Project Title: Akakus Fire Detection System at CCX Al Sharara
Client: Akakus Oil Operation
Site: Al Sharara Oil Field, Libya
Date: 2022
Description: CCX at Al Sharara Field is a main accommodation object for all GOSPs in the field. It consists of several common buildings and numerous accommodation buildings. Goal of the project was replacement of existing nonfuncitional system with the new one from Siemens. Major chalange was lack of AsBuilt documentation for the preivious system. Site has main FC2080 panel with 16 loops, one indicator panel FC2020 in the fire station and additional FC2020 panel in the nearby Airport building connected to the main site using FO.
Technology used: Siemens FC2080 and FC2020 Sinteso fire detection panels.
Project Title: LISCO The New Bar Mill Maintenance
Client: LISCO
Site: Misurata, Libya
Date: 2022
Description: Following system startup in 2017, working in the extreamly harsh industrial environment and without regular premptive maintenance, system degraded with several loops damaged and several extinguishing systems in fault state. Our goal was to bring system to the operational state by exchanging demaged equipment, fixing minor cabling issues and repositioning some XC10 units.
Technology used: Siemens Sinteso FC2060, XC10.
Project Title: Replacement of the fire detection system in West Mountain Power Plant
Client: GECOL
Site: Power Plant, Ruez, Libya
Date: October 2021
Description: Alshoala was tasked to procure equipment, install and commission a new fire detection system in the West Mountain power plant. The system is based on the latest fire panel from Siemens – Sinteso and fire detectors of the same series. Following procurement and installation of the system earlier this year we have done commissioning in October. This project will be followed by already contracted commissioning of DesigoCC, Siemens designated Fire detection SCADA system for graphical monitoring of the fire system in the Power Plant.
Technology used: Siemens Sinteso FC2060.
Project Title: Extension of DCS for monitoring fire detection systems
Client: Siemens Kuwait
Site: Shuwakh water resources, Kuwait
Date: May 2021
Description: Following our initial project from three years ago for the design and commissioning of the DCS system for monitoring fire detection and power management on 28 remote sites throughout Kuwait, we have extended this system with one more site. As before, the new system is based on Siemens S7-1200 PLC.
Technology used:Siemens S7-1200, HMI panels, 5 Siemens IPC, SCADA WinCC, DNP3, Ruggedcom switches, SCALANCE M874-3 and SCALANCE S612 for VPN.
Project Title: Commissioning of Siemens gas turbines at South Tripoli power plant
Client: GECOL
Site: Tripoli
Date: July 2020
Description: Gecol has procured 2 gas turbines from Siemens, but on our first survey we found turbines not working and without software and configuration. PCS 7 system has not been configured properly so online support from Siemens could not solve issues on site online. Alshoala Engineering Company has reconfigured the terminal and plant level of the DCS system and enabled future works. We successfully commissioned one turbine and added it to the grid. The other turbine control system for water cooling was damaged in the fire. Our company erected a new shelter, procured equipment, installed and commissioned a new control system and connected it to the existing system. Once works on the cooling control system have been finished we successfully commissioned the second Siemens turbine.
Technology used: PCS 7, Siemens PLCs from S7-1200 series.
Importance of the site: Current power situation in Libya is very hard and additional 2×40 MW of power has a good impact on the welfare of all Libyans.
Project Title: DCS for monitoring fire detection systems in different areas of Kuwait
Client: Siemens Kuwait
Site: Control room and 28 sites of Ministry of Electricity and Water in Kuwait
Date: August 2018
Description: Design and commissioning of DCS system for monitoring fire detection and power management on 28 remote sites throughout Kuwait. Systems is consisted of 28 RTU cabinets each equipped with Siemens S7-1200 PLC and needed IO and communication cards and control room RACK with redundant servers, historian server and 2 operation stations. Goal of the project was to interconnect non-Siemens fire detection panels that featured printer output to Siemens PLC, to process received data and to transmit results from PLC to the control room servers using 4G mobile communication. VPN from each site to the control room was established through 4G mobile network, running DNP3 protocol for data transmission. WinCC SCADA was used for remote visualization of events (alarms and faults from Fire detection systems), while each site had dedicated 17’’ HMI panel for local visualization. System also provided interconnection with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), informing client’s technical department in case of faults on any fire detection system. Client has possibility to access SCADA also through any other remote device using Siemens Web Navigator. As additional request and pilot project on a single site we have also connected power meter to RTU panel enabling power monitoring and visualization, improving power management of the site.
Commissioning of additional necessary software and hardware such as video walls, printers, time synchronisation, UPS and power redundancy was also part of our work to meet the needs of our client. Completion Certificate- ALSHOALA.
Opening ceremony video
Technology used: Siemens S7-1200, HMI panels, 5 Siemens IPC, SCADA WinCC, DNP3, Ruggedcom switches, SCALANCE M874-3 and SCALANCE S612 for VPN.
