Rompetrol modernizes Process Automation Laboratory at UPG Ploiești

Rompetrol – KMG International has supported the modernization of the Process Automation Laboratory at the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești (UPG). This initiative continues a partnership between the company and the university that has lasted over two decades.

The renovation focused on replacing worn equipment and improving the precision and reliability of systems used for practical training. Key upgrades included the replacement of electric pumps and isolation valves, the modernization of pneumatic and electric control valves, and the recalibration of pressure transducers. Additionally, new air compressors and an uninterruptible power supply for the DeltaV distributed control system were installed.

The 80-square-meter laboratory accommodates 24 students and features Festo educational training stations, industrial rigs for process parameter measurement, and workstations for simulation and monitoring. The project also aims to introduce an educational station for industrial communication protocols to align with Industry 4.0 standards, including digitalization and advanced automation.