Emerson has agreed to deliver a control solution that includes its DeltaV digital automation system with DeltaV S-Series hardware, AMS Suite asset management software, and smart field devices using Foundation fieldbus and IEC 62591 (WirelessHART) communications technology.
The annual production of the plant, which is located in Yunnan Province, includes 100,000 tons of zinc and 60,000 tons of lead.
The company plans to expand smelting capacity to 1,000,000 tons in the next five years.
Emerson’s automation system will help improve smelting efficiency and reduce energy consumption in the lead ISA furnace process and zinc pyrometallurgy process, as well as efficiency in sulfur dioxide emission control and waste heat recovery.
AMS Suite will provide predictive field diagnostics to enable early detection of potential issues and proactive maintenance planning.
Using wireless technology to monitor multiple hearth furnaces will eliminate the extensive cabling that would normally be required, reducing engineering complexity for the project.
