think in order to quote the biomas and hydro “generic” simulator, we are going to have to estimate the cost to build one as inexpensively as possible. Can you try to find a reference plant for EGAT and give us some options on DCS. If you have one that uses Bailey DCS For HMI and controls would be very useful as we have translators for those control systems. In addition, the following information is typically requested.
• Present DCS vendor? Even if we emulate…we need to know what we are emulating..or making generic. Approximate I/O count and number of HMI screens.
• Biomass P&IDs..or a description of the process they wanted simulated
• For the Biomass…Boiler type/vendor, turbine
• Any local panels (eg. synchroscope, or switches/buttons only operable from BTG Board)
• For Hydro: turbine type, dam/river dimensions, # of units per dam, controls, etc.
Obviously EGAT would prefer a generic that is similar to their plants…so if they answer these questions or give some of their thoughts on these items we should be able to come up with a quote.