Metso to Provide Automation for Chinese 1,320 MW Power Project

Metso Automation Shanghai said it has been selected by SINOFINN Electric Engineering Corp. of China to implement maxDNA distributed control systems (DCS) for flue gas desulphurization (FGD) facilities of a 1,320 MW generating station.

The FGD DCS contract will include an automation system with more than 3,000 I/O points. The system will be designed to control the new plant's desulphurization facilities utilizing Metso Automation's Performance Plus FGD control system technology.

Metso Automation will also provide installation services, engineering, training and field service.