RETROFIT CONVENTIONAL DIESEL ENGINE CONTROL TO ADVANCED AUTOMATION AND FAULT DETECTION SYSTEMS

• Main Author: Hidayat, Rama
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/86826
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

In diesel power plants (DPP), the inability to quickly detect faults can lead to delays in corrective actions, resulting in decreased operational efficiency and system reliability. Operational errors often occur due to the reliance on conventional control systems that heavily depend on operator expertise and rapid response. Additionally, system recovery is hindered by the lack of automation in the control process. This research proposes the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to manage critical parameters in DPPs. This system includes the control of governors, cooling water and oil system pressures, water and oil temperatures, combustion processes, and bearing temperatures. The implementation of this system is expected to improve response to faults, reduce operator dependency, and enhance both recovery speed and system efficiency. Furthermore, the implementation of this system allows for safer and more effective testing and adjustment of control systems before they are applied to actual operations. The primary contribution of this research is to demonstrate that conventional diesel power plants can be retrofitted with automation and monitoring systems, thereby improving overall system productivity and efficiency.