2024 has been a transformative year for industrial automation at the BP Gelsenkirchen Refinery, where KFB Control played a pivotal role in the successful migration and turnaround (TAR) of the Olefin 3 system. We are thrilled to share recognition for our team’s hard work and strategic collaboration!
Project Highlights & Key Achievements
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Successfully executed the Olefin 3 DCS and ESD migration ahead of schedule, meeting critical TAR milestones.
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Enabled the refinery’s major turnaround completion on schedule, marking a new benchmark for future operations.
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Received commendation from BP and Schneider Electric for exceptional project delivery.
Technical Scope & Innovations
Our dedicated team of 12 engineers tackled extensive upgrades and migrations, including:
Partial DCS and ESD migrations for a highly complex refinery environment.
Foxboro DCS Infrastructure Upgrade transitioning to a high-availability virtual server environment.
Migration of legacy Foxboro CP30/CP60/MG30 to state-of-the-art FCP280/FDC280 controllers.
Transitioning the Foxboro ICC engineering environment to the ArchestrA/Galaxy platform.
Tricon Classic safety system upgrade, including critical TSAA FBM233 to FDC280 migration.
Streamlining HIMA/Foxboro communication by migrating from Modbus Gateway 30 to advanced FDC280 protocols.
Laying groundwork for seamless online cutovers in upcoming project phases.
Power of Collaboration
This project’s success hinged on the excellent teamwork among KFB Control, Schneider Electric, Fluor, and BP. Such collaboration has set a high industry standard, proving the value of strong partnerships in executing complex industrial projects.
Impact & Looking Ahead
The successful delivery of Olefin 3’s DCS & ESD migration not only met immediate operational goals but also paved the way for future enhancements, significantly boosting reliability, efficiency, and safety.
We look forward to continuing this journey with our valued partners in subsequent project phases.