Rotork and DigyCorp’s IoT-Enabled Smart Actuator Solution
Client Overview
Rotork is a global leader in producing actuators and flow control equipment for the oil and gas industry, providing crucial solutions for production, processing, distribution, and storage. Their products control vast networks of valves across oil refineries worldwide, designed to endure extreme environments and conditions. With their advanced equipment in constant demand, Rotork sought to innovate by creating IoT-enabled Smart Actuators for intelligent asset management.
Challenge
To further their digital capabilities, Rotork needed a cloud-based solution to support their iAM (Intelligent Asset Management) digital service. The aim was to enable real-time monitoring, data collection, and remote automation of their IoT-enabled actuators, which operate in challenging environments. The solution needed to be scalable, secure, and flexible enough to support future digital services, such as the integration of new edge devices beyond actuators. Additionally, the solution had to ensure secure communication, data integrity, and seamless accessibility for both customers and Rotork personnel.
- Inaccurate Renewable Forecasting: The dynamic and unpredictable nature of wind generation led to inefficiencies in power distribution and underutilization of renewable resources.
- Grid Balancing: With increasing volumes of renewable energy, NGESO needed more advanced tools to balance supply and demand in real time.
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These pain points were critical, as inefficiencies in forecasting and real-time decision-making would affect the country’s renewable energy utilization and increase dependence on fossil fuels.
The Solution
DigyCorp partnered with Rotork to design and implement a comprehensive cloud-hosted solution that empowered Rotork’s digital transformation:
- IoT Connectivity: Created an access point for IoT edge devices to communicate securely with the cloud infrastructure, supporting data flow between devices and the cloud.
- Secure Routing and Communication: Established secure, encrypted routing of all application messages, ensuring data integrity and reliability in communications between cloud services and connected edge assets.
- Asset Database: Built an asset database to manage connectivity and security information for each device, enabling efficient monitoring and management of all connected assets.
- Security Services: Deployed advanced security services, including encryption, decryption, and hashing, to protect data at all stages of its journey from device to cloud.
- Behavioural Logging: Implemented a secure, scalable database to log and store behavioural histories of edge devices, supporting insights into device performance and predictive maintenance.
- User Portal: Developed an intuitive, external-facing portal that allowed customers and Rotork staff to access the cloud-hosted services, manage devices remotely, and monitor real-time data through both a web portal and mobile app.
This solution created a flexible, adaptable framework for Rotork’s iAM service, supporting not only current actuators but also future edge devices, expanding Rotork’s IoT ecosystem capabilities.
Outcomes
- Enhanced Monitoring and Control: Real-time insights and data analytics enabled Rotork to monitor actuator performance remotely, improving operational efficiency.
- Scalable Platform for Future Growth: The solution was built to accommodate additional edge devices and digital services, allowing Rotork to expand its IoT capabilities without requiring significant system overhauls.
- Secure, Reliable Data Transmission: Encryption and security protocols ensured the safe transmission of sensitive data, building trust and reliability in Rotork’s IoT services.
- Improved Customer Engagement: With an accessible user portal, customers and Rotork personnel could seamlessly interact with the system, monitor assets, and make timely adjustments, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.
Client Feedback
“DigyCorp's innovative approach and advanced cloud-hosted solution have transformed the way we manage our IoT-enabled actuators. Their scalable, secure platform not only addresses our current needs but positions us for future growth. With real-time monitoring and a user-friendly portal, we’ve enhanced operational efficiency and improved customer engagement. DigyCorp has proven to be an indispensable partner in our digital transformation journey.”
R&D Director, Rotork
Key Takeaways
- Future-Ready Digital Infrastructure: DigyCorp’s solution set Rotork up with a scalable and secure digital infrastructure ready for future expansions and digital services.
- Operational Efficiency: Real-time monitoring and predictive insights contributed to optimized performance and proactive maintenance, reducing downtime.
- Customer-Centric Accessibility: The user-friendly portal provided customers with direct access to valuable insights and remote control features, reinforcing Rotork’s commitment to innovation and customer service.
Key Metrics
100% Compliance with security protocols for safe data handling and secure communications.
Real-Time Monitoring across all connected actuators, supporting efficient remote management.
Scalability to support future devices and services, expanding Rotork’s IoT capabilities without major changes to infrastructure.
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