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AUMA’s potable project success

Muellheim, 26 April 2013

Consultant collaboration was key to AUMA securing a Káraný Water Works contract in the Czech Republic.

AUMA’s success establishing long term collaboration with project consultants was a key factor in the company securing a contract to supply actuation technology for valve control processes at the Káraný Water Works in the Czech Republic.

Built in 1912, the Káraný facility adopts natural, non-chemical processes to provide potable water for the residents of Prague. The scheme is one of the longest established water works in the region.

Against a backdrop of a strong portfolio of potable and non-potable installations around the globe, the Káraný project is the first major water utility contract for AUMA in the Czech Republic. With strength supporting the water industry developed over five decades, and skills supporting consultants,

AUMA reports that it is in a strong position to develop its presence in the Czech water sector. AUMA supplied 49 actuators from its SA and SG ranges with SEMIPACT local control unit and GS standard gearboxes.

AUMA’s solution approach secures supercritical power contract

Muellheim, 26 April 2013

Over 500 AUMA actuators are supplied for process control at a state-of-the-art Czech power plant.

AUMA’s solution approach to actuation helped secure an order for over 500 electric actuators at the Ledvice coal fired power plant in the Czech Republic. The company’s actuators, controls and gearboxes have been delivered to a new state-of-the-art 660 MW block which is planned to commence operation in 2016.

Located within the existing Ledvice power plant, the new solid fuel unit has a compact design with one boiler that features supercritical direct steam parameters and a four-stage steam condensation turbine.

Key reasons for selection of AUMA, and its actuation technology, were the company’s ability to provide comprehensive actuation technology and DCS support. Additionally, AUMA demonstrated close existing co-operation with the contractor ŠKODA PRAHA Invest and confirmed a strong track record supplying the power industry over the past five decades.

AUMA has supplied 510 actuators from its non-intrusive range with control units and standard gearboxes. All DCS requirements were met via AUMA’s AM integral controls.

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