ABB Ability BeerMaker process control solution

Brewery-specific ABB Ability BeerMaker process control solution is designed to improve safety and quality, boost productivity and raise operational efficiency. The solution can also help to reduce impacts on water and energy resources and therefore meet consumer demand for more sustainably crafted drinks.

Based on the ABB Ability System 800xA distributed control system, the process automation solution comprises a control system with batch functionality following the worldwide S88 standard and a digital twin to simulate new recipes. Crafted and tested with brewing knowledge from ABB’s brewmaster, it can be customised using a variety of parameters.

Ready-made and tested templates and objects can bring a high level of automation and intelligence of plant functions into operators’ hands. There is a prepared inventory for queue handling, diagnostics and comprehensive cleaning in place (CIP) support.

Designed to meet the industry’s need for intuitive, visual solutions, the solution can help operators manage their preferred operating procedures and can be used on computers, tablets or mobile devices.

Additional digital solutions based on ABB Ability Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) have the capabilities to identify energy consumption and beer or extract losses, as well as provide reporting functions and dashboard visualisation. These include the ABB Ability BatchInsight concept, which can use big data analytics to identify process anomalies at the earliest stages.

Other features for breweries include: intuitive controls and high-performance human-machine interfacing, fast detection and resolution of process disturbances, consistent alarm messages, report management and standard operating procedures (SOPs).