Fonterra Hautapu
WPC Plant Capacity Project

Nemesys were contracted to supply Automation resources by Fonterra to develop Level 2 Grafcet FDs, develop PLC and HMI systems

These process changes required modifications to the existing PCS software and physical installations.

WPC Process Plant Changes include the following plant items:

Removal of existing and installation of new Retentate Tanks and Valves
Installation of one new Organic Retentate Tank, valves, valve manifold and 3 pumps.
Removal of four existing Clarifiers and installation of one new Clarifier
Installation of flow control using a new VSD for the Whey Clarifier Balance Tank
Upgrade of the thermaliser for improved performance.
Removal of twelve existing flow restriction solenoid valves and installation of new pressure controls using new pressure transmitters and new VSDs on the loop pumps.
Installation of a Filtech UV Treatment plant on the diafiltration water supply to UFA and UFB

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