Biogest Bioquadrat, Enerfees, France: Biogas Plant for the Production of Biogas from Biomass and Manure

Complete automation of the entire plant: Designing software to minimize operator interaction with the system.
Local and remote system management: Utilizing Central WinCC SCADA and five local Siemens HMI touch panels.
SMS reporting for alarms and events.
Establishing communication and signal exchange with several different vendors.
Programming of hygiene systems.
Programming two systems for solid feeding.

Implementing redundant software and hardware protections along with a management approach to ensure the system can safely respond to emergencies.
Employing Siemens WinCC SCADA as the central management system and five local Siemens HMI touch panels with secured VPN access.
Allowing operators to define alarms and events that can be sent via SMS messages to selected phone numbers.
Integrating and managing machines and devices from different vendors through Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, and S7 communication.
Developing a custom solution for maintaining hygiene in the processed material using a batch system with three tanks, ensuring the appropriate temperature and total processed volume, in compliance with legally mandated treatment standards, similar to pasteurization.
Creating a comprehensive software solution for two solid feeders, one of which supports continuous feeding through automatic crane replenishment, facilitated by “flow” measurement of the dosed weight.

Achieving full automation of the entire plant.
Attaining a high level of autonomy in plant operation.
Implementing redundant software protections to ensure a prompt response to emergencies.
Shifting the operator’s role towards material management and responding to system notifications and warnings.