Project Title: Commissioning of fire detection system in the New Bar Mill
Client: LISCO
Site: Misurata
Date: August 2017
Description: Commissioning of fire detection system and 13 extinguishing control systems inside new bar mill plant. Fire detection system has 10 addressable loops. Nitrogen is used as extinguishing agent. Plant also has 6 water extinguishing systems that are controlled and monitored from the fire detection panel. Alshoala Engineering Company provided support for diagnostics of faulty components, its replacement, testing and commissioning of the system.
Technology used: Siemens Sinteso FS2060 FDS, Siemens XC10 extinguishing panels, different addressable and collective detectors.
Importance of the site: LISCO is major Iron and Steel producer in Libya. Startup of the New bar mill, as a huge new factory, was dependent only on the commissioning of the Fire Detection System.
Project Title: Upgrade of water treatment station in cement factory
Client: Alahlia Cement Factory
Site: Tripoli
Date: December 2017
Description: Migration from the old 115u unit to Siemens S7-1200 with WINCC SCADA. Work had to be done within 24 hours. System was previously altered several times without updating documentation so the new program and wiring was needed to have the station up and running.
Project Title: Exchange of cement mill drive
Client: Alahlia Cement Factory
Site: Tripoli
Date: February 2017
Description: Replacement of existing mill control circuit with DC drive connected to PLC through profibus with HMI. Work was done within 72 hours, during mill shutdown, as production line has only two mills.
Project Title: Burj Bulayla Twin Towers Phase B
Client: Tadamon for Real-estate Investment
Site: Tripoli
Date: March 2016
Description: Installation of the new control system for tower’s water pump station based on Siemens PLCs and TP400 HMIs. Installation and programming of inverters. PID technology was used in PLC programming in order to maintain stable water supply for all floors. New SCADA system was installed for operation and monitoring of water pumps system at the control room.
Technology used: PLC S7-1200, HMI KTP 400, WinCC SCADA, Inverters
Importance of the site: Twin Towers are one of the largest skyscrapers in Tripoli as well as one of the main town’s landmarks.
Project Title: Burj Bulayla Twin Towers Phase A
Client: Tadamon for Real-estate Investment
Site: Tripoli
Date: February 2016
Description: Upgrade of Power Management Software and test working status of all units of the two towers.
Project Title: Upgrade of carton baler controller
Client: West Carton Baling Company
Site: Tripoli
Date: October 2016
Description: Replacement of faulty Mitsubishi PLC with the new Siemens S7-1200. Client did not have wiring plan nor operating sequence so both wiring and programming were made from scratch.
Project Title: SCADA controlled mixer unit
Client: Alkala Soap & Detergent Factory
Site: Tripoli
Description: Re-writing software and designing new SCADA system for Mixer unit inside Alkala Soap & Detergent Factory.
Project Title: Upgrade of Wire Drawing Machine
Client: General Company for wires and electrical products
Site: Benghazi
Description: Project includes the overhaul of wire drawing machine control system, including the replacement of the main drive, capstan drive and spooler drive. System consisting of S7-300 CPU with ET200S remote I/O’s connected through Profibus network. HMI KTP 1000 basic color panel earmarked for operator interface.
Project Title: Electrical Infrastructure Network SCADA System
Client: Tripoli Medical Centre
Site: Tripoli
Description: Design, engineering, supply and installation of a SCADA system covering all HV & LV substations within the hospital campus. All substations were connected in a ring configuration through a fiber backbone. Monitoring and control of stations is done through the main control room. Project also included the design and installation of an automatic changeover system, between mains power and backup generators.
Project Title: Wire Insulation Machine Control System
Client: General Company for wires and electrical products
Site: Benghazi Factory
Description: Total overhaul of insulation machine control system. Works included the design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup. Equipment installed included Simatic Step 7 300 CPU, 7x DC Motors, 1x AC Motor, Temperature Controller, 1x ET200S, 2x ET200M and 2 PID Temperature Controllers. All motors and remote I/O’s were connected through a Profibus network. HMI through KTP1000 Basic Color Panel.
Project Title: Silo Automation and Control Project
Client: Tripoli Feed Mill Company
Site: Flour Mill Silos, Tripoli
Description: Complete design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of a loading and storage silo system, with approximately 3,000 Inputs and Outputs. Equipment installed included Simatic Step 7 319 CPU with 13x ET-200M Remote I/Os connected through a Profibus Network, HMI and visualization through MIMIC panel and WinCC SCADA software.
Project Title: Trimming and Beading Machine Control Project
Client: Garian Cylinder Tank Factory
Site: Garian
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing and commissioning of a control system for a Trimming and Beading machine, producing gas cylinders. Hardware used consisted of a Main Controller Simatic Step 7 300 CPU, with an OP71 panel for the HMI.
Project Title: Plastic Mixer Machine Control System
Client: Electrical Products Manufacturing Company, Tripoli
Site: Tripoli Factory
Description: Design, installation, testing and commissioning of a control system for a plastic mixer machine. Control system comprised of Step 7 300 PLC with OP71 HMI panel, and various instrumentation products.
