actuator gearcase. Options include analogue control for positioning, analogue feedback, additional relay and network bus connectivity. All CK modular actuators are environ- mentally sealed to IP68 (8 metres for 96 hours) as standard for long-term reliability in harsh operating conditions. Plug and socket connections for power, control and between modules assist swift site wiring and maintenance. Manual handwheel operation is independent of the motor drive and selected with a lockable hand / auto lever acting on a safe, low speed clutch. The CK Atronik control module houses a reversing con- tactor starter with mechanical and electrical interlocking The CK Atronik control module houses a reversing contactor starter with mechanical and electrical interlocking PRODUCT OF THE MONTH TXpandTM is a comprehensive solution that makes transformers more securePRODUCTS www.utilities-me.com August 2019 / Utilities Middle East 41 PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY The Mita Pitch System is a fl exible pitch solution for turbines up to 12 MW Mita-Teknik, a global provider of wind turbine control and pitch technology, an- nounced today the launch of its new gener- ation of blade pitch system for onshore and offshore wind turbines. The new Mita Pitch System has been designed to effectively minimize O&M costs, reduce downtime and improve productivity. The Mita Pitch System is a fl exible pitch solution for turbines up to 12 MW, which boasts a design life of 30 years. It has been designed to maximize the availability and performance of wind turbines, while applying minimum loads to the structure. High availability is ensured by fast commis- sioning, a Built-In-Self-Test scheme for on-the-fl y evalu- ation, simple maintenance procedures, and digitaliza- tion. Digitalization is an asset created by integrated CMS and intelligent algorithms collecting data of high ac- The Mita Pitch System curacy and veracity, providing the valuable data insights needed to support operation and maintenance planning. The system features a modular pitch de- sign with integrated drives, based on various standardized sizes of Hub Units, Blade Units, brushless PM Servo Motors, Asynchronous Servo Motors as well as energy storage based on either ultracapacitors or long life VRLA batteries. It is designed as an open system allowing OEMs to integrate their own software in the hub controller. The Mita Pitch System is the result of thousands of engineering hours and it underwent an extensive quality test pro- cedure, explains Thomas Andersen, CTO at Mita- Teknik: “The high quality of this product comes from a mix of excellent engineer- ing, top-shelf components and thorough testing procedures. Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has made a signifi cant step in advancing cable technology to enable more effi cient, reli- able and eco-friendly power transmission over long distances. After completing one-year qualifi cation testing in accordance with international standards, the Group introduces two new 525 kV extruded land cable systems, one qualifi ed with P-Laser and one with XLPE insula- tion. These cable systems are designed at a higher voltage level and with large conductor cross-sections to provide optimal technical solutions for long distance high power transmission with minimized land use. P-Laser is the fi rst 100% Prysmian P-Laser for reliable power transmission recyclable eco-friendly high-performance cable technology, utilising a ‘zero-gas’ pro- cess which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 30%. P-Laser is fully compatible with existing HVDC cables and accessories and has over 30,000 km manufacturing experience in other types of power cable networks. The P-Laser qualifi ed cable system employs a Prysmian in-house developed material, called HPTE (High Performance Thermoplas- tic Elastomer) with proven enhanced characteristics, name- ly increased thermal performance, higher intrinsic reliability and greater productivity, making it the best solution for HVDC transmission lines. P-Laser is the first 100% recyclable eco-friendly high-performance cable technology Honeywell MAXPRO Honeywell has announced a first-of- its-kind technology integration with Intel that will enable new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its MAX- PRO® connected security platform. The new security platform, which will support MAXPRO Network Video Re- corders (NVR) and Video Management Systems (VMS), will incorporate Intel® Vision products that enable advanced analytics, deep learning and facial recognition capabilities. These greatly enhanced security solutions will drive cost and time savings by significantly reducing false alarms. “Ensuring the security of commercial buildings and the safety of those within them has always been Honeywell’s top priority, and as a leader in the sector, we are well positioned to do so,” said Fahmi Jabri, general manager for Hon- eywell’s Commercial Security business, Middle East, Turkey and Africa. “With emerging technology like analytics, facial recognition and deep learning, Honeywell and Intel are connecting buildings and protecting people like never before.” Advances in security and surveil- lance technology have increased demand for high-definition video and imaging offered by Internet Protocol (IP) cameras. The video surveillance global market is estimated to exceed $68 billion by 2023. AI technology accelerates video pro- cessing power and improves detection Enhancing site security and operator productivity Flexible pitch solution for turbines up to 12MW Utilising a ‘zero-gas’ process which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 30%Manufacturers across the globe are digitising their operations in ways that include improve- ments to design, engineering, operations and mainte- nance. These companies are investing in digitization to achieve one common goal: increased productivity. In our company as well as in many others, the search is on for connected tools that can help to produce the same output with less input or increase output with the same level of input. Of course, one aims for the best of both, do more with less. In fact, our company is aggressively seeking to reap the productivity gains aff orded through digitization and then openly share the lessons that we have learnt through this process with the market. The way we’re doing it is to apply our own suite of new digital products to our internal manufacturing plants. We operate 200 manufacturing sites across the globe and we have selected 60 of them to begin imple- menting our digitalized products, tools and applica- tions at scale (i.e., the elements that make up the open EcoStruxure architecture). Many manufacturers fear that if they embrace the current digitization wave that they will need to spend signifi cant amounts of money ripping out old equip- ment and installing new. But this will not be the case for us in our own factories nor does it have to occur in any other factories. Digitization around an open architecture such as EcoStruxure builds on what we already have in place (which includes both Schneider Electric and non- Schneider Electric products) and allows us to deploy solutions that create more transparency so we can better automate, visualize and control our data. Our migration will involve taking steps to enhance our pro- ductivity. Our manufacturing and application engineers will work together with the support of some of our system integrator partners. Together they will implement the new technologies which will, in turn, boost productivity and provide us with the rapid payback we anticipate. Final Word IMPROVING PLANT PRODUCTIVITY No need to spend more ripping out old equipment, says Peter Herweck, Executive Vice President - Industry Business, Schneider Electric In our discussions with customers, we fi nd that many are concerned about the “fl ood” of data that will be cre- ated as a result of implementing digitized solutions. Many feel they already have an overabundance of data and have yet to possess the means to effi ciently interpret that data in a productive manner. However, our suite of new digitization tools does not focus on making data “big” but rather on making data “smart,” that is, leveraging pockets of data that actually help to solve business problems. The new tools are built around accessing only the relevant data and making it visible to operators in an interactive manner, automatic or manual where desired. An operator using a new EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor tool, for example, can use a common tablet or smart phone device that captures information from multiple sources. That information is then graphi- cally superimposed on the real-world environment in an augmented reality fashion. Data consisting of catalogs, wiring diagrams, manuals, troubleshooting steps and procedures—is made available to the operator, but only those portions of the data that are needed. This instant and easy access to relevant information helps to reduce operator and/or technician error. Digitization-driven advanced connectivity allows companies to develop new relationships with their cus- tomers. For example, equipment support might now be sold as an aff ordable and lucrative cloud-based service or they may engage in performance contracting or other new business model. New tools like EcoStruxure Profi t Advisor can also help drive the profi tability of operations. In this case, a combination of sensor-based data from process and fi nancial data can be used to calculate the cost and profi t points across industrial processes. This capability benefi ts not only executives but also operators, shift managers and plant managers. The intel- ligence in the app can automatically make the most prof- itable decision and then can report back to those users who are responsible for managing the particular process. Middle East Published by and © 2019 ITP MEDIA Group FZ-LLC. 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