SIPOS Aktorik has announced the largest contract for its encoder version, non intrusive (NI) actuator. Launched in December 2010, the product has been selected by Grosskraftwerk Mannheim (GKM) for block nine of its power plant. The project for one thousand actuators was awarded by Siemens. Originally part of the Siemens group, SIPOS is a preferred supplier for the engineering conglomerate.
GKM, which comprises RWE, EnBW and MVV Energie, is a major utility producing electricity for households/railroads and energy for district heating. Representing a eur 1.2 billion investment, planned inauguration for block nine is 2012/13. Gross production will be 911 MW, with electric efficiency of 46.4% and district heating production, with cogeneration, to a maximum of 70%.
Key features of the actuation solution to be supplied by SIPOS for the block nine installation are non intrusive Position (niP) encoder and Bluetooth functionality for remote programming and downloading of data.
The Distributed Control System (DCS) for the GKM installation will be provided by Siemens.
GKM, which comprises RWE, EnBW and MVV Energie, is a major utility producing electricity for households/railroads and energy for district heating. Representing a eur 1.2 billion investment, planned inauguration for block nine is 2012/13. Gross production will be 911 MW, with electric efficiency of 46.4% and district heating production, with cogeneration, to a maximum of 70%.
Key features of the actuation solution to be supplied by SIPOS for the block nine installation are non intrusive Position (niP) encoder and Bluetooth functionality for remote programming and downloading of data.
The Distributed Control System (DCS) for the GKM installation will be provided by Siemens.
SIPOS’ long standing track record with GKM includes supply to block seven
