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Automation Systems

With thirty years of experience as system integrator, developing software applications for PLCs and supervisory applications, WEG counts on a solid team of engineers and specialists in automation for Sugar & Alcohol plants, from the instrumentation project to the development of supervision and control systems, with a high level of integration between the different levels of process control and automation.

Remote Operations and Maintenance

Using resources of remote connection via internet, in a safe and quick way, maintenance and operations of the plant are carried out at with reduced costs.

Supervision and Control of Steam and Energy Production (Turbogenerator and Boiler)

WEG automation systems for the electrical sector covers the whole cycle for energy generation: transportation control and biomass preparation, automatic boiler control, as well as automatic operation of the turbine and generator. Currently, hundreds of projects in the energy sector are in operation with WEG control systems.

  • Full automation of biomass and gas boilers
  • Automatic control of energy import and export 
  • Full monitoring of steam turbines
  • Automatic control of gas and diesel oil burners 
  • Integration of the water treatment system and biomass yard
  • Integration of the medium voltage cubicles with high performance networks
  • Process variable control by means of PID algorithms and advanced control

Supervision and Control of the Sugarcane Mill and Diffuser

  • Speed synchronism between rolls
  • Load distribution control
  • Supervision of the auxiliary systems
  • Cascade control for the level of the three-roll mills
  • Local operation and supervision via HMI
  • Automatic control for imbibition
  • Production totalizers and indicators

Process Supervision and Control

Full automation solution for the whole process of Sugar & Ethanol production, from the instrumentation project to the development of the supervision and control system. Through specialists in the sector, the solution provides high integration between the different levels of process control and automation.

The automation focused on the needs of each customer allows the creation of integrated and customized systems, simplifying the operation and maintenance of the plant.

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Costa Bioenergia factory, in Umuarama, Parana.

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Solutions

Soluções para Automação de Sistemas

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Learn more about WEG news on Sugar and Ethanol.

Soluções WEGmotion Drives fornecidas para a África

Soluções WEGmotion Drives fornecidas para a África

Pacote integrado irá acionar um moinho de açúcar em uma empresa do setor sucroenergético

WEG fornece soluções para usina de açúcar e etanol na Colômbia

WEG fornece soluções para usina de açúcar e etanol na Colômbia

Os equipamentos garantem uma forte presença da empresa no mercado açucareiro

WEG fornece pacote Motion Drives para indústria de tequila no México

WEG fornece pacote Motion Drives para indústria de tequila no México

O pacote integrado garante a eficiência dos processos, contribuindo para maior economia operacional na indústria de alimentos e bebidas

Gerador WEG contribui para expansão de usina do setor de açúcar e etanol

Gerador WEG contribui para expansão de usina do setor de açúcar e etanol

A companhia forneceu uma solução customizada para atender a necessidade do cliente

WEG fornece gerador sob medida para expansão de usina de produção de etanol de milho na América do Sul

WEG fornece gerador sob medida para expansão de usina de produção de etanol de milho na América do Sul

Solução foi projetada para substituir o antigo equipamento visando maior potência e desempenho para a planta

WEG presente na Fenasucro e Agrocana com soluções voltadas para o setor

WEG presente na Fenasucro e Agrocana com soluções voltadas para o setor

Feira acontece de 15 a 18 de agosto, no Centro de Eventos Zanini, em Sertãozinho (SP)

Soluções WEG equipam mais duas usinas de açúcar e etanol no Brasil

Soluções WEG equipam mais duas usinas de açúcar e etanol no Brasil

Os motores de anéis garantirão maior confiabilidade ao processo e menor impacto ao sistema elétrico durante a partida do equipamento

WEG makes a new supply of mechanical drives for Usina Batatais

WEG makes a new supply of mechanical drives for Usina Batatais

The solutions contribute to the modernization of mills, providing more productivity and efficiency to the operation

WEG participates in the expansion of the mill's crushing capacity

WEG participates in the expansion of the mill's crushing capacity

Equipment provided will trigger the sugarcane preparation process, chipper and shredder

WEG supplies one of the largest electric power generation equipment in Brazil for the sugar-energy industry sector

WEG supplies one of the largest electric power generation equipment in Brazil for the sugar-energy industry sector

Cerradão power plant leverages its electricity generation with one of the largest equipment in the sector in Brazil.

WEG Planetary Gearboxes stands out in African Markets

WEG Planetary Gearboxes stands out in African Markets

Some units are successfully operating in sugars mills in Zimbabwe and Angola.

Turbine enables 13% gain in power generation

Turbine enables 13% gain in power generation

The new equipment uses the same amount of steam for additional generation of 3.0 MW / h

WEG solution will modernize sugar mill that operates with a maximum speed of 14 rpm

WEG solution will modernize sugar mill that operates with a maximum speed of 14 rpm

The replacement of traditional drives by this TGM solution will reduce maintenance costs, increase operational availability in addition to safety and greater ease during operation.

WEG equipment reduces and controls the final humidity in Vale do Paraná to 47%

WEG equipment reduces and controls the final humidity in Vale do Paraná to 47%

Planetary gearbox, electric motor and drives are responsible for driving the 94” drying mill

WEG supplies electrical package to Alcooad's corn-based ethanol plant

WEG supplies electrical package to Alcooad's corn-based ethanol plant

Located in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, the plant will have the capacity to produce 225 million liters of ethanol per harvest.

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