An innovative project of ‘Ekam’ Quality Circle (QC) team of C&IT department has helped in enhancing operational efficiency of Hot Strip Mill 2 of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).
The team comprising Ms S. Satapathy, DPO, Mr. D. Bhoi, OCT, Ms Laxmi Singh, DPA, Mr. S.J.Barick, DPO and Mr. Gajindra Seth, DPO all of C&IT department successfully executed the project ‘ Online status monitoring of L 2 & L 3 automation system at HSM2’ that has enhanced operational efficiency of Hot Strip Mill- 2 and led to substantial savings and increased productivity of the department. Mr. Akash Kr Sigh, Asst. Manager, C&IT department was the facilitator of the team.
It is worth mentioning here that HSM-2 faced substantial obstacles associated with diverse Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), varying device dependencies, and separate networks within its automation systems. The C&IT department’s Automation team rose to the challenge and implemented an “Online Status Monitoring System” that is transforming the way operations are managed.
This revolutionary system provides live status updates on Servers, Clients, and Cranes via Wi-Fi connectivity. It offers real-time monitoring of server health and database table space utilization, ensuring seamless operations. Its continuous monitoring of server space utilization, which promptly alerts operators in the event of abnormalities, preventing potential disruptions. The integration of an electronic log and document management feature within the Online Status Monitoring System has streamlined document handling and log maintenance. This enhancement significantly improves document retrieval and log tracking capabilities, further enhancing operational efficiency.
This project serves as a testament to the importance of cross-domain IT expertise and comprehensive knowledge in automation. It has set the stage for implementing customized solutions across all departments of RSP with similar systems, ushering in a new era of efficiency and effectiveness.
