Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems let plant managers supervise operations, errors and faults from a single location. Good SCADA saves time and money, and it is the backbone of reliable operations and maintenance.
What SCADA does in a power plant
SCADA monitors and controls speed, temperature, load and equipment status across the plant. It helps operators keep power safe, reliable and efficient, and gives engineers the data they need to plan maintenance before something fails.
What it is made of
- Sensors and instruments on every critical system.
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and remote terminal units (RTUs).
- Communication networks linking the site to the control room.
- Master units and servers that store and present the data.
Modern, connected SCADA
Today’s internet-connected systems let teams monitor more of the plant than ever, including from remote locations. That matters on African sites far from OEM service hubs. Pair it with strong cyber security and clear alarm management so operators see what matters.
SCADA and O&M
USP&E designs monitoring into every plant from the start, so the O&M team inherits a plant it can measure. Learn more about our EPC and O&M.
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