The document describes the upgrade project of the lubricant oil production line at Repsol YPF’s La Plata refinery in Argentina
This document presents a case study of the implementation of ABB’s 800xA extended automation system at the Department of Lubricants and Specialties (DOLE) plant within Repsol YPF’s La Plata refinery in Argentina. The system integrates process control, safety, and business management functions, providing real‑time monitoring, batch management, and connectivity to ERP‑SAP.
The study highlights the benefits achieved, including a 20% increase in plant productivity, reduced decision time, and lower operating costs. It also describes the replacement of steam turbines with ABB ACS 1000 medium‑voltage drives and the use of ABB AC800M controllers with extensive I/O capabilities.
| Controller model | ABB AC800M |
|---|---|
| Remote I/O points | about 1400 S800 points |
| Transformer model | ABB KTMP 4400 double secondary transformer |
The plant achieved a 20% increase in productivity.
Approximately 1,400 remote I/O points are supported.