Thanks to the modernisation of the safety and control systems of the 6 t/h boiler by STEBATEC, Hugo Reitzel in Aigle is now producing with a state-of-the-art boiler system that meets the highest safety standards. The work included the replacement of all measurement and control technology, new control cabinets and the updating of the monitoring system. The aim of the project was to raise operating and safety standards, create a reliable database as a basis for decision-making and automate operating processes without interrupting ongoing production. In addition to the boiler management system, the feed water tank, feed water pumps and external emergency stop buttons were also replaced.
Highly automated boiler control system ensures operational safety and resilience
The task of automating the boiler control system at Hugo Reitzel during the short start-up period placed high demands on the project realisation. Our extensive experience in the individual modernisation steps such as electrical planning, PLC programming, control technology, measurement and control technology and the execution of the electrical installation helped us to achieve this. By integrating the most advanced control technologies, Hugo Reitzel will not only benefit from efficient energy management in the future, which will save costs and amortise the modernisation measures more quickly, but also from increased operational safety that meets the strict requirements of functional safety in accordance with IEC 61508 and the legal requirements. As a result, the highly automated control system ensures future-proof operation by combining the highest safety standards, flexibility and efficiency.
By using a remote maintenance solution specially developed by STEBATEC, fast and reliable fault and remote analyses can be carried out without interfering with the operating IT infrastructure.
The networking and connection of the boiler control system to Hugo Reitzel’s existing system infrastructure was a central component of the project. Thanks to the control programme developed in-house at STEBATEC, smooth interfaces to Hugo Reitzel’s process-relevant system components were ensured. The use of the new reliable sensor technology in production enables the recording of high-precision data such as temperature, flow and pressure conditions to activate processes in order to achieve the required increase in efficiency and safety. As we offer engineering, customised programming and installation from a single source, we were able to flexibly implement the customer’s requirements during ongoing operations.
Agile to success – focus on increasing efficiency
Through regular feedback and close collaboration, the project participants ensured that the requirements and expectations were continuously met. The single point of contact approach makes it possible to adapt quickly to changing requirements while ensuring high product quality. The result is a solution that is not only technically impressive, but also fully fulfils Hugo Reitzel’s needs and achieves the desired added value in operation.
Added value of the modernisation of the steam boiler system for Reitel SA
- Installation of a high-resolution 7’ graphic HMI touch panel for easy operation and monitoring of the system processes
- Conversion from a 72h BOSB system to a BOME 4380h system, extending the inspection intervals to 6 months
- Increased energy efficiency through optimised control of the feed water and oil pumps.
- Successful implementation of the modernisation without interrupting production, resulting in seamless integration.
- The system now fulfils the strict requirements of the SVTI boiler inspectorate and SIL 2 level. [SH1] [SH2]
- Thanks to the high degree of automation and intuitive operation via the control system and the touch panel, the system can be configured individually
- The combination of a modern measurement sensor system and intelligent control system provides a reliable and transparent database for more automation scenarios and for analysing operating processes
- Careful coordination of the work enabled the project to be implemented successfully and on schedule without interrupting production, resulting in seamless integration.
- Even after the modernisation, operational reliability remains guaranteed around the clock with the customer-oriented STEBATEC service.
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About Hugo Reitzel
Founded in 1909, Reitzel is a leading manufacturer of vinegar and mustard products as well as pickled vegetables. Reitzel employs around 600 people worldwide, spread across sites in Switzerland, France and India.
Industry: Food
Customer since: 2022
Employees:approx. 600
Location: Aigle/VD – Switzerland
