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Mafi c joins new SPRINT project to optimise the power management of its Safeguard solution
The UK’s construction technology company, Mafi c, joins the national SPRINT business support programme for the third time to optimise the energy management of its innovative Safeguard Internet of Things (IoT) solution. Safeguard is a wearable device that uses a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) sensor and captures location data from workers. It enables real-time communication and analysis of data from remote locations to improve productivity. Mafi c will collaborate with SPRINT partner – the University of Southampton – to design a suitable energy transfer and harvesting system for extending the battery life of Safeguard. The project will use technologies developed by the University of Southampton to increase the devices’ charging range, reduce their power consumption, enhance the wireless power transfer rate during charging, and increase the alignment tolerance when being wirelessly charged.
programme that provides access to university expertise and facilities. On the two previous SPRINT projects,
The SPRINT project helped Mafic optimises the charging of hard hats
The key objectives of the SPRINT project
are reducing the power consumption of the Safeguard device, harvesting energy and optimising the charging of hard hats. “We have a long history of working in
energy harvesting, including the design and development of power management subsystems for CubeSats,” said Dr Alex Weddell, from the University of Southampton. The project is funded by a grant from the £5m SPRINT (SPace Research and Innovation Network for Technology)
Mafi c collaborated with the University of Southampton on the development of the new machine-learning Safeguard solution. As a result, Mafi c’s technology has since been incorporated into wearable devices worn by the workforce, as well as positioned on vehicles and various materials. “Whereas the fi rst two SPRINT projects
were developing the new technology, the current project considers its power- management capabilities, enabling us to deploy our IoT devices in remote, challenging environments,” said Will Woodhead, Managing Director at Mafi c. “The ‘holy grail’ is to produce an autonomous device that measures and communicates from wherever it is so the exploration of energy harvesting and wireless energy transfer takes us closer to that.”
ABB to deliver major effi ciency improvements for a 630MW power plant in Turkey
ABB has signed a contract with one of the biggest independent power producers in Turkey – Yatagan Termik Santrali Enerji Uretim – to provide critical integrated control, cyber security and automation technology in its 630MW Mugla site. The plant will use ABB’s automation technology for improved efficiency and greater energy output flexibility. The modernisation project will see the implementation of a new distributed control system (DCS), ABB Ability System 800xA, for plant and turbine control. ABB will also provide electrical integration solutions and a high-speed busbar transfer system over the IEC61850 protocol.
“As a leading DCS supplier across the energy industry, ABB is well placed to support us to make this plant more efficient, reduce its environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance,” said Korhan Tirkyaki, General Manager of the Yatagan plant. “We are further investing in ABB’s expertise to support us with plant performance, maintenance and aftercare to ensure our efficiencies are consistent, impactful and have longevity.”
6 February 2021 | Automation
Yatagan Termik Santrali Enerji Uretim 630MW Mugla site
ABB’s technology will help the plant
ensure compliance with European environmental regulations, as well as Primary Frequency Control (PFC) regulation. Built-in data connectivity means that the plant’s systems are future-proofed and will enable seamless integration of further digitalisation solutions, such as advanced analytics or industrial AI. In addition, ABB Cyber Security Workplace will reinforce the plant’s existing cyber security
capabilities, which is of particular importance to critical plants within Turkey’s energy infrastructure. ABB will provide assistance with plant performance and maintenance through a three-year service contract. “At a time of growing cyber security risks, we are also helping to shore up the cyber security capabilities of this Turkish plant, a hugely important consideration for any power plant,” said Danilo Moresco of ABB.
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