Our team prepared a SCADA engineering design package for a resource conservation district in Central California. The goal of this project was to improve the monitoring and control of water at multiple sites to meet the district’s groundwater sustainability initiatives.

The seamless collaboration between teams of engineers, contractors, and key decision makers from the district allowed for a successful project.

Scope of project:

• Site Plan: Detailed layout of equipment, structures, and infrastructure at each site.
• Power Plan: Created specifications for power distribution and backup systems.
• Lead Schedule: Allocation of electrical loads.
• Controls Design:
  • • Controls Circuit Design: Schematic diagrams for control circuits.
    • Control Panel Design: Layout and specifications for control panels.
• Network Design: Communication infrastructure and network diagram.
• Instrumentation & Controls Hardware Specifications Package: Detailed specs for meters, control devices, and access points.
• Plan Check Submittal Package: Provided documentation required for regulatory approval.

 Why the Need for SCADA Engineering Design?

• Water Flow Monitoring: Accurate water flow monitoring is crucial for calculating usage.
• Need for New Designs: Two sites required entirely new designs to meet evolving requirements.
• Site Addition: The expansion of a new site called for the integration with the existing design.

Project Approach:

• On-Site Surveyance and Research:
  • • We gathered preliminary information from each site to gain understanding on existing infrastructure, terrain, and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with Contractors:
  • • We worked closely with all contractors involved in the project to develop a safe and robust design that addressed safety, reliability, and scalability.
• Remote I/O with Radio Transmitters:
  • • Our engineers implemented remote I/O solutions for long-distance communication. This allows data to be transmitted back to the central SCADA for monitoring and historization.
• Power Distribution Calculation:
  • • Calculated downstream power distribution needs and ensured a seamless integration with the existing distribution system.
• Hardware Consistency:
  • • Specified current hardware to maintain consistency across sites and optimized compatibility and ease of maintenance.
• UL-Specified Hardware:
  • • Our team used UL-certified hardware for new instrumentation and controls to prioritize safety and compliance.
• Validation with Professional Engineer:
  • • We validated the design calculations and ensured accuracy with a licensed professional engineer (PE).

Results of successful SCADA engineering design:

• Enhanced Monitoring:
  • • Our customer now has real-time visibility for water flow and system performance.
• Improved Efficiency:
  • • Our team was able to streamline operations through optimized control strategies.
• Reliable Infrastructure:
  • • The creation of a robust design ensures system stability and resiliency.
• Compliance and Safety:
  • • The new design adheres to UL standards and regulatory requirements, giving our customer more confidence.
• Scalability:
  • • The new design allows the customer to be better prepared for future expansion and modifications.

Let’s discuss how together we can help you find the best solution for your SCADA integration needs and create safer, smarter, and more reliable spaces for the end-user.