Korea selects Honeywell to automate hydro power stations

Honeywell Process Solutions has announced that it has received a US$3.2 million contract to automate control systems for hydro power stations and hydraulic dams for Korea Water Resources Corporation (KOWACO).

The contract represents the second phase of a multi-year project to automate and integrate control systems for nine main hydro power stations and hydraulic dams. The project, called Generated Integrated Operating System (GIOS), will enable KOWACO to compete for greater market share when Korea opens its market for electric power. KOWACO now delivers 65% of the total hydropower capacity in South Korea and covers approximately 10% of the electricity demand in Korea. To increase its market share, KOWACO is building an integrated water resources plant and management system that emphasises automation and information technology.

Honeywell will automate power station operations using its SCADA system and PHD. The integrated automation solution will enable KOWACO to monitor and control operations of nine main power stations and hydraulic dams from its Head End Control Center. KOWACO will use the automation and control system to increase the efficiency of its power station operations.