The Emerson Ovation system and Westinghouse control systems are both prominent players in the world of industrial automation, particularly for power generation and water treatment applications. However, there's a key distinction between them:
Emerson Ovation:
- Current Offering: Emerson Ovation is a distributed control system (DCS) actively developed, manufactured, and supported by Emerson Automation Solutions.
- Wide Range of Applications: Ovation is a versatile DCS used in various industrial sectors, including power generation, water treatment, oil & gas, and chemical processing.
- Strengths: Offers features like advanced control algorithms, cybersecurity protection, and integration with other plant systems.
Westinghouse Control Systems:
- Historical Role: Westinghouse Electric Company offered various control systems historically used in power plants, including the WDPF (Westinghouse Distributed Processing Family) system.
- Potential Obsolescence: Many older Westinghouse control systems might no longer be actively supported by Westinghouse Electric Company, which has undergone significant restructuring over the years.
- Modernization: In some cases, Emerson Ovation systems are used as replacements or upgrades for legacy Westinghouse control systems in power plants.
