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Advanced Control for RNG Infrastructure
Renewable Natural Gas Control Panel
Completed March 31, 2026
We recently completed a custom control panel build for a critical renewable natural gas (RNG) application. This system was engineered from power distribution to safety PLCs, ensuring safety, reliability, and continuous operation are non-negotiable for demanding energy environments.
Our team designed this system to support gas processing and monitoring operations, integrating advanced safety controls, redundant power systems, and scalable I/O. This comprehensive approach guarantees maximum uptime and robust performance in critical infrastructure.
Highlights
- The system ensures critical uptime for demanding renewable natural gas operations.
- We integrated a GuardLogix safety PLC architecture for robust hazardous process control.
- Redundant power systems were incorporated to significantly minimize operational downtime.
- The panel design prioritizes a clean layout, ease of maintenance, and future scalability.
Featured Components
Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)
- 5069-L330ER CompactLogix controller
- 5069 GuardLogix safety PLC
- Compact 5000 I/O (IB16, OB16, IF8, OF8, IB8S, OBV8S)
- 1489-M2C400 breakers
- 700S safety relays
- 800F/800FM push buttons and pilot devices
- 1492 terminal blocks
nVent HOFFMAN
- Large A27/A28/A34 multi-door enclosures
- Subpanels
- Filter fans (HF05 series)
- Exhaust grilles
- Enclosure lighting
- Door switches
Phoenix Contact
- QUINT4 power supply (24VDC, 40A)
- QUINT redundancy module
- Signal conditioning (TTC series)
- Safety relay (PSR series)
- PLC interface components
Schneider Electric (Square D)
- Ground bar kits and neutral lugs for load center integration
Mersen
- 175A finger-safe power distribution block
Red Lion
- DA10D data acquisition interface
Antaira
- Industrial networking components
Littelfuse
- Class CC fuses (KLDR series)
- Fuse holders
- Cartridge fuses
Entrelec
- Fuse terminal blocks and accessories
Panduit
- Narrow slotted wiring duct