Monitoring and dispatching system for cogeneration plants (CHP) from INFOCOM Ltd

A centralized monitoring system for cogeneration plants allows enterprises to control generation, quickly respond to accidents, and optimize personnel work.
INFOCOM Ltd implements modern solutions that ensure mobility, scalability, and 24/7 data availability – from a phone, tablet, or computer.

Why is monitoring of cogeneration plants necessary?

Today, enterprises are increasingly installing cogeneration units, but they face two key problems:

1. Energy companies do not see real generation

Oblenergo does not receive data on the operation of cogeneration sources, which creates risks for the stability of the network – as was once the case with solar stations.

2. The customer himself does not control his installations

Due to the lack of a local dispatcher , failures can go unnoticed for hours.

Solution: a unified monitoring system based on Siemens WinCC Unified

WinCC Unified is a modern, next-generation SCADA web platform that provides full centralized control of cogeneration plants.

WinCC system capabilities Unified for monitoring cogeneration plants

• data collection from any number of cogeneration units;
• viewing information from any browser or smartphone ;
• emergency notifications ( email , Telegram );
• automatic reporting (daily, hourly, custom reports);
• archiving parameters and plotting graphs;
• role-based access for different staff groups;
• secure data transmission channels (VPN, TLS).

Technical description of the solution

Technical description of the solution:

• connection to existing controllers of cogeneration plants;
• collection of operating parameters (temperatures, pressures, output, automation states, accidents);
• WinCC server Unified Runtime ;
• web access for operators and maintenance teams;
• integration with accounting systems and data transfer to regional energy companies (if necessary).

Typical monitoring parameters

• current electrical and thermal generation;
• status “Working / Stopping / Emergency”;
• fuel consumption;
• temperature regimes;
• pressure in systems;
• status of switches and automation;
• energy efficiency analysis.

The system can scale to 2, 15, 50 or more installations .

Implementation example (INFOCOM Ltd case )

INFOCOM Ltd implements a project for an enterprise with:

• 15 cogeneration plants ,
• 10 jobs ,
• centralized server,
• automatic reporting and emergency notifications.

Time frame for implementing the basic solution: 3–4 weeks.

Advantages of the monitoring system from INFOCOM Ltd

✔ 1. Experience in implementing systems for energy facilities

We work with generation, substations, industrial enterprises. Extensive experience with solar generation facilities, and accordingly, we have expertise in reporting and data transmission requirements.

✔ 2. Official Siemens Solution Partner

We guarantee compliance with international standards.

✔ 3. Own libraries and development standards

Faster design , higher reliability, minimum errors.

✔ 4. Support for scaling

We add new objects without changing the architecture.

✔ 5. Mobility and accessibility

Access from a tablet, phone, laptop — even on the go.

✔ 6. Rapid response to accidents

Automatic notifications reduce downtime and crew travel, keeping technicians working where they are needed.

Who is the monitoring system suitable for?

• industrial enterprises;
• agricultural sector;
• food and processing industry;
• logistics centers;
• municipal facilities;
• ESCO companies;
• investors in energy projects.

Why does monitoring pay off?

• reduction of downtime;
• reduction of service crew visits;
• analytics for work optimization;
• reduced maintenance costs;
• the ability to transfer data to Oblenergo.