Project Title: Gas Compressor Control System
Client: Chemical Factory
Site: Abu Khamash
Description: Design, installation, testing and commissioning of a control system for a gas compressor system. Control system comprised of Step 7 400 PLC with OP71 HMI panel, and various instrumentation products.
Project Title: Pressing Machine Control System Development
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for 12x Pressing Machines. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC w/TP177A HMI panel.
Project Title: Calender Machine Control System Development
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of a SCADA and control system for a calender machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC, SIEI DC Motor Drive, ET 200S Remote I/O, Thickness Calculator, Radioactive Scanner and TP177B HMI, equipment connected on a Profibus network. Visualization through WinCC SCADA using WinAC S/W installed on Siemens Industrial PC.
Project Title: Rubber Weighing Control System Development
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of a SCADA and control system for Rubber Weighing machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC w/TP277 HMI panel.
Project Title: Rubber Mixer Control System Development
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control and SCADA system for Rubber Mixer machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC, SIEI DC Drive, w/TP177B HMI panel, equipment connected on a Profibus network.
Project Title: Conveyor Control System Development
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for various conveyors. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC, SIEI DC Drive, w/OP37 HMI panel.
Project Title: Plastic Mixer Control System Development
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for Rubber Mixer machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC, SIMOREG DC Drive, w/TP177A HMI panel.
Project Title: Wire Drawing Machine Control System Development
Client: General Company for wires and electrical products Benghazi
Site: Benghazi, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for Wire Drawing Machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC, SIEI DC Drive, w/TP177B HMI panel.
Project Title: Mechanical Filter Control System Development
Client: Libyan Cement Company
Site: Benghazi, Libya
Description:Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a Mechanical Filter. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC, w/OP3 HMI panel.
Project Title: Pressing Machine Control System Development
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a Pressing Machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC, w/OP7 HMI panel.
Project Title: Autopack Machine Control System Development
Client: Libyan Cement Company
Site: Benghazi, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for an Autopack Machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC, w/TP177B HMI panel.
Project Title: Blow Molding Machine Control System Development
Client: Alawafe for Water
Site: Tripoli, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a Blow Molding machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller with various I/P & O/P Cards.
Project Title: Traversing System Control System Development
Client: General Company for wires and electrical products Benghazi
Site: Benghazi, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a Traversing machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller and SIMOREG DC drive.
Project Title: Printing Machine programming project
Client: Alawafe for Water
Site: Tripoli, Libya
Description:Re-programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a printing machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller.
Project Title: 18L filling machine control system development project
Client: Alsafia for Water
Site: Tripoli, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a printing machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 200 PLC main controller.
Project Title: 1.5L filling machine control system development project
Client: Alzahra for Water
Site: Tripoli, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a water bottling machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 200 PLC main controller.
Project Title: Dough cutting and transporting machine control system development project
Client: Alsonbola for biscuit production
Site: Tripoli, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a dough cutting and transporting machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 200 PLC main controller w/TP177B HMI panel.
Project Title: Biscuit line production project
Client: Alsonbola for biscuit production
Site: Tripoli, Libya
Description: Installation and re-programming of control system for a biscuit production line. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller, w/OP7 HMI.
Project Title: Wire Machine control system development project
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a wiring machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 200 PLC main controller w/OP7 HMI panel.
Project Title: Comparator devices development project
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing & commissioning of comparator devices. Hardware included Simatic S7 200 PLC main controller.
Project Title: Wire insulating machine control system development project
Client: General Company for Wires and electrical products
Site: Benghazi, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of a control system for a wire insulating machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller, and SIMOREG DC drive.
Project Title: Filling Machine control system development project
Client: Alsafa Company for milk production
Site: Tripoli, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a milk filling machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 200 PLC main controller, Micromaster AC drive and OP3 HMI.
Project Title: Blow Molding Machine control system development project
Client: Alzahra factory for water
Site: Tripoli, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a blow molding machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller, w/OP7 HMI.
Project Title: Packing machine programming and development project
Client: Alzahra factory for water
Site: Jafara, Libya
Description: Re-Programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a bottle packing machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller, SIMOREG DC Drive w/OP37 HMI.
Project Title: Blow Molding Machine control system development project
Client: Fazan Factory for water
Site: Sabha, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a blow molding machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller, SIMOREG DC Drive w/OP37 HMI.
Project Title: Rubber Extruder Machine control system development project
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a rubber extruder machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller, SIMOREG DC drive and OP37 HMI.
Project Title: Hydraulic cutting machine control system development project
Client: Aman Company for tire
Site: Tajora, Libya
Description: Design, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and startup of control system for a hydraulic cutting machine. Hardware included Simatic S7 300 PLC main controller and OP7 HMI.
