Hanwha Total Petrochemical: Leading the Way

[March 22, 2018] When the upgrade is complete in 2019, thousands of sensors will be installed to track the production line, detect faults, and monitor logistics across all of the company’s plants in Korea.

Specially insulated electronics are required when operating in petrochemical plants, as stray sparks and heat may cause fumes to ignite. Hanwha Total Petrochemical’s explosion-proof smartphones have an added advantage over traditional walkie-talkies as they also allow for plant data to be sent and received while workers are on the move.

EMOS is a part of Hanwha Total Petrochemical’s smart plant upgrade project. The system helps the company adjust energy use automatically and thereby reduce overall energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The company is only one of a handful of companies in the world to achieve ISRS 8, the highest rating ever issued by DVN GL. Hanwha Total Petrochemical is hard at work to become the world’s first organization to achieve ISRS 9 and ISRS 10, the highest ratings possible.