Broschuere_Image_Final 14.05.2007 16:29 Uhr Seite 1 O U R C A PA B I L I T I ES Comprehensive knowledge of large engine technology Market-leading competence in the development of control technology Total systems approach to managing engines and engine related functions Simultaneous engineering from idea to prototype and on to series product Dipl.-Ing. Frank Ganssloser, CEO AVAT Automation Almost 20 years experience of system development for automation systems in range of markets International experience of automation projects for both R&D and commercial applications Established, long term development partner of leading large-bore engine builders Privately-owned, medium-sized company with short command chains, empowered staff and high flexibility User-oriented trainings w w2wabout. a v us at.de
Broschuere_Image_Final 14.05.2007 16:29 Uhr Seite 2 AVAT Automation and the AVAT Logo are registered Trademarks. AVAT Automation GmbH Derendinger Straße 40 D-72072 Tübingen Germany Tel +49 7071 9735-0 Fax +49 7071 9735-55 E-Mail avat@avat.de Web www.avat.de cdp3.de
Broschuere_Image_Final 14.05.2007 16:29 Uhr Seite 3 Large Engine Controls Process Engineering Control Engineering Automation Technology www.avat.de
Broschuere_Image_Final 14.05.2007 16:29 Uhr Seite 4 AVAT: Partnering Progress i OUR BUSINESS AREAS Large Engine Controls AVAT is a system supplier of complete automation technology for stationary large engines. AVAT s strength is to supply large engine OEMs from the design of the large engine controls up to the support of production systems. Control Engineering AVAT systems are an enabling technology of unattended plant operation, on-condition maintenance, early fault recognition, plant protection and downtime avoidance. Process Engineering AVAT emphasizes on strongly consumer oriented solutions for the development or enlargement of automation systems. The analysis of customer s state-of-the-art and an optimized integration into innovative new concepts is AVAT s key focus regarding process engineering. Automation Technology for the Industrial and Public Services Sector AVAT plans and executes automation systems for the electricity, gas, water and heat supply sector. Gas transfer and compressor stations, water supply and pumping stations, waste processing, cogeneration plants can all benefit from AVAT s productivity-enhancing automation. www.avat.de
Broschuere_Image_Final 14.05.2007 16:29 Uhr Seite 5 AVAT is known for its smart solutions in control technology and process engineering. AVAT is one of the industry leader in the application of automation systems of large gas engines in the heat and power production sector. s in Automation Technology OUR FOCUS AVAT Strengths AVAT is a private company specialising in the field of process control and automation with almost 20 years experience as a major provider of automation technology to vital sectors of industry. In this activity our emphasis is never the application of technology for its own sake, but to exploit advanced control technology as a means of increasing our customer s productivity. In other words: to create costeffective solutions tailored to the customer s specific needs. Tailor-Made Solutions Our experienced specialists in electronics, information technology and chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering operate in networked teams to formulate innovative, optimised, smart automation solutions. With both hardware and software design in-house and our own system simulators, we offer the rapid development of reliable customized solutions. Our ergonomic approach to control engineering and our close consultation with the customer at all development stages ensure user-friendly solutions designed to take the stress and strain out of plant and process control. Power Generation Within these competencies, a special focus is the control and automation of decentralised power generation projects based on large bore-engines, including cogeneration plants. Over almost two decades AVAT has been involved in more than 2500 decentralised power generation and co-generation projects on all continents in both the municipal and industrial cogeneration sectors. In that time AVAT has equipped engines with a combined output of over 3000 MW with advanced control and automation systems. www.avat.de
Broschuere_Image_Final 14.05.2007 16:29 Uhr Seite 6 AVAT s total systems approach to complex control tasks ensures practical solutions capable of stand-alone operation or ready integration into existing automation systems. AVAT Methodology AVAT Milestones on the road to market leadership AVAT s biggest asset is its experts and their commitment to high productivity solutions, their fund of knowledge and their know-how. In parallel with their growing expertise, AVAT staff are constantly trained and educated to keep pace with changing applications and rapidly developing technology. As the international face of AVAT, staff also enjoy coaching in languages, cultural and international social skills. 1988 Founding as a 1-man consultant engineering company 1990 First full time employees join company 1993 8 staff, founding of current company AVAT Automation GmbH 1999 15 Staff in 3 specialist engineering areas 2005 31 Staff in 5 specialist eengineering areas 2006 Commissioning of 2500th cogen plant with AVAT Automation 2006 Total engine power under AVAT control reaches 3000 MW 2007 Over 50 Staff in 7 specialist engineering areas AVAT partners progress as a consultant engineer and simultaneous engineering partner, offering every customer the winning combination of absolute confidentiality and full access to our ever expanding knowledge base. w w w. a v a t. d e