A Watchful Eye for Maintenance

WAGO Automates Monitoring of High-Temperature Reactors
As part of its decarbonization efforts, Air Liquide has introduced around-the-clock monitoring at its syngas plant near Stade, Germany for a newly installed reactor. This setup ensures smooth operation and minimizes disruptions. The system, which combines thermal cameras and a WAGO IoT Gateway integrated with the plant’s control system, allows for early anomaly detection to facilitate proactive, condition-based maintenance.
Since introducing CO2 emissions trading in the European Union and Germany, many raw materials companies have taken steps to optimize processes and avoid the cost of expensive emissions certificates. While this was the intended political outcome, some companies, such as Air Liquide, have long incorporated sustainability into their corporate strategies. The Stade facility exemplifies this commitment to climate protection, and it’s now even stronger thanks to new technological investments.
The WAGO IoT Box:
A complete, ready-made system designed to digitize existing machines and systems with minimal effort
Ideal for universal use, capable of detecting currents, voltages, production cycles and system states, among other parameters
Connects to IT infrastructure via ETHERNET and WLAN or operates remotely using the mobile network