Honeywell installs communication tech at HPCL

MUMBAI, INDIA: Honeywell on Thursday announced that Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has implemented Honeywell Process Solutions’ Mobile Stations in their new Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) project at their Mumbai refinery.

The Mobile Stations increase productivity and reduce operating costs of standard communication infrastructure by expediting the commissioning of different systems and subsystems, said a press release.

Previously, HPCL experienced delays in commissioning activity associated with the use of hand-held transceivers to communicate with the control room for operations such as transmitter testing, control valve stroke checking, loop checking, determining run indication status and mapping third party devices with DCS over modbus.

Following the deployment of Honeywell’s Wireless Mobile Operator technology, HPCL was able to expedite the schedule thereby saving Rs 1.5 crore per day and improving productivity by 20 per cent during the commissioning phase of the FCCU Project. The company has also enjoyed increased acceptance of more field-related applications using the same wireless network.

“Effective communications are essential in helping to minimize the commissioning delays and in turn reduce operating costs in our plants,” said a senior representative at the HPCL Mahul Refinery.

“Our customers are interested in taking advantage of the latest communications technologies for their operations,” said Amitava Biswas, Country Manager, Honeywell Process Solutions India. “With our Mobile EPKS system, Hindustan Petroleum gains real-time communication, which is a critical capability when optimizing plant productivity and managing the bottom line.”