Prime Controls Deploys PlantPAx To Take El Paso Water Utilities by Storm

Armando RenteriaChief Information Officer El Paso Water Utilities

Severo BorregoI&C ManagerEl Paso Water Utilities

Trinidad CruzRegional Account ManagerPrime Controls

El Paso Wastewater Plants

Customer Challenges

Customer Goals and Decisions

Solutions

Q & A

Agenda

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El Paso Water Utilities Wastewater Plants

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ROBERT BUSTAMANTE WWTP

Built in 1923 Capacity 27.7 MGD Serves Central El Paso Siemens 505 PLC 1500 I/O Points

HASKELL R. STREET WWTP

Built in 1991 Capacity 39 MGD Serves East, Southeast, Lower Valley ABB Symphony 1950 I/O Points

El Paso Water Utilities Issues and Challenges

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ROBERT BUSTAMANTE WWTP

Control System Hardware Failures Difficulty Supporting Outdated Hardware and Software Control System Software Incompatible with Microsoft OS Serial I/O Network Issues Difficult to Troubleshoot, Multiple Process Area Shutdowns Lack of Redundancy Expansion Capabilities Limited or Not Available Difficulty Upgrading Control Systems in a Timely and Cost Effective Manner

HASKELL R. STREET WWTP

El Paso Water Utilities Goals-Technical Requirements

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Control System with Robust Hardware Redundant Local and Supervisory Control Open Architecture with Modbus Interface to OEM PLCs Version Control, Change Comparison and Automatic Backups Historian Server for Critical Data and Reports Standard Software, Hardware, and Programming Across Several Plants Consistent Control System Design Standards Improved Plant Automation and System Security Minimized Spare Parts and Software Standardized Training for Operations and Maintenance Personnel Ability to Run Plant Locally

El Paso Water Utilities Goals-Project Requirements

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24-Hour Support via Secured Cellular Remote Access or Onsite Fast Track Project Delivery Minimal Shutdown Time Additional Automation for Optimization of Plant Processes Turn-key Project Delivery

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El Paso Water Utilities Project Solutions

Rockwell Allen-Bradley Hardware and Software Redundant ControlLogix Hardware and FactoryTalk SE Servers Ethernet Device Level Ring (DLR) for Remote I/O Chassis Kepware Modbus OPC Server to Communicate to other PLCs AssetCentre with Disaster Recovery for Version Control and Scheduled

Backups FactoryTalk Historian for Data Collection and Storage VantagePoint for Hourly, Daily and Monthly Reports Virtual Servers to Minimize Hardware

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El Paso Water Utilities Project Solutions

PlantPAx Programming Standards (Process Objects) Additional Process Automation for Optimization of Plant Processes

a. Mixed Sludge Pump Level Controlb. Headworks Lead/Lag Controlsc. Chlorine Control for Local Water Storage

Software Simulation to Test Graphics and Logic Operations and Maintenance Training 24-Hour Support via Secured Cellular Remote Access Onsite Support Fast Track Project Experience

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Prime Controls Project Execution

1. Onsite Investigation to Generate Scope of Work 2. Generate Controls Narrative 3. Develop PLC Software and Graphics 4. Create Simulation for Software and Graphics Testing5. Design Reviewed and Approved by Customer6. Panel Fabrication in our UL 508 Panel Shop7. Hardware Factory Acceptance Testing at UL 508 Panel Shop8. Software Factory Acceptance Testing at Customer Site in El Paso

Programming and Logic Tested with Simulation Software9. Operations Training with Simulator10. Onsite Installation of Hardware and Software 11. Loop Check and Commissioning12. Deliver Final Documentation

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Project Control System and EquipmentTypical AB Controls - Power Supply, Chassis, Processor, Ethernet and I/O ModulesTypical Instrumentation - Flow Meter, Pressure Transmitter, Valve, VFD

FactoryTalk SEField Instrumentation and Equipment

Process Equipment

Typical AB Controls for Simulation - Power Supply, Chassis, Processor, Ethernet Module. PICS Simulation will replace I/O Modules and Field Devices and provide Process Modeling.

FactoryTalk SE PICS Simulation

Project Simulation

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Project Conversion Haskell R. Street

HASKELL R. STREET AFTERHASKELL R. STREET BEFORE

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Project Conversion Robert BustamanteROBERT BUSTAMANTE AFTERROBERT BUSTAMANTE BEFORE

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Project Conversion

ROBERT BUSTAMANTE AFTER

ROBERT BUSTAMANTE BEFORE

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Q & A

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About Prime Controls

• System Integration and I&C Construction Firm• Licensed Engineering Firm• Licensed Instrumentation & Electrical Contractor• Headquartered in Lewisville, TX • Multiple Industries Served • Significant Focus in Water / Wastewater • Follow-up Service and Support 24/7/365• Bondable• Safety Focused!• Total System Responsibility

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