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  2. Sugar & Ethanol - Automation Systems

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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WEGmotion Drives Solutions Supplied to Africa

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WEG Provides Solutions for Sugar and Ethanol Mills in Colombia

WEG Provides Solutions for Sugar and Ethanol Mills in Colombia

The equipment ensures a strong presence for the company in the sugar market

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WEG participa da 30 ª edição da maior feira do mundo focada na cadeia de bioenergia

A companhia oferece o mais amplo leque de soluções em equipamentos elétricos, automação, digitalização e tintas para o segmento

WEG supplies Motion Drives package to the tequila industry in Mexico

WEG supplies Motion Drives package to the tequila industry in Mexico

The integrated package ensures efficiency in the process, contributing to increased operational savings in the food and beverage industry

WEG generator contributes to expansion of sugar and ethanol plant

WEG generator contributes to expansion of sugar and ethanol plant

The company provided a customized solution to meet the customer's needs

WEG supplies a tailor-made generator for the expansion of a corn ethanol plant in South America

WEG supplies a tailor-made generator for the expansion of a corn ethanol plant in South America

The solution was designed to replace the existing equipment in order to increase the generation capacity and performance of the plant

WEG will be present at Fenasucro and Agrocana 2023

WEG will be present at Fenasucro and Agrocana 2023

Fair takes place from August 15 to 18, at Centro de Eventos Zanini, in the city of Sertãozinho, São Paulo

WEG solutions equip two more sugar and ethanol plants in Brazil

WEG solutions equip two more sugar and ethanol plants in Brazil

The Slip Ring motors will ensure greater process reliability and less impact on the electrical system during equipment startup

WEG participa do 21° Seminário Brasileiro Agroindustrial

WEG participa do 21° Seminário Brasileiro Agroindustrial

A companhia também foi homenageada pela participação nos 21 seminários ocorridos até hoje

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 participa da 28° Fenasucro & Agrocana

WEG participa da 28° Fenasucro & Agrocana

Essa é a maior feira do mundo voltada à cadeia produtiva de bioenergia e neste ano acontece entre os dias 16 a 19 de agosto

WEG fornece 53 transformadores para a maior produtora de etanol de milho da América Latina

WEG fornece 53 transformadores para a maior produtora de etanol de milho da América Latina

Os equipamentos serão instalados na terceira unidade da Inpasa Brasil, localizada em Dourados (MS)

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.

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