APPLICATION OF SCADA

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SCADA regulates traffic lights, controls traffic flow, and detects out-of-order signals. SCADA software applications are used to remotely monitor and control equipment related to pipelines, pumps, storage, offshore platforms and onshore wells, refineries and petro-chemical stations, 

Electric power generation, transmission and distribution

Electric utilities use RTUs (or PLCs) and HMI SCADA to detect current flow and line voltage of remote sites. They also use them to monitor the operation of breakers, and to take power grids on or off. SCADA systems can be found at electrical power distribution from gas-fired, coal, nuclear, electrical power transmission and distribution, etc.

Water, wastewater and sewage

State and municipal water use SCADA applications. They monitor and regulate water flow, reservoir levels, pipe pressure, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, water treatment centers and distribution, and other factors of the field devices.

Buildings, facilities and environments

Facility managers use SCADA to monitor and control HVAC, temperature sensors, refrigeration units, lighting and entry systems.

Manufacturing

SCADA manages parts lists for just-in-time manufacturing and regulates industrial automation and robots. It also monitors quality and process control in industrial plants.

Mass transit

Transit authorities use SCADA protocols to regulate electricity in remote locations. They also use it to automate traffic signals, to track and locate trains and buses, and to control railroad crossing gates.

Traffic signals

SCADA regulates traffic lights, controls traffic flow, and detects out-of-order signals.

Oil and Gas

SCADA software applications are used to remotely monitor and control equipment related to pipelines, pumps, storage, offshore platforms and onshore wells, refineries and petro-chemical stations, etc.

Food and Beverage Production

Keeping temperatures within a proper range is very important when making and processing food. SCADA systems will be used to monitor and control temperatures within these facilities.

Other processes include telecommunications, agriculture/irrigation, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and many others.

By J. Jagan Rupchand. 

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