Automation of Boiler Houses and Heating Substations
Turnkey automation of a boiler house or heating substation (IHS) means reliable heat supply, savings on fuel and heat, and operation without an operator constantly on site. Atlas Scada has been designing, assembling, programming, and commissioning automation systems for boiler houses and heating substations in Astana and across Kazakhstan since 2015.
Well-designed automation delivers exactly as much heat as needed according to the weather and schedule, protects equipment from faults, and sends all parameters to the control room — so the facility runs more stably and costs less to operate.
What we automate
- Gas, electric, and solid-fuel boiler houses.
- Central heating substations (CHS) and individual heating substations (IHS).
- Weather-compensated control units for heating and domestic hot water (DHW).
- Pump groups, make-up units, and heat metering units.
Functions of boiler house and IHS automation
- Weather-compensated control of the heat-carrier temperature by schedule.
- Maintaining the set domestic hot water (DHW) temperature.
- Cascade control of boilers and rotation for even wear.
- Control of network and make-up pumps, including by pressure.
- Protections and interlocks: overheating, pressure drop, dry running, gas leakage.
- Alarm signaling and data transfer to the control room.
System composition
- Control panel with a controller and power section.
- Temperature, pressure, and flow sensors; actuators for control valves.
- Variable frequency drives for pumps (energy saving).
- OVEN, Siemens, or Schneider Electric controllers — to suit the task and budget.
Turnkey project stages
- Site survey and collection of initial data.
- Design of the automation diagram (and, where required, the P and RD stages).
- Assembly of the control panel and programming of the controller.
- Installation, commissioning, and bringing into operating mode.
- Connection to SCADA monitoring and service support.
What you get
- Savings on fuel and heat through precise control (up to 30% on our projects).
- Stable indoor and DHW temperature without manual intervention.
- Protection of expensive equipment from emergency conditions.
- Remote monitoring of the boiler house 24/7 via the Atlas control server.
When a boiler house needs automation
- Excessive gas or electricity consumption — bills higher than expected.
- Overheating and underheating, unstable temperature in rooms and DHW.
- Frequent emergency shutdowns and manual restarting of equipment.
- A need for round-the-clock monitoring without an operator on permanent duty.
- A requirement for SCADA monitoring, heat metering, or routing signals into a unified system.
What the automation saves on
Weather-compensated control does not heat "just in case" but supplies heat according to the actual outdoor temperature and schedule. Cascade control keeps boilers in their optimal efficiency range and distributes the load, nighttime and weekend setback removes excess consumption, and variable-frequency pump control reduces electricity use. On our projects, total resource savings reached around 30%, and the payback on automation is one or two heating seasons.
Equipment protection
The automation continuously monitors critical parameters and prevents operation in hazardous conditions: overheating, pressure drop, dry running of pumps, and for gas boiler houses — gas-leakage monitoring with emergency shutoff of the gas supply. This extends the service life of expensive equipment and reduces the risk of accidents.
Standards and requirements
We implement solutions in compliance with the applicable standards for gas equipment and heat supply, the Electrical Installation Code (EIC), and the requirements of the operating and supervisory authorities. We prepare documentation so that the facility passes inspections and handover without issues.
Integration with Atlas SCADA monitoring
We connect the boiler house or IHS to our own Atlas control server: the operator sees temperatures, pressures, the status of boilers and pumps, alarms, and trends in real time from a computer or phone. Multiple facilities are combined into a single control room — convenient for management and service companies.
Timelines and cost
The cost depends on the capacity and type of boiler house, the number of boilers and pumps, the set of functions, and the project stage; the timeline depends on the readiness of documentation and equipment delivery. After a survey or based on a questionnaire, we provide an estimate and schedule. Phased modernization is possible without fully shutting down the boiler house during the heating season.
Why Atlas Scada
- Full cycle from design to service — a single responsible contractor.
- Experience reconstructing heating units at government facilities (Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
- Our own SCADA platform — remote monitoring and control.
Frequently asked questions
How much does boiler house automation cost?
The cost depends on the capacity and type of boiler house, the number of boilers and pumps, the functions required, and the project stage. We provide an exact estimate after a site survey or based on a questionnaire — the consultation is free.
Can an already operating boiler house be automated?
Yes. We carry out a survey, replace or supplement the automation, and add weather-compensated control and SCADA monitoring without fully shutting down the facility.
Is it really possible to save on fuel after automation?
Yes. Weather-compensated control and cascade control of boilers supply heat according to actual demand — on our projects resource savings reached around 30%.
Can the boiler house be monitored remotely?
Yes. We connect the boiler house to the Atlas control server — parameters and alarms are available 24/7 from a computer or phone.