High speed redundant Multi-Network DCS-based in innovative tank gauging control system

Third-generation DCS (Distributed Control System) employ powerful object-oriented design technology to enable efficiency improvements within daily operations and maintenance activities. DCS is operated either in single mode and or it is interfaced with other systems such as PLC, SCADA, and Etc. via network for enhanced functionality. Developing Distributed Control System is a major industrial concern since those systems are more and more complex and involved in many safety critical application fields. Today´s Tank Management plans are faced with intense pressure to improve storage reliability. As a result, current business goals focus on increasing operational efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness. In this paper, the Innovative, modernization, design, integration, development and implementation of Multi-Networking for a computer-based (DCS) tank gauging system for the Large Tank Farm is described. The complex included 37 storage tanks located at 10 different groups. Each group supports data collection on the pipeline computer located in the main control room.