Activated Carbon Filtration System – International Commissioning Support - Stage 1
Client: BHF | Coca-Cola Facility
Industry: Food & Beverage | Water Treatment
Services: PLC & HMI Commissioning, Process Automation, Control System Integration, Functional Testing & Wet Commissioning
Project Overview
Proseq was recently engaged by BHF to provide specialist automation and controls commissioning support at an international Coca-Cola facility, as part of a multi-stage industrial water treatment project.
The first stage involved the commissioning of an Activated Carbon Filtration (ACF) system, incorporating two filtration vessels, each rated at 30 m³/h. The system forms an integral part of the facility's water treatment process, designed to support consistent water quality and reliable downstream filtration operations.
Working alongside BHF, the onsite commissioning team and OEM technicians, Proseq provided specialist automation engineering expertise to support control system verification, functional testing, troubleshooting and operational sequence proving.
Scope of Works
Proseq's commissioning support focused on verifying the functionality, reliability and integration of the automated control system.
Key activities included:
PLC I/O Verification: Testing field instrumentation, control signals and equipment interfaces against the approved site I/O list.
HMI & Alarm Validation: Verifying operator interface functionality, alarm conditions, system indications and equipment feedback.
Interlock & Setpoint Testing: Checking process interlocks, timers, operating parameters and equipment protection functions.
Automated Sequence Proving: Testing filtration operating sequences to confirm correct equipment responses, process transitions and control logic.
Wet Commissioning: Supporting functional testing under actual water operating conditions to verify system performance.
Controls Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving automation, instrumentation and control system integration issues during commissioning.
Engineering & Commissioning Approach
Successful commissioning involves more than verifying individual components. It requires ensuring that field instrumentation, mechanical equipment, PLC logic and operator interfaces operate together as a fully integrated and reliable process.
Proseq worked collaboratively with BHF, the onsite commissioning team and OEM technicians to undertake systematic testing, troubleshoot control system issues and verify automated operating sequences.
This structured approach helps identify potential issues before operational handover, minimise commissioning delays and improve long-term plant reliability.
With extensive experience in industrial process automation, Proseq provides practical engineering solutions to support complex water treatment and filtration applications, ensuring automated systems operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with their intended functional requirements.
Project Outcome & Stage 2 Commissioning
Following the successful implementation and commissioning of Stage 1 – the Activated Carbon Filtration (ACF) system, Proseq is scheduled to return to the Coca-Cola facility in the New Year to undertake commissioning support for Stage 2 – the Ultrafiltration (UF) Plant.
The successful completion of the first stage represents an important milestone in the wider water treatment project, establishing the foundation for the integration and commissioning of the downstream ultrafiltration system.
Proseq's continued involvement demonstrates the value of specialist automation expertise and strong collaboration between engineering partners, OEMs and onsite commissioning teams.
The project also highlights Proseq's ability to deliver international commissioning support across multiple project stages, from initial control system verification through to functional testing and operational readiness.
Specialist Automation & International Commissioning Support
Proseq supports OEMs, engineering contractors and major food and beverage manufacturers with specialist automation and control system services across Australia and internationally.
Our capabilities include PLC and HMI programming, Siemens TIA Portal development, process automation, control system integration, functional testing, FAT, commissioning and ongoing technical